Berries

Berries of many kinds are delicious fruits that can be found on the Forest. Some are native and some aren't, but you may pick up to 3 gallons of berries per year under our incidental use guidelines – for no cost and no permit required. Given the cultural significance of gathering berries in the Pacific Northwest, and to protect the resource, it is illegal to harvest more than the incidental use limit and to harvest berries for commercial purposes. Never consume any wild berries you have not positively identified as non-poisonous.

It is the responsibility of all harvesters on national forests to know, understand, and follow special forest product policies. Harvesters can enjoy foraging for incidental (free) use special forest products without harming the resource.

Incidental Use

Harvesters are not legally required to carry a permit or any other documentation when harvesting up to the maximum amount of incidental use products only. However, there are still limitations on where and what kinds of products can be collected and it's the responsibility of harvesters to know this information when harvesting on the Forest. 

It is highly encouraged that harvesters always carry the Incidental Use Infosheet, which spells out rules, policies, and recommendations on incidental harvesting.

No Commercial Use

Commercial berry permits are not offered on Mt. Hood National Forest.

Mt. Hood National Forest does not offer a commercial berry permit. Collecting more than 3 gallons of berries per year is prohibited, and selling or bartering berries collected from the Forest is illegal.