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Mark Twain National Forest: Firewood Permits (2026)

Price posted Personal-use firewood. Facts from the forest's official page, verified 2026-10-29.

How to get a personal-use firewood permit on the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri: what it costs, how much you can cut, when, and the key rules.

How much does it cost?

• $20 per permit for 4 CCF.

How much wood can I cut?

• 4 CCF per permit.

A cord is a stack of wood 4 feet high, 4 feet wide and 8 feet long (128 cubic feet). "CCF" means 100 cubic feet.

When can I cut?

• Permits are generally valid six months or less and end March 30, June 30, September 30 or December 31.

How do I get a permit?

• Buy at your local ranger district office.

Rules to know

• Campers may gather dead and down wood for campfires without a permit.
• Larger permits start at $50, priced by estimated volume.

Before you go

• Check fire restrictions the day you cut. Chainsaw use is often limited or banned in hot, dry weather.
• Cut only on National Forest land in open areas, never on private, state, tribal or BLM land.
• Stay on open roads. Use the forest's Motor Vehicle Use Map.
• Keep firewood local. Moving it can spread insects and diseases that kill trees.

What to bring:

• Your permit and load tickets or tags (printed, if bought online)
• A chainsaw with a working spark arrester, or a hand saw or ax
• A shovel and a fire extinguisher (many forests require them)
• Gloves, eye and ear protection, and sturdy boots
• A truck or trailer that can carry the weight (a full cord can weigh thousands of pounds)

General tips. Your permit's own conditions always come first.

Cutting a Christmas tree? See the Mark Twain Christmas tree permit page.

Sources

• Forest Service: Firewood Permits (Mark Twain) (page updated: Sep 15, 2026)

Last verified: 2026-10-29.

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