Passes & Permits
The Monongahela National Forest manages resources to ensure sustainable ecosystems and resilient watersheds that are capable of providing a sustainable flow of beneficial goods and services to the public. Management protects natural resource values, public health and safety, and is consistent with the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan. In order to meet these objectives, permits may be required for the occupancy and use of Forest Service land. Additionally, passes assist in funding certain management projects.
Please contact the appropriate Ranger District Office for information on other permits not listed. Please call ahead of time to make an appointment for purchasing permits at our offices.
Features
Recreation Passes and Permits
The Monongahela National Forest does not sale or distribute any recreation passes specific to the Forest. We do issue the Interagency Passes. Find more detailed information on an Interagency Pass, including additional benefits, availability, costs, selling, and validating.
Forest Products
For many edible and decorative material from the forest, no permits are required for non-commercial personal use. Some materials require permits to promote conservation of resources, including (but not limited to) firewood, ginseng, and rock collecting.
Spotlights
Firewood Permits
Wood may be collected only in specific areas and only with a permit unless collection is for campsite firewood use. An approved wood collection area map will be issued with each permit.
Ginseng Permits
Permits are required for digging and collecting ginseng on Monongahela National Forest. Harvest season is limited to Sept. 1-Nov. 30 by state law. Other regulations apply as well.
Events and Commercial Permits
Filming, group use, and outfitter guide information.
Metal Detecting
This page outlines allowable metal detecting activities, permits required, and what to do in the event that resources of archaeological significance are discovered while metal detecting.