Stewardship of your natural and recreational resources in the Ocala National Forest means that many of those resources must be carefully managed. Whether it's a limit of how many Christmas trees can be removed each season, or what a reasonable capacity of users is on a specific trail, care is taken to manage the forest's resources through certain passes and permits.
Passes and permits fall into four major categories:
Recreational - Access to recreation areas and certain trails.
Forest Products - Such as Christmas trees, deer moss, saw palmetto berries, and crooked wood
Events - Holding a large special event in the Ocala National Forest, such as a ribbon-cutting or jamboree
Commercial - Uses such as filming a television commercial using one of our springs as a backdrop.
In addition, other uses, such as easements and residences, require special permits.
Recreation Areas and Trails
The recreation areas and trails shown below charge day use fees. If you're a frequent visitor, a weekly or annual pass may be a good alternative option for you and your family. Please see the Recreation Passes & Permits section for specific details.