Recreation Access Permits

Please read the Rules & Regulations before purchasing your permit for any changes and updates.

Snoqualmie recreation access permits allow entry to over 69,000 acres of the Snoqualmie Tree Farm located near the towns of Fall City, Snoqualmie and North Bend, as shown on the vicinity map.

The North Fork Snoqualmie River County road out of North Bend is the primary access to the property. Access is generally open from April 1st to March 30th except closed July 3rd, 4th and 5th or during high fire danger. Access is generally allowed from sunrise to sunset. See rules & regulations for details.

Snoqualmie Tree Farm, (WA) -- Motorized Recreation Access

Motorized Permit (MP) Permits are valid April 1 - March 30

Annual Permits cost $325.00 and are valid April 1 - March 30

Limited to 900 permits for 2025, sold on a first come, first served basis.

Permits go on sale in March of each year. Permits usually sell out quickly and are not typically available after April 1st.

Motorized access permits allow for vehicle entry to Snoqualmie Tree Farm from the North Fork Snoqualmie River County road out of North Bend. Motorized Access Permits allow access for individuals and families, defined for the purpose of this permit as legally married spouses and their children under age 18. Spouses in a vehicle entering the property must also have their personal copy of permit, available at no extra cost through invitation following permit purchase. Children are not listed on permit, but must be accompanied by a permitted parent or have a copy of parents permit in their possession.

Firewood can be cut or gathered from designated areas and removed in firewood lengths during specific times of the year with a motorized recreation access permit. Up to 5 cords of firewood may be cut annually from April 1st to May 31st and from October 16th to March 30th and it may be used for personal use only. Firewood tags are delivered with key and sticker upon purchase of the motorized access permit.

Snoqualmie Tree Farm, (WA) -- Non-Motorized Recreation Access

There are two types of non-motorized permits available, annual and day use only.

Non-Motorized Annual (NMA) -- annual permit that covers individual family use. ($80.00)
Permits are valid April 1 - March 30.

Non-Motorized Day (NMD) -- DAY permit for individuals, including family. ($15.00)

For the purpose of these permits, family is defined as legally married couples and their children less than 18 years of age. Spouses entering the property must also have their personal copy of permit, available at no extra cost through invitation following permit purchases. Children are not listed on permit, but must be accompanied by a permitted parent or have a copy of parents permit in their possession.

Non-motorized access permits are designed for mountain bikers, horseback riders, neighbors who like to walk on the property and serious hikers, hunters and fisherman who want to park at the gate and walk or bicycle on to the property. Permits allow access from sunrise to sunset. No access during hours of darkness and closed July 3rd, 4th, 5th or during high fire danger. Non-motorized permit holders may not ride in any vehicle while on the property.