Passes and Permits

The Dakota Prairie Grasslands manage resources to meet sustainable resource management objectives. Management protects natural resource values, public health, and safety and is consistent with the resource management plans outlined in the Grassland Plan. Permits may be required for the occupancy and use of Forest Service land. Additionally, passes provide some funding for certain management projects. Please get in touch with your local Forest Service office for cost and permit information.

Permits

Common activities requiring a permit include wood cutting, commercial mushroom picking (personal use does not require a permit), outfitter and guiding, filming, photography, family reunions, weddings, and research. Please contact a Ranger District Office for forest permits or passes and up-to-date information.

  • Dakota Prairie Grasslands Research Survey Proposal Request & Approval Process

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    Are you interested in conducting research/surveys on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands (DPG)? Learn how to request a permit for research/survey related work on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands.

    Research Survey Proposal Request & Approval Process

 

National Passes

National passes cover recreation fees encountered at federal recreation areas such as national forests and grasslands and can be used at national parks, wildlife refuges, and other federal lands. National passes also cover facilities and services at many day-use sites on the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands. Visit the USGS Online Store to learn about the variety of pass options available.

A flyer that states: Hey Fourth Graders! Here’s how to earn a FREE National Park pass for you and your family valid thru August 31, 2024: Step One: Complete an assignment on the Every Kid Outdoors website: www.everykidoutdoors.gov/ Step Two: Print out your voucher and take it to a USDA Forest Service - Dakota Prairie Grasslands office near you! Step Three: Show off your American the Beautiful National Park Pass card with pride! Step Four: Let your family talk you into an awesome summer adventure somewhere cool! Dakota Prairie Grasslands. USDA and Forest Service Logos.

Hey Fourth Graders! Here’s how to earn a FREE National Park pass for you and your family valid thru August 31, 2024:
Step One: Complete an assignment on the Every Kid Outdoors website: www.everykidoutdoors.gov/
Step Two: Print out your voucher and take it to a USDA Forest Service - Dakota Prairie Grasslands office near you!
Step Three: Show off your American the Beautiful National Park Pass card with pride!
Step Four: Let your family talk you into an awesome summer adventure somewhere cool!
 

A flyer with a silhouette of a soldier saluting in the sunset that states: For Those who served to protect our land... take time to enjoy it. The FREE America the Beautiful National Parks Pass is available for Veterans, Active Military, Reserve, and National Guard. Thank you for your service. Present your valid Military ID or DD 214 at a DPG office in Bismark, Dickinson, Lisbon, Watfford City, ND, or Lemmon, SD. Dakota Prairie Grasslands. USDA and Forest Service Logos.

For Those who served to protect our land... take time to enjoy it. The FREE America the Beautiful National Parks Pass is available for Veterans, Active Military, Reserve, and National Guard. Thank you for your service. Present your valid Military ID or DD 214 at a DPG office in Bismark, Dickinson, Lisbon, Watford City, ND, or Lemmon, SD.