Permits
Permits are required for some individual and commercial activities that occur on National Forest System lands. Business permit holders, such as campground concessions and outfitters/guides, may provide services to public land users.
Special Use Permits
For more information about special use permits on the Bighorn National Forest, please contact: Kate Miller, Bighorn National Forest Realty Specialist, kate.miller@usda.gov, 307-548-5318
Recreation Residences
Recreation residences, or summer homes, are private structures located on National Forest System land. The structures are authorized under a special use permit issued by the Forest Service. Around 1945, Bighorn National Forest recreation managers stopped developing new summer home groups (SHGs), and the issuance of new permits for vacant lots ended in 1966.
Christmas Tree Permits
Visit recreation.gov to purchase a Bighorn National Forest Christmas tree permit online or visit one of our local vendors or offices to buy one in person.
Forest Products
Forest products permits are required for removal and use of forest products from the Bighorn National Forest. The products available to individuals are firewood, personal use post and pole, tepee poles, and transplants.