06/05/2026
This weekend is a great weekend to be out. Washington has similar free days this weekend too! Get out!
This weekend will be one of the best outdoor weekends in the PNW! Washington Discover Pass waived, Oregon State Parks free, U.S. Forest Service fee-free for National Trails Day, plus Oregon Free Fishing Weekend.
⭐️ The U.S. Forest Service announced an additional 2026 recreation fee-free day on June 6 in celebration of , explore nearby wilderness areas without the cost of day-use parking or trailhead passes aka Northwest Forest Pass.
ℹ️ Find a trailhead:
fs.usda.gov/r06/passes/recreation-sites-where-day-use-fees-are-charged
⭐️ Washington offers"fee-free" days on June 6 – 7 where a Discover Pass is not required to park at state-managed lands, including Washington State Parks, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sites.
ℹ️ Find a trailhead:
discoverpass.wa.gov/plan-your-visit
⭐️ On June 6, 2026, Oregon State Parks will waive the day-use parking fees on parks that typically require them.
Enjoy activities across the state, from stargazing at Stub Stewart and hands‑on learning at The Cove Palisades’ Festival of the Lands to ranger‑led hikes at LaPine, garden talks at Shore Acres, and kid‑friendly birdhouse building at Prineville Reservoir. There’s something for every explorer.
ℹ️ stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=v.feature-article&articleId=384
🎣 On Free Fishing Weekends June 6 - 7 (Saturday & Sunday), you don't need a license to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon.
Do not need:
* License to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon.
* Combined angling tag
* Columbia Basin endorsement
* Ocean endorsement
* Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation
* Two-Rod Validation
🎣 myodfw.com/articles/2026-free-fishing-days-and-events