Dakota Prairie Grasslands

Passes & Permits

Are you ready to recreate on your Dakota Prairie Grassland lands? This page will help you determine if you're planning on recreating at a site that requires a reacreation fee to help pay for the facilities and services that you will be using. You will also learn where fees exist and the variety of pass and permit options available to you.

WHICH PASS DO I NEED?

To make the best choice on which pass to purchase, you should think about your recreation plans for the next year. You have options like simply buying a single day pass, a multi-day pass, or even an annual pass that covers a Forest or Region. If you plan to recreate in many different spots across the nation, an Interagency Annual Pass may be your best value. You may also qualify for one of the Interagency Lifetime Passes (Interagency Senior Pass or Interagency Access Pass). You may also qualify for one of the Interagency Lifetime Passes (Interagency Senior Pass of Interagency Access Pass).

Links on the right-hand side will take you to our Washington Office sites for more information on Recreation Passes.

See below for Dakota Prairie Grasslands Permits information.

PERSONAL USE FIREWOOD PERMITS

Personal Use Firewood Permits are for personal use only, and firewood may not be re-sold. A Permit sells for $5.00 per cord with a minimum of two (2) cords for $10. Maximum permit is five (5) cords for $25.00. The permit allows you to cut firewood from dead, downed trees only. Only one permit per person may be purchased annually.

The entire Little Missouri National Grassland, except campgrounds and the Blue Buttes, are open to wood cutting from June 1 to Mar 31.

Permits may be purchased at the Medora and McKenzie District Offices.

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CHRISTMAS TREE PERMITS

Personal Use Christmas Tree permits allow the cutting of one tree per family and sell for $3 each. Christmas Tree cutting is authorized on the Custer Forest's Sioux District. Any variety of tree under 12 ft. may be cut with the permit. Trees may not be cut in campgrounds, around residences, within 100 ft. of a road or on private property. Permits are available at the Medora and Grand River Ranger District offices.

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SPECIAL USE PERMITS

Please contact the appropriate Ranger District Office for information on Special Use or other additional permitting requirements on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands.

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FOREST PRODUCTS SPECIAL USE

Please contact the appropriate Ranger District Office for information on Special Use or other additional permitting requirements on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands.

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Use the map to discover more about the Forest Service region you plan to visit and learn about local pass options and how to purchase a pass.