The Wayne National Forest manages many resources with the objective of caring for the land and serving people. Management protects natural resource values, public health and safety, and is consistent with the Forest land and resource management goals outlined in the Forest Plan. In order to meet these objectives, permits may be required for the occupancy and use of Forest Service land or resources. Additionally, passes assist is funding certain management projects or activities.
Click the links in the left column for more information on any of the topics below.
Recreation Passes and Permits:
Trail Permits for ATV, OHV, Horse, and mountain bike use
Plant collection permits are required for digging plants
Permits are required for collecting edible material, decorative material, etc if used for commercial purposes
Minerals
Woody material (includes Firewood permit information).
Events and Commercial Permits:
Group use - groups larger than 75 people
Outfitter guides
Other:
Permits for other items such as electrical easements, utility lines
Private roads across national forest land
Oil and gas pipelines, wells or holding tanks...etc.
Two documents may help with these type of permits in the "Other category". The first document describes the application process and the second is the form applicants need to complete.
The Wayne National Forest manages many resources with the objective of caring for the land and serving people. Management protects natural resource values, public health and safety, and is consistent with the Forest land and resource management goals outlined in the Forest Plan. In order to meet these objectives, permits may be required for the occupancy and use of Forest Service land or resources. Additionally, passes assist is funding certain management projects or activities.