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Permits

Permits are required to remove certain forest products such as firewood, rocks and minerals, tree transplants and other materials. Permits are also required for certain activities on the forest.

Forest Permits

Motorized Vehicle Use Permits

OHV on trail

A Motorized Vehicle Use Trail Permit is required for any motor vehicle traveling on motorized use trails in the Black Hills National Forest in SD.

Special Use Permits

Card - Outfitters & Guides with Special Use Permits

Find information on commercial use, outfitter guides, photography permit requirements and more.

Forest Products Permits

Firewood pile

Permits are required to remove forest products such as firewood, rocks and minerals, transplants and decorative wood. Find information on Christmas tree cutting, firewood permits and more.

Other permits

Forest Road

Find information about  road use permits and other permits.

Last updated March 27th, 2025