FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Campfire Permit

Where is the closest place to Livermore to get one? A lot of people are using the sequoia page here: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/passespermits/campfire_permit/campf... but is is outdated (2011). I don't want to drive 3 hours to get one, and all the websites are confusing as hell.

thanks,

Rob

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Permalink Reply by Sonof40 on January 25, 2012 at 10:01am

Print this, fill it out, keep it with you and go:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/passespermits/campfire_permit/calca...

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Permalink Reply by Shaman Rawb on January 25, 2012 at 10:16am

40, that says it expired Dec 2011. Are we saying just wing it? :)

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Permalink Reply by Sonof40 on January 25, 2012 at 10:19am

It's directly from their site. You can try downloading closer to your use but no ranger is going to site you for having it. All they care about is that you sign it, date it and follow the rules on the permit.

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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on January 25, 2012 at 10:04am

check out the National Forest Information page. there, you'll be able to download a permit, complete it and fax it in to any of the forest service offices. they will then fax back a signed copy, if i remember correctly.

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Permalink Reply by Shaman Rawb on January 25, 2012 at 10:26am

I can't find a fax number anywhere?

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Permalink Reply by Shaman Rawb on January 25, 2012 at 10:16am

Now do I also need this: http://store.usgs.gov/pass/annual.html

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Permalink Reply by Sonof40 on January 25, 2012 at 10:22am

You don't need it. But it could save you money if you're going several times during the year.

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Permalink Reply by Shaman Rawb on January 25, 2012 at 10:26am

If I'm going to camp at say, Barney Riley, where do I pay, or do I even pay anything? (If I don't get the annual)

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Permalink Reply by Sonof40 on January 25, 2012 at 10:31am

BR is not a park. No payment.

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Permalink Reply by Shaman Rawb on January 25, 2012 at 10:51am

Got it. So only for designated park areas, not BR or Estys Sierra trip.

Thanks for all the help. My family weren't campers if you can tell. lol

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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on January 25, 2012 at 10:58pm

Esty's High Sierra trip, yes. best thing to do if you're not sure is give the agency (e.g. forest service, national park, BLM) a call. do also keep in mind that fire restrictions can change within hours, so it's always best to call the local agency in advance of any trip. there have been severe cases in which driving on trails was even prohibited and campfires not allowed in camp even with a permit.

best advice: when in doubt, just call. do not take chances. you can get their fax number when you call too. ;-)