Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests
Pawnee National Grassland

USDA Forest Service
Arapaho & Roosevelt
National Forests
Pawnee National
Grassland
2150 Centre Avenue
Building E
Fort Collins, CO 80526-8119
970-295-6600

Interagency Recreation Passes

Golden passports are the old passes to federal lands that charge a fee. These types of passes are still valid until expiration. There were three types of passports available:

• Golden Eagle
• Golden Age (Lifetime)
• Golden Access (Lifetime)

The new passes are Interagency Passes. These passes are honored nationwide at all U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service sites charging entrance or standard amenity fees. There are four types of passes available.

• Annual Pass ($80)
• Senior Lifetime Pass ($10)
• Access Pass (free)
• Volunteer Pass (free)

The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland does not have a general entrance fee. The Mount Evans Recreation Area on the Clear Creek Ranger District, the Arapaho National Recreation Area on the Sulphur Ranger District, and the Brainard Lake Recreation Area on the Boulder Ranger District charge standard amenity fees for the use of those areas. All of these areas honor the Golden Passports and Interagency Passes. .

Contact the nearest office to find out more information about these passes.

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Permits

Permits are required for certain individual and commercial activities that occur on the forest and grassland:

• Advertising
• Christmas tree
• Collection
• Filming and photography
• Fire
• Firewood
• Mushrooms
• Post and pole
• River
• Road building and maintenance
• Wilderness

Guided Services

Outfitters and guides are our partners in providing thousands of satisfied customers with unique recreational experiences they might not otherwise have the opportunity or ability to enjoy. Guided experiences range from equestrian trail rides and hunting trips to whitewater kayaking and rafting, fishing, hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, auto touring and bird watching, to name a few.

To obtain outfitter and guide services authorized to operate through Forest Service permits, please reference standard commercial services listings and contact them directly.

Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA)

This act allows us to charge fees for services and amenities in high use recreation areas to be retained on a local level for enhancement of those opportunities.

Rules & Regulations

Please become familiar with our rules and regulations by checking with our local offices, as well as the special regulations for wilderness areas. Also, take time to read signs and bulletin boards during your visit to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland.