• National Recreation Passes

  

  The Interagency Passes are honored nationwide at all Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Fish & Wildlife Service sites charging entrance or standard amenity fees.

  National Recreation Passes

• Forest Product Permits

  

  Collecting and removing forest products requires a permit. Forest products include items such as, firewood, christmas trees, edible material, decorative material, minerals, plants, and other woody material.

  Forest Product Permits

• Campfire Permits

  

  Campfire Permits are required for the use of campfires, charcoal fires or portable gas stoves outside of designated recreation sites. These are free and are available at all Forest Service, BLM, or CAL FIRE offices, or online (printer required). Remember to check for fire restrictions before you go!

  Get your campfire permit online

• Christmas Tree Permits

  

  Christmas trees permits may be purchased seasonally although ice and snow may close roads at any time. Trees may be cut through December 31st.

  Christmas Tree Permits

• Firewood Permits

  

  The Plumas National Forest has a longstanding policy of allowing personal and commercial use firewood cutting and gathering from national forest lands.

  Firewood Permits

• Special Use Permits

  

  Certain types of uses of public lands require "Special Use Authorizations." These include commercial activities, such as filming, guiding, and events.

  Special Use Permits

Fee-Free Days

The Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by concession-operated sites may vary. Fee Free days are listed on this webpage. 

Highlights

Whitewater Boating Authorization 

Call Before You Cut!