Kaibab NF firewood permits available April 1 for Williams and Tusayan and May 1 for North Kaibab

Williams, Ariz., March 18, 2025 – The Kaibab National Forest will soon be offering fuelwood permits for the 2025 season. On the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts, the Forest Service will begin issuing permits April 1, 2025 and permit holders will be able to collect firewood until December 31st, 2025. In order to align with the calendar year the 2026 firewood season will start on January 5, 2026 and end Dec 31, 2026.  On the North Kaibab Ranger District only, permit sales and firewood collection will run from May 1 through December 31, 2025.

Paid Permits are $20 for 10 cords of wood (limit 20 cords per year) and can be purchased by check, credit card, money order, and cash with exact change. Credit Card is the preferred payment method. A valid ID is required to obtain a permit. A Free Permit is available for the Tusayan Ranger District and allows for gathering 10 cords of dead and/or down pinyon pine.

Details such as tree sizes and species will be outlined in the cutting regulations issued with each permit. Permit holders will also receive maps and load tags which must be physically attached to each ¼ cord of firewood and visible from the rear of the vehicle. 

Customers can obtain permits at the following offices. Office hours are listed on the Kaibab NF website; However, hours are subject to change and customers should call first.

For Williams District and Tusayan District permits:

• Williams Ranger District Office, 742 S. Clover Road, Williams; 928-635-5600
• Tusayan Ranger District Office, 176 Lincoln Log Loop, Tusayan; 928-638-2443

For North Kaibab District permits:

• North Kaibab Ranger District Office, 430 S. Main St., Fredonia; 928-643-7395

Regardless of the time of year, forest visitors are expected to use good judgement when traveling in the woods. Plan ahead, contact the district office for conditions, and remember that causing resource damage – such as ruts from driving on saturated roads – is illegal. 

A wealth of information can be found on the Kaibab National Forest website, including additional details that will be added about the forest’s 2025 Firewood Permit Program.