From Friday, May 26 through Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., a timed use permit will be required for each personal vehicle accessing Multnomah Falls from Interstate 84 Exit 31.
The most reliable way to see Multnomah Falls continues to be transit, by bicycle or by tour/shuttle. View Travel Oregon's Car-Free trip guide to learn more.
Permits are only needed if you arrive by personal vehicle at I-84 Exit 31 for Multnomah Falls.
If you want to visit Multnomah Falls by personal vehicle, the best way is to get a permit and take I-84 to Exit 31.
Reserving a permit
- Multnomah Falls (I-84) timed use permits will be available online at recreation.gov for a $2 transaction fee per permit up to two weeks in advance of your visit.
- A limited number of permits will also be available for same-day pickup without a fee at the Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center in Troutdale and the Cascade Locks Historical Museum.
Using your permit
- Permits are only valid at the Multnomah Falls parking lot at I-84 Exit 31.
- A Timed Use permit reservation does not guarantee parking.
- One permit needed per vehicle or motorcycle.
- Keep your permit with you after you park. Print your permit or show the digital copy.
- Please arrive as close to your one-hour time slot as possible, starting at the time indicated on the permit. Permits are only required from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- You may stay longer than an hour, however if you leave after your time slot you will not be allowed to enter the site without a valid Multnomah Falls Timed Use Permit for a subsequent time slot.