What’s different this year compared to previous years?
The Multnomah Falls (I-84) Timed Use Permit is the same as last year – all personal vehicles parking at I-84 Exit 31 need a permit.
Parking is no longer free at the Multnomah Falls parking lot on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Sasquatch Shuttle will require a daily parking fee via automated machine.
Do I need a permit?
All personal vehicles parking at I-84 Exit 31 need a permit from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 24 to Sept. 2, 2024. Permits will be on an hourly basis from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Arrive any time within the hour and stay as long as you’d like.
While you cannot access Multnomah Falls before your time slot, there are no limits on how long you stay. The permit check-in location is on the walkway between the parking lot and Multnomah Falls. This location DOES NOT provide walk-up tickets. Permits must be obtained in advance.
The I-84 location is the only area where a permit is required in 2023. The Waterfall Corridor does not require a permit.
Getting your permit
Multnomah Falls (I-84) Timed Use Permits will be available online at www.recreation .gov for a $2 transaction fee. There will also be a limited amount of free, in person, same-day permits at the Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center in Troutdale and Cascade Locks Historical Museum. Recreation.gov will post online permits 2 weeks prior to the visit date.
How much does a permit cost?
There will be a $2 transaction fee for permits obtained online. No other costs are associated with the Multnomah Falls (I-84) Timed Use Permit.
How long can I stay?
If you have a permit, once you arrive during your designated time slot, you can stay as long as you like. Parking is not guaranteed.
If I arrive before 9 a.m., do I need a permit?
No permit is needed if you arrive to the before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
I have multiple people in my car. How many permits do I need?
Permits are per vehicle, not per person. You only need one permit per vehicle.
Where will Multnomah Falls (I-84) Timed Use Permits for Exit 31 be checked?
Staff will check permits at the pedestrian tunnel from the I-84 parking lot to Multnomah Falls.