Permits
Forest Product Permits
A permit may be required to collect and remove forest products such as firewood, Christmas trees, boughs, decorative material, edible materials, mushrooms, plants, trees, shrubs, posts, poles, minerals, sand, soil, rock, and gravel.
Campfire Permits
Campfire Permits are required for the use of campfires, charcoal fires or portable gas stoves outside of designated recreation sites. These are free and are available at all Forest Service, BLM, or CAL FIRE offices, or online (printer required). Remember to check for fire restrictions before you go!
Wilderness Permits
Recreation permits may be required when extra measures are needed to protect natural or cultural resources. Wilderness Permits and California State Campfire Permits are required for trips into the Trinity Alps Wilderness.
Commercial Filming and Photography
Commercial filming and photography may take place on National Forests. Like other commercial uses of National Forest System lands or resources, commercial filming and photography requires a Special Use Permit.
Special Use Permits
Special Use Permits grant certain rights or privileges to occupy and use a specific area and contain specific terms and conditions that the permit holder must follow. They include uses such as water transmission pipelines, large group gatherings, outfitting and guiding, weddings, bicycle races, recreation organized events, recreation residence permits, road use permits, easements, etc.