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Northern Region
Federal Building
200 E. Broadway
P.O. Box 7669
Missoula, MT 59807

INFO (406) 329-3511
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Passes & Permits

[Photograph]: Person riding horseback though a meadow. Please click here to go directly to the Permit information below.

Passes
There are three recreation passes available from the Northern Region, the Golden Eagle pass which is sold for $65.00 to the general public, the Golden Age pass, which is available for $10.00 to senior citizens, and the Golden Access pass, which is available free to blind or permanently disabled individuals.

The Golden Passport Program can save you dollars when you visit federal recreation areas such as National Forests and National Parks, and recreation sites administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

These passes do not cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires such as the reservation fee that is charged by the National Recreation Reservation Service and other reservation contractors or concessionaires for campgrounds and other recreational facilities or activities.

PASS INFO: Golden Eagle | Golden Age | Golden Access | Permits

More Information
Review all National Passes and compare before you decide.

Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked questions about the Golden Passport products.

Golden Passport Use
Where can I use my Golden Passport in the National Forests?

Golden Eagle Passport cover.

The Golden Eagle Passport is for persons ages 18 through 61, and is an entrance pass to most national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national wildlife refuges. It admits the passport signee and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle. Where entry is not by private vehicle, the passport admits the passport signee, spouse, children, and parents. It is not good for recreational discounts.

The charge is $65.00 and is valid for a 12-month period starting with the date of purchase and ending the last day of the purchase month one year later. The passport is not replaceable, refundable, or transferable and may be purchased by mail and/or for a gift.

[Photograph] A family of hikers on the trail in the forest.

The Golden Age Passport cover. The Golden Age passports are available to U.S. citizens 62 years of age or older and must be obtained in person. They grant a 50% discount on many federal use fees charged for services like camping, swimming, parking, entrance or tours. Cost is a one-time $10 processing charge.

They are lifetime entrance passes to national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. The passes admit the passport signee and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle. Where entry is not by private vehicle, the passport admits the passport signee, spouse, and any children. Passport holders should be prepared to provide identification when using their passports.

We can replace worn or damaged cards if the signature is still legible.

Golden Access Passport cover.

If you do not have your Social Security award letter available, any Social Security Office can provide a computerized duplicate letter for you.

The Golden Access passport is free to those individuals who have been medically determined to be blind or permanently disabled. The passport may be obtained by showing proof of medically determined permanent disability or eligibility for receiving benefits under federal law along with a legal identification. An award letter for benefits from the Social Security Administration or Veteran's Administration Card is recognized.

The Golden Passports may be purchased at any National Park or or at most offices of one of the following: Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Services, Bureau of Land Management, US Army Corps of Engineers, or Bureau of Reclamation. The Golden Eagle Passport is not available from the US Army Corps of Engineers or the Bureau of Reclamation.

Permits

Firewood Cutting Permit

Firewood Cutting permits may be purchased at the Northern Region's Regional Office at 200 E. Broadway in Missoula, Montana. You may purchase the minimum two cord permit for $10.00. Firewood permits sell for $5.00 per cord and the maximum amount you can purchase in one year is 10 cords.

The permit allows you to cut down standing dead or downed timber on National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands within Montana and Northern Idaho. Firewood obtained under this permit is intended for personal use only. It may not be used for commercial resale.

Any additional restrictions will be listed on each permit. Please inquire at your local Ranger District office regarding commercial firewood permits.

Christmas Tree Permits

Each year from mid-November through December, the Information Center at the Regional Office sells permits that allow you to cut a fresh Christmas tree on National Forest Lands. Each $3.00 permit allows you to cut one tree for your holiday festivities. It also helps the Forest Service thin tree stands that have a concentration of smaller trees.

USDA Forest Service - Northern Region
Last Modified: Tuesday, 26 October 2004 at 13:07:52 EDT