Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest: Firewood Permits (2026)
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How to get a personal-use firewood permit on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in Oregon: what it costs, how much you can cut, when, and the key rules.
Quick facts
- Price: Free for personal use.
- How much: Up to 10 cords per household per year, forest-wide.
- Season: Not stated as fixed dates. Permits are typically available on all ranger districts; call first to check supply.
How much does it cost?
- Free for personal use.
How much wood can I cut?
- Up to 10 cords per household per year, forest-wide.
When can I cut?
- Not stated as fixed dates.
- Permits are typically available on all ranger districts.
- Call first to check supply.
How do I get a permit?
- Call the district office nearest where you plan to cut, then get your permit there.
Rules to know
- All wood must be less than 6 feet long, and cedar less than 3 feet long.
- No skidding equipment.
- Vehicles must stay on open roads.
- Validate your permit before hauling and attach one load ticket per cord.
- Follow all fire restrictions.
- Don't move firewood more than 50 miles from where you cut it. Watch for the Sudden Oak Death quarantine in Curry County.
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)
Cutting a Christmas tree? See the Rogue River-Siskiyou Christmas tree permit page.
Sources
More firewood in Oregon: Deschutes · Fremont-Winema · Malheur · Mt. Hood · Siuslaw · Umpqua · Willamette · Ochoco · Wallowa-Whitman · Umatilla · All forests · Oregon state page
Independent site. Forest Permit Finder is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the USDA Forest Service or Recreation.gov. Permit rules change; always check the official page before you go. Information last verified Oct 2026.