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Permits

The Santa Fe National Forest issues a variety of permits for recreation, forest products, events, and commercial activities. Permits are required for gathering forest products, cutting a Christmas tree, or participating in activities that require additional cultural and resource protection like caving. Special-use permits are required for easements, utilities and activities like commercial ventures, filming, recreation events, and large gatherings. 

Product Permits

A pile of fuelwood stacked in the forest

Edible material, decorative material, minerals, plants and woody material such as Christmas tree and firewood permits.

Events/Commercial Uses

A horse packer rides along a scree trail in the Pecos Wilderness

Filming, group use, road rights-of-way, telecommunications, utilities, outfitter/guide information, and more.

Recreation Residences

A person stands in front of a historic recreation residence cabin in the 1950s

Helpful resources for current cabin owners, sellers, and prospective buyers on recreation residence special use permits.

Contact Us

Jemez Ranger District Office

For information on other permits not listed, please contact the appropriate Ranger District Office.

Last updated April 15th, 2025