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White Mountain National Forest Requests Input on Fee Changes
Since 1997, the Forest has used recreation fees to maintain high quality recreation facilities and trails. We are proposing several changes to the fee program and seeking public comment on the proposals. More.
Most National Forest System lands are open, free of charge for your use and enjoyment; however, entrance or user fees may be charged at some areas under the provisions of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, established by Congress to replace the former Fee Demo program.
The Act is being implemented on the White Mountain National Forest.
At present, passes are required at some trailhead parking lots and day use facilities that are marked as fee areas. Almost all the proceeds from these passes stay on the Forest and are used for improving your experience. Special nation-wide passes, such as the Interagency Annual Pass, Interagency Senior Pass, Interagency Access Pass, Golden Eagle Pass, Golden Age Pass, and Golden Access Pass are valid on the WMNF.
You can obtain a White Mountain National Forest use pass in a number of different places, including any WMNF office or information center, or from vendors. You can also print an order form and send a completed copy to us (allow 10 days turnaround time for mail orders). We hope to add online ordering, but this is not yet possible
Holders of the Interagency, Golden Eagle, Golden Age, or Golden Access passes are not required to purchase a White Mountain pass. However, while parked at a fee site, the card must be displayed on the dash of the pass-holder's vehicle.
Recreation Pass Price List* |
Annual Pass valid 1 year from date of purchase |
$20.00 |
Annual Pass Household valid 1 year from date of purchase
(2 vehicles in the same household) |
$25.00 |
1-7 Day Pass
(Specify which 1-7 consecutive days will be used) |
$5.00 |
Daily Pass (Obtain at site) |
$3.00 |
*What is this money used for?
Permits
Permits are required to use National Forests lands when there is commercial gain, or when there is an impact on Forest resources. Information about permits for commercial filming, outfitting and guiding, etc., can be found at the National Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management Passes and Permits Website .
White Mountain National Forest permits are also available for firewood gathering, outfitter/guides, and commercial filming, other types of permits, such as utilities, the first point of contact should be the Ranger District on which the permit is required. Contact information for WMNF District offices is here..
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