Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
The Wenatchee River Ranger District Trailhead Pass is a one-day Recreation Pass valid at all Trailheads on the Wenatchee River R. D. (WRRD) where a Day Use Fee is required (see site list below). A single pass is required for each vehicle.
The Wenatchee River Ranger District is a part of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and covers an area of approximately 696,000 acres. It extends from near the city of Wenatchee and the Columbia River to the crest of the Cascade Mountains. The WRRD harbors over 800 miles of system trails that provide access to three designated wilderness areas which include the Alpine Lakes, Henry M. Jackson and Glacier Peak Wilderness areas. The WRRD also provides multiple use trail opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and motorcycle riding in non-wilderness areas such as Nason Ridge and Devils Gulch.
Trailheads vary in elevation from 1,300ft to over 5,000ft so open dates vary. However, most trailheads are open from late-May through mid-October. Trail maintenance efforts are ongoing throughout the summer field season, so it is recommended to seek trail condition information before visiting.
Purchasing this pass does not guarantee available parking space. If the trailhead you intend to visit is full or closed, you may use this pass at any other site where it is accepted (see list below). No refunds will be issued due to parking capacity or site closure.
This Recreation Pass is accepted at the following sites:
Basalt Ridge, Blackpine, Buck Creek, Chiwakum Creek, Devils Gulch, Dirtyface, Eightmile Lake, Estes Butte, Hidden Lake, Icicle Creek, Icicle Gorge, Ingalls Creek, Jack/Trout, Little Wenatchee, Lower Chiwawa, Nason Ridge, Red Hill, Rock Creek, Round Mountain, Snow Lake, Stuart Lake (access to Colchuck Lake), Twin Lakes, White River.
This pass is for day use at the trailheads and does not allow for overnight parking or overnight backcountry camping. To camp overnight in the Enchantment permit areas requires an additional permit obtained through Recreation.gov, https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233273
This pass is for day use parking at the trailheads and does not allow for overnight parking or overnight backcountry camping. To camp overnight in the Enchantment permit areas requires an additional permit obtained through Recreation.gov.
This pass is valid at day-use fee sites within the Wenatchee River Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including trailheads. This pass is not valid at campgrounds.
You must have the Recreation.gov app loaded onto your device/phone for Scan & Pay to function.
All visitors must display a valid pass at day-use fee sites where required. Please have the Recreation.gov app downloaded prior to arrival to complete purchase. Once purchased, please write confirmation number on provided envelope and post in vehicle on dashboard.
This pass is valid until 11:59 PM of the date listed on the pass, and only for the date and vehicle specified for this pass.
This pass does not guarantee parking availability. For your safety, please remember that parking outside of designated areas is discouraged and visitors who park illegally may be fined or towed.
America the Beautiful Passes: Senior, Access, Military, Gold Star, Veteran, and Golden Age Senior/Access area accepted at this site. These passes cover fees for the passholder and up to three adults per vehicle. Washington State Park Discover Pass is not accepted.
Passes are non-transferrable between operators, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.
Cell phone connectivity on the Forest is limited, please plan ahead.