Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
Crooked River National Grassland

Frequently Asked Questions

Firewood

1. How can I get firewood for my home?   The federal agencies in the central Oregon area have gone together on one permit that will allow you to cut wood on their lands. The three agencies are Prineville BLM, Ochoco and Deschutes National Forests. You will need to purchase your permits at local vendors or from the offices of the agencies. You will be given a synopsis that will show you the places where you can cut fire wood. Fire wood cutting is allowed only in certain areas. Wood cutting season usually start the first of April and ends November 30. During the summer firewood cutting maybe limited due to fire conditions. You are allowed to have 8 cords per year for your use. Due to the cost of administration of the personal use fire wood program you must purchase at least 2 cords at a time. Please purchase only the amount that you can haul out during woodcutting season because these permits are non refundable.
2. How do I get firewood for my campground fire?   Some campground hosts may have wood available for purchase, but you are not required purchase from them. You can go out into the forest and retrieve down wood to use at your camp site. Please only use wood that will fit into the fireplace that is provided at your site. Logs that stick out of the fireplace can be a fire hazard.