Mt. Hood National Forest will accept special use permit applications for recreation events and for outfitters and guides beginning Sept. 1.
Proposals should be submitted between Sept. 1 and Nov. 1 annually. Previously, the open season for outfitter and guide applications occurred earlier in the calendar year. The open season changed this year to allow prospective outfitters and guides more time to plan for the upcoming year and to provide staff with adequate time to process and issue permits, especially for winter use proposals.
A special use permit for outfitting and guiding on National Forest System land is required when an individual or group charges a fee for guiding services or provides recreation equipment or transportation. Authorized activities may include guided tours, hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and more. Recreation events are commercial activities where individuals pay a fee to participate. This includes events like races, fishing contests, festivals, adventure games, and other similar events.
For more information about special use permits on Mt. Hood National Forest visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mthood/permits/special-use-permits
The Forest encourages anyone interested in submitting a special use permit proposal to contact Cate Dillon, Recreation Permit Administrator, before completing an application: [email protected]
Application Resources:
- Outfitter and guide screening checklist: https://www.fs.usda.gov/media/236749
- Recreation event permit application: https://www.fs.usda.gov/media/159045
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