Firewood

Firewood Permits are sold for $5 per cord with a four-cord minimum ($20) and a 20-cord maximum ($100). Each household is allowed to cut and remove up to 20 cords per year. The cutting and removal of standing DEAD and DOWN trees for firewood is permitted, except where otherwise restricted or prohibited as described in the permit package. The cutting of LIVE trees for firewood is prohibited, except where allowed as described in the permit package.  Please read the permit conditions, which outline areas that are NOT available for firewood cutting.

All forest service travel restrictions apply. Refer to the Motor Vehicle Use Maps for routes designated open for motorized vehicles. Contact local Forest Service offices for up-to-date information.

• Permit Conditions
• Firewood Cutting Guide
• Firewood Cutting Maps
• Firewood Pests
• Identifying Ponderosa Pine

Firewood Permits are also available to purchase at local GMUG National Forest offices. 

To purchase a firewood cutting permit, you must be 18 years of age and present a valid drivers license. The person who will be cutting the wood must be present at the purchase to sign the permit.

Firewood Cutting permits can be purchased at the following locations during the summer. Please call ahead to confirm that permits are available.

Paonia Flower Shop
Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM; Saturday 9:30AM-2:00PM
201 Grand Avenue, Paonia CO
970-527-4664

Desperado General Store
Monday through Saturday 7:00AM-8:00PM; Sunday 8:00AM-6:00PM
40486 D Road, Crawford CO
970-921-5665

Gambles Work Wear
Monday through Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM
178 E Bridge Street, Hotchkiss CO
970-872-8002