Forest Wood Permits Now Available in Southern Idaho
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX)- Need wood? The Sawtooth National Forest fuelwood permits are on sale for most parts of southern Idaho.
The SNF announced permits will be available starting May 31 in the Ketchum Ranger District and Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The cost of a single permit is $12.50 per cord with a two cord minimum and limit of 10 cords per household. You can used the permits in the Sawtooth, Boise or Payette National Forest.
When you go to cut the wood you will need to follow the rules of the road on forest land, unless it is specifically stated otherwise in the permit. The Forest Service says now is the best time to cut the wood when the snow is melted because later there could be restrictions on cutting later on in the season. Also, some forest roads may still be fairly muddy and you could get stuck this time of year.
Here is a list of places you can get fuelwood permits:
Sawtooth National Forest Vendors:
Rock Creek General Store, Hansen 208-423-5659
Hansen Quick Stop & Go, Hansen 208-423-9900
Camas Creek Country Store, Fairfield 208-764-2211
Lower Stanley Country Store 208-774-3566
Sawtooth NF Ranger District Offices:
Minidoka RD 208-678-0430
Ketchum RD 208-622-5371
Fairfield RD 208-764-3202
Sawtooth National Recreation Area 208-727-5013
Stanley RD 208-774-3000
Sawtooth Supervisor’s Office 208-737-3200
For additional information about the Sawtooth National Forest call 208-737-3200 or visit the Sawtooth National Forest website and find them on Facebook.