LAKE TAHOE, Calif. Lake Tahoe USF

Personal use fuelwood permits now available for cutting on Lake Tahoe National Forest lands at no cost.

Call 530-543-2600, Mon-Fri, 8-4:30pm to request a permit.
If you reach recording, leave a message with your name/phone number and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Gathering of firewood on private land is not authorized. It is your responsibility to determine the ownership of the land before cutting. If you have any doubts, or questions, please contact the nearest Ranger District Office or Forest Officer.

Only the felling and removal of standing dead conifers (no hardwoods such as Oak) and down dead trees. Up to 2 cords within 200 feet of a road or trail designated for wheeled motor vehicle use on the Tahoe National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map.

• DO NOT drive on wet roads when rutting and damage would occur
• DO NOT block a road from use by other forest visitors

Power saws and other internal combustion engines shall be equipped with a USFS approved spark arrester in effective working condition. Have in your possession a serviceable shovel with a minimum overall handle length of 46 inches and an UL-approved 2-pound dry chemical or 1-pound foam Type A, B, C or greater fire extinguisher. The extinguisher must be within 25 feet of each operating power saw or any other internal combustion engine.