Passes & Permits

Federal Interagency Recreation Passes are honored nationwide at all USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees.

Portions of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts are in California. Visitors will need to obtain a California Campfire Permit if they plan to build a campfire or use a barbecue or a stove, unless in a developed recreation area.

Rising from the Great Basin to the crest of the Sierra Nevada bordering Yosemite National Park, the Hoover Wilderness is a very popular destination in California. A permit is required for overnight stays when entering from one of the trailheads on the Bridgeport Ranger District. 

A firewood permit is y required for gathering firewood for personal use on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Availability and procedures for collecting vary by Ranger District.

The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for holiday decorating.

(Under Development) The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest provides a variety of land use, commercial or organized recreation opportunities which may require a special use permit.