Firewood Permits
Personal Use Firewood Permits sales available in May
Choose which firewood permit purchase works for you — online or in person. Permits are $15 per cord, with a minimum two-cord purchase. Most funds from firewood permit sales are returned to the forest for continued implementation of this program and the Inyo National Forest Fuelwood Strategy. For more information about the firewood program, email the Special Forest Products inbox at SM.FS.INF.SFProducts@usda.gov.
Where To Buy
Online purchase starting May 1: Use a credit card to purchase firewood permits at epermits.fs2c.usda.gov. Or use this QR code. Print permit and wood tags before heading to the forest.
QR Code for Personal-Use Firewood Permit
In-person purchase starting May 29: Bring a credit card to purchase firewood permits. Otherwise, make an appointment with Forest Service employees to buy tags with cash or check. Visitor center days, hours and locations listed below. Please call ahead to confirm availability.
Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center – Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Highway 395 (at Mono Lake), Lee Vining or call (760) 647-3044
Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center – Daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- 2510 Main St., Mammoth Lakes or call (760) 924-5500
White Mountain Public Lands Info Center – Friday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
- 798 N. Main Street, Bishop or call (760) 873-2500
Eastern Sierra Visitor Center – Thursday through Monday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Highway 395 and State Route136, Lone Pine or call (760) 876-6200
Firewood Regulations
Everyone must carry permit, tags and firewood map and follow the regulations on the permit. Do not drive over 100 feet from a designated road to collect firewood. Avoid driving on muddy roads to keep roads in good condition and protect natural resources. And park where your vehicle won’t block the flow of traffic.
- Before cutting, make sure your surroundings are safe and clear of other people.
- Always carry a shovel or fire extinguisher.
- Leave dead and downed log diameters of greater than 30 inches. Large logs provide wildlife habitat and recycle soil nutrients.
- You can cut standing dead conifer trees with no needles and up to 15 inches in diameter at breast height.
- Shut Down Days: During “very high or “extreme” fire danger days, the Inyo National Forest will shut down use of electric or gas-powered chainsaws for all or part of the day. For daily updates, call the pre-recorded message at (760) 873-2555.
Firewood Collection Maps
Firewood maps are available at the forest centers listed above. If you already have a 2025 firewood map, the permitted woodcutting areas remain the same for 2026.
Personal Use Firewood Map (2025)
Mapa para Corte y Recoleccion de Lena (2025)
Maps are also available on Avenza for free:
