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Firewood Permit
Firewood permits are sold at local district offices June 3rd through Nov. 30th. Caribou-Targhee Terms and Conditions brochure for more information for rules regarding the gathering of firewood.
Many people visit the Caribou-Targhee National Forest every year to collect firewood. These wood products are frequently used by local community for home heating, cooking and other critical purposes. You must purchase a firewood permit if you plan to collect firewood on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and haul it off Forest. Firewood permits are for standing dead and down trees only. Remember, permits sales are final and not subject to refund. Lost tags will not be replaced.
Where can you buy permits?
Firewood permits are available at Ranger District Offices and at participating vendor locations. You can also receive them by mail or curb side pick up by calling your local district office in advance. If you choose to have your permit mailed, please allow time to receive them before collecting forest products.
How much does a permit cost?
There is a 4 cord minimum purchase for the personal use firewood permits. The minimum permit is $25.00 ($6.25 per cord). You can buy up to 8 cords per household per year at $6.25 per cord. With your firewood permit purchase, you will receive the permit, load tickets (minimum of 1/4 cord increments), and a Ranger District firewood map to help you locate firewood wood in an appropriate area. You must have a map and brochure of the Ranger Districts you will be cutting in and the Caribou-Targhee Terms and Conditions .
What is a cord of wood?
One cord of firewood measures 4ft. X 4ft. X 8ft. which equals 128 cubic feet and weighs approximately 2662 lbs. The average half-ton pickup can carry 1/2 cord of dry wood without overloading the vehicle. Remember to validate your firewood with load tickets before you leave the area where you cut.
Where can you go?
Not all lands on the National Forest are open to firewood cutting. Please consult the firewood map to be sure you are in an area where cutting is permitted. Remember that not all land within the Forest is publicly owned. It is your responsibility to be certain you are not trespassing on private land. Click on the links below for the 2024 firewood maps and other information for each Ranger District Offices.
RANGER DISTRICT FIREWOOD MAPS:
| Ashton/Island Park Ranger District | Dubois Ranger District | Palisades Ranger District | Montpelier/Soda Springs/ Westside Ranger Districts |
Teton Basin Ranger District |
Commercial Use
All commercial uses of forest products require a paid permit. It is a commercial use when the forest product will be sold by the permittee. The rules for gathering and the availability of different products vary considerably. All those interested in commercial uses of forest products should contact the local district office for detailed information on products available and pricing.