Digital Payments Roll Out in National Forests | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Washington’s national forests are going cashless—new digital payments via the Recreation.gov app now let you pay fees at trailheads, day-use areas, and campgrounds, cutting down on cash handling and vandalism while freeing staff to focus on visitor care and trail maintenance. Download the app ahead of time, save your confirmation code, and even complete payments offline by scanning posted codes. Traditional passes like America the Beautiful and Northwest Forest Passes still work at most sites, but check ahead—some concession-operated areas or campgrounds may still require cash or checks…