Modoc National Forest

Passes & Permits

Firewood Cutting Permit
Permits for collecting firewood are available from any Modoc National Forest Office in person or by mail.

California Campfire Permit
Campfire permits are required outside of developed campgrounds on all California National Forest System Lands. Permits are free, and can be obtained at any Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, or California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection Office. Please See Contact Us for locations of Modoc National Forest Offices.

Dry California summers sometimes bring high fire danger and special fire restrictions. Regulations governing fire restrictions are specific to each National Forest and change with weather conditions and the seasons. Before each visit please check with the Forest you plan to visit for current fire restrictions.

Recreation Fees and Passes

The Modoc National Forest offers many activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, camping, birding, driving for pleasure, harvesting mushrooms, and gathering firewood. Many of the facilities and services associated with these opportunities are free. Some do require fees or permits to help maintain, manage and improve the amenities that you enjoy.

National Passes - There are several pass options to consider. To make the best choice on which pass to purchase, you should think about your recreation plans for the next year. National passes cover entrance fees found a federal recreation areas such as National Parks and wildlife refuges. They also cover the use of facilities and services at many day use sites on Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands.

If you plan to recreate in many different spots across the nation, an Interagency Annual Pass may be your best value. You may also qualify for one of the Interagency Lifetime Passes (Interagency Senior Pass or Interagency Access Pass

. Interagency Passes are honored at Forest Service sites charging fees for use of many developed day use recreation sites; which may include picnic sites, low developed boat ramps, and trailheads. Interagency Passes may also provide discounts for camping at Forest Service operated campgrounds. For more information, see our "Frequently Asked Questions."

Regional Passes

Wherever you live in Southern California, you're just a short drive away from a spectacular wildlands adventure -- recreating in the Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, and San Bernardino National Forests! If you plan to visit one or more of the four National Forests in Southern California, you may want to consider an Adenture Pass.

Wilderness Permit - Permits are not required for the Modoc National Forest - South Warner Wilderness. Campfire permits are required - see above.

Christmas Tree Cutting Permit
Christmas Tree Permits go on sale usually in November and are good through December 24. Permits are for personal use only and can be obtained

Special Use Permit
Collecting lava rock even for personal use requires a Special Use Permit. Permits are also required when:

• If you will need to occupy, use , or build on National Forest System Lands;
• If there is a fee being charged or if income is derived from the use;
• If an activity on National Forest System Land involves individuals or organization with 75 or more participants or spectators.

Visit our National USDA Forest Service Special Use Web Site for a on line brochure on obtaining authorization and the application process. For more information about special use permits required to conduct business on National Forests, visit our National USDA Forest Service Special Use home page. For local permit authorization please contact us.

Special Forest Product Permits
Collecting any thing on National Forest Lands for commercial use requires a Special Forest Product Permit. Commonly requested permits are for mushrooms, manzanita burros, post, poles and rails. For more information please contact the office nearest you.

USDA Forest Service - Modoc National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 16 April 2008 at 16:41:22 EDT