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Forest Service
U.S.D.A.U.S. Department of Agriculture
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Firewood Permits Now Available for Online Purchase
The GMUG is now offering online firewood permits.
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.
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 Permit Vendors
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
