Firewood Permits

Campers on national forest lands are allowed to gather firewood, but only from dead and down trees or parts of trees without a firewood permit.

Cost

Personal Use Cost

Firewood permits are $20/permit for 4 ccf

Commercial Use Cost

Firewood permits start at $50/permit and go up depending on estimated volume to be cut. 

These permits are for those who sell firewood to other users.

Where and When Can I Cut?

Where Can I Cut?

Usually firewood areas are located within closed timber sale units or other areas with down timber.  Occasionally some areas of standing trees are marked for firewood removal.  Please contact your local district office for more information on permit requirements and where firewood is currently available.

When Can I Cut?

Generally permits will be valid for six months or less and will end on March 30, June 30, September 30, or December 31.

Where Can I Buy a Permit?

Firewood permits can be purchased from your local ranger district office.