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USDA Forest Service
Daniel Boone
National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391

Phone: 859-745-3100
FAX: 859-744-1568

Passes and Permits

There are many types of authorizations, passes, or permits that an individual may be required to have when using national forest lands. National Forests provide for a variety of resources and activities that the public is interested in for personal or commercial purposes. Fees may be charged and permits required for some activities and locations, such as camping.

Business permittees, such as campground concessionaires that provide services to public land users, are required to have a special use permit.

Commercial recreation activities (for example: fishing tournaments, rental of boats,outfitter guides, trail rides, etc). are also required to have a permit.

Passes and permits are available at most local US Forest Service offices.

Federal Recreation Passes

Entrance Fees are required for entering designated federal recreation areas such as National Parks and National Monuments. Entrance fees can be paid each time you visit or you can use a special pass, including the Golden Eagle Pass, Golden Age Pass, and Golden Access Pass.

Recreation Fees

If you plan to use a specialized facility (camping, parking, boat launch, ramps, swimming site, etc.) in the forest, you may have to pay a recreation fee.

Special Forest Products

Permits may be required for collecting many resources such as moss, ginseng, Christmas trees, and other products. You MUST contact the Forest Service for specific information and permit requirements prior to any collecting.

Firewood Permit

If you want to cut your own firewood in the Daniel Boone National Forest, you will need to purchase a permit.

Special Use Permits

Permits are required to use National Forests lands when there is commercial gain or there is an impact on the forest, such as commercial filming, outfitting and guide, river permits, wilderness permits, etc.

Concessionaires

A concessionaire is a private company that is contracted by the Forest Service to manage recreation facilities, like campgrounds.

Title: Passes and Permits
Last Updated: February 19, 2005