About Mt. Hood

Elevation: 11,240 ft
1.1 Million Acres
Latitude: 45.374° N
Longitude: 121.695° W
Volcano type: Stratovolcano
Composition: Andesite to Dacite
Most recent eruption: 1865 AD

Mt. Hood Recreation Passes

Mount Hood, one of Oregon’s most iconic and scenic natural landmarks, offers a vast array of recreational activities throughout the year. To ensure that visitors can fully enjoy these amenities while contributing to the maintenance and preservation of the area, Mt. Hood Recreation Passes are available for purchase. These passes grant access to numerous activities and locations around the mountain, including hiking trails, picnic areas, and scenic viewpoints.

They are designed to be both affordable and convenient, catering to a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts, from casual day-trippers to serious adventurers. The revenue generated from these passes is crucial for the upkeep of trails, facilities, and conservation efforts, ensuring that Mt. Hood remains a pristine and accessible destination for generations to come.

Northwest Forest Passes (Oregon & Washington)

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Day Pass

Day Pass Cost: $5

Day use pass honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required.

Day ePass

ePass Cost: $5

Obtaining a National Forest Recreation ePass is simple and convenient. Skip the pre-purchase hassle and get your pass immediately. Just enter your details online, and you can either print the pass right away or use a confirmation link sent to your email to print it later.

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Annual Pass

Day Pass Cost: $5

The Annual Pass grants you access to all Forest Service-operated recreation sites across Washington and Oregon that require a day use fee.

Forest Service Day Use Sites with Fees

Recreation Fee Site
Day Use Fee
Accepts NW Forest Pass
Accepts Interagency Passes

Badger Creek Trailhead

$5

Bagby Hot Springs (CLOSED)

$5 per person

Barlow Pass Trailhead

$5

Bear Springs Shelter/Day Use

$10

Billy Bob Trailhead

$5

Burnt Lake (North) Trailhead

$5

Camp Creek Day Use

$10

Clear Lake Day Use

$10

Cloud Cap-Tilly Jane North Trailhead

$5

Eightmile Trailhead

$10

Fish Creek Day Use (CLOSED)

$10

French's Dome Trailhead

$5

Frog Lake Day Use

$10

Frog Lake Trailhead/Sno-Park

$5

Gibson Prairie Trailhead

$5

Glacier View Trailhead

$5

Green Canyon Day Use

$10

Hidden Lake Trailhead

$5

High Prairie Trailhead

$5

Knebal Springs Trailhead

$10

Lake Harriet Day Use

$10

Laurance Lake/Kinnickinnick Day Use

$10

Little Crater Lake Day Use

$10

Little Zigzag Falls Trailhead

$5

Lost Creek Day Use

$10

Lost Lake Day Use

$15

Lower Eightmile Crossing Day Use

$10

McCubbins OHV Day Use

$5

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Mt. Hood Quick Links

Road Conditions
Recreation Passes
Forest Products
Outdoor Recreation
Mt. Hood Maps
Fire Conditions
Alerts & Notices
Target Shooting
Wilderness Regulations

Mt. Hood Ranger District Contacts