Fuelwood Permits
Fuelwood permits for 2025 are currently for sale in person. The following types are available:
Forestwide (all ranger districts) | East Zone (Camino Real and Questa ranger districts) | Jicarilla Ranger District |
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Tip: Most seasonal road closures remain in effect until May 1. Permits are made available year-round to reduce long lines in the spring.
Instructions
Each permit will list terms that must be followed by permit holders. Additionally, the 2025 Fuelwood Guide gives instructions on using your permit, transporting fuelwood, roads, measuring volume and snags.
Maps
Purchase Permits
Contact open offices to speak with our customer service representatives about in-person availability.
Free-use permits are only available from the Camino Real and Questa ranger districts in Peñasco and Questa.
Be Prepared
To expedite the process, customers should be prepared to provide the following:
- Full name and ID;
- Mailing address;
- Vehicle information;
- Valid credit card number
- Designated haulers: Their full name and state ID number (driver's license or ID)
- Each permit holder can have up to two haulers listed. They must be added to the permit before the permit is sold.
Turnaround Time
In-person purchases will be fulfilled immediately, pending availability of permit packages and staffing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. Carson National Forest offices are normally open weekdays, except for federal holidays; however, some offices are experiencing limited capacity so please call ahead to ensure sales are available at the time of interest.
At this time, our offices are only accepting debit and credit card purchases. We accept all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
Any of the Carson National Forest district offices can issue permits. It does not need to be your local office. You should leave a voicemail at only one location and provide a name and call back number.
We ask that customers DO NOT leave credit card information on the voicemail.
If you have a designated hauler or cutter, the driver's license and vehicle information of the hauler or cutter will be required.
Customers may experience busy signals and/or be directed to voicemail; however, representatives will be monitoring voicemails and following up as soon as possible. You should leave a voicemail at only one location and provide a name and call back number. We ask that customers DO NOT leave credit card information on the voicemail.
This year, a $20 permit will be good for up to 10 cords. Dead-and-down permits, which expire on Dec. 31, 2024, are valid on the entire forest, except in designated wilderness and restricted permit areas.
Appropriate gathering locations can be found in the current fuelwood guide that will be included with your permit and tags.