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A variety of Federal Recreational Land Passes provide opportunities to help you enjoy your National Forest and can save you money.
Forest Product Permits
Collecting products on National Forest System lands for commercial and private use requires a Forest Product Permit. Commonly requested permits are for mushrooms, posts, poles and rails, and pinecones.
San Bernardino National Forest provides a variety of land use and commercial or organized recreation opportunities which may require a special use permit.
Campfire Permits are required for the use of campfires, charcoal fires or portable gas stoves outside a designated recreation sites. These are free and are available at all Forest Service, BLM, or CAL FIRE offices, or online at www.PreventWildfireCA.org.
The San Jacinto, Santa Rosa, San Gorgonio, and Cucamonga Wilderness Areas require a free wilderness permit for dayhiking and overnight camping.
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. The 2019 dates are:
National Forests in California are using recreation fee revenues to improve and enhance recreation opportunities. See how your fees have made a difference!
Collecting products on National Forest System lands for commercial and private use requires a Forest Product Permit. Commonly requested permits are for mushrooms, posts, poles and rails, and pinecones.
