Passes

Local Passes

Park N' Ski Pass

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests partners with Idaho State Parks and Recreation in the Park N' Ski pass program. Revenues for the sales of these permits go toward trail improvements, plowing parking lots and grooming trails. Use of our Hanna Flats Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Trail near Priest Lake and 4th of July Nordic Trail near Coeur d'Alene require the Park N' Ski pass.

Route of the Hiawatha Trail

All tickets to ride the Route of the Hiawatha Trail can be purchased online

Emerald Creek Garnet Area

All tickets for the Emerald Creek Garnet Area can be purchased online

Camping and Hiking

Passes or permits are not required for hiking or dispersed camping on the Forest. The forest is open to the public all year except when extreme conditions threaten the forest (e.g. high potential of catastrophic fire, winter snow or extreme bad weather).

Reservations are required at many developed campgrounds. All campground reservations are handled through www.recreation.gov

National Passes

The interagency America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is honored nationwide at all Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Fish & Wildlife Service sites charging entrance or standard amenity fees. 

The Interagency Annual Pass is $80 for a year pass and is available to the general public.

Find more information on recreation passes and fee-free days at the USDA Forest Service Passes and Permits page

Every Kid Outdoors

Every Kid Outdoors was created so fourth graders and their families could discover our wildlife, resources, and history for free. Visit this site to learn how you and your fourth grader can obtain a free annual park pass!