Passes & Permits

  • National Recreation Passes

    National passes

    The Interagency Passes are honored nationwide at all Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service sites charging entrance or standard amenity fees.

  • Forest Products

    Forest product permits

    Special forest products encompass a variety of products, ranging from firewood to edible delights. The availability of special forest products varies by location.

  • Special Use Permits

    Commercial filming

    Certain activities on public lands require "special use authorization." These include commercial activities, such as filming, guiding, and events.

  • Campfire Permits

    Campfires

    Campfire permits are required for campfires, charcoal fires, and portable gas stoves outside designated recreation sites. Permits are free and available at all Forest Service, BLM, and CAL FIRE offices, as well as online at www.PreventWildfireCA.org.

  • Firewood Permits

    Stack of firewood

    Permits for the 2024 firewood season are available to purchase.

  • Christmas Tree Permits

    Christmas tree in the snow

    Christmas tree cutting in the Mendocino National Forest is managed as a recreational experience. It is a chance to take the family out into the woods and cut a tree the old-fashioned way.