Pike & San Isabel National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands

Passes & Permits

Pike National Forest - Pikes Peak Ranger District
Painted Rocks Account Firewood Unit # 1
Personal Use Firewood Cutting Guidelines 2007

Forest Service personnel will periodically visit the unit to answer questions and to
check on the compliance with these guidelines to the cutting unit.

• No cutting of standing trees – all wood to be removed is already on the ground.
• Fire wood area is approximately 7 miles North of Woodland Park
• Load tags must be filled out and attached to load before leaving unit.

Access is from Highway 67 turn West onto county road 78, go a ½ mile to County Road 782.
Drive carefully and obey the 20mph speed limit.
Do not drive across the meadows or areas of pine regeneration.
Unit is only open from sunrise to sunset.
Vehicles are allowed off the roadway within the unit.
Vehicle use will be restricted to roadways if excessive off road damage is occurring.
ATVs and bobcat/skidsteers are not allowed.
Aspen is not to be removed from the unit.
If the unit is shut down due to weather the Forest Service may allow additional time
on permits. This can be verified by calling the Pikes Peak District Office.
Firewood shall be cut into lengths shorter than 8 feet before removal from unit.
No camping within the unit.
No campfires.
No fence cutting.
Remove your litter from the unit.
Do not block roadways.
Respect the adjoining private property.

For more information call the Pikes Peak District Office: 719-636-1602

USDA Forest Service, Pike & San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
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Last modified November 29, 2007