WHITE RIVER RECREATION ASSOCIATION
Representing Federal Land Permittees in the Upper White River Valley, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Since 1929
CABIN OWNER RESOURCES
Key publications and documents for WRRA members, cabin owners and permitees
USFS Request for Project Authorization: Information and Authorization Form (updated 2025)
Are you contemplating a cabin project? If yes, you should start here and read all the guidelines you need to know before you start. Do you still have questions, or are you ready to go? Here's the process to follow, and some contact information, if you get stuck. Finally, here's the application you must submit to the Forest Service (FS) BEFORE you start your project! AND YOU MUST RECEIVE APPROVAL FROM THE FS BEFORE WORK COMMENCES! Completing projects without following the required steps puts your FS permit at risk. It's not worth the risk!
Why is the Fire Protection Contract necessary? Learn why and then complete and return the fire protection contract document along with your fee to help support the Pierce County Fire District's Efforts in our tract areas. Those who've paid for services will be first helped in the event of a widespread fire. Our Lease fee and Property taxes do not support the Fire District. Did you miss the mailing? Find the contract here, and don't delay.
Forest Service Recreational Residence Program Special Uses Guidelines
As a permit holder, it is critically important you are aware of and follow the guidelines outlined in this Handbook.
Establishing a Cabin Trust
The Forest Service would like us to go through them when establishing a cabin trust. To help you through that process, you should start by reviewing this Power Point, which explains the Forest Service Perspective on Living Trusts. From there, go to these information pages to learn more, and see a sample Trust form that can be adapted for your use.
Ken Leader Distinguished Service Award
Information and the Nomination form can be found here. Nominations are due by May 31 of each calendar year..
A Guide to Required and Optional Fees for Forest Service Cabin Owners
This helpful guide gives you more information regarding the fees you must pay and others we encourage you to pay as a Forest Service Cabin Owner.
Would you like your power line buried?
With the work being done by PSE, burying the power lines that service Crystal Mountain, some cabin owners have wondered, "how can I do that?" Here's how.
Standards of Roof Replacement - Appendix B (Issued June, 2018)
Final guidelines issued in June, 2018.
WRRA Quick Reference Guide (Updated 2025)
Answers to many questions cabin owners face, prepared in collaboration with the USFS and updated in 2025.
WRRA Constitution and Bylaws
WRRA acts as an advisory body to the Forest Service in the administration of all recreational features and is the official representative of the summer home owners. Originally formed at the request of the U.S. Forest Service in 1929, membership today is both encouraged and supported by this interested agency. With approximately 250 members, WRRA is one of the oldest and largest organizations of its kind in America. The Constitution and Bylaws inform the Structure, Responsibilities and Activities of the WRRA.
Recreation Residences on the Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest. An Inventory and Determination of Eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. Published in 2006.
Details about the wildfire and links to USFS documents regarding the post-fire analysis.