Golden Pond, KY – Personal and commercial use firewood permits are now available year-round at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. Permits must be obtained at the LBL Administrative Office, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
Authorization for removal is applicable for dead and downed trees only; standing dead or live trees cannot be cut and removed.
Firewood can be removed anywhere on LBL except in timber sale areas, designated recreation areas, cemeteries, or along major roads such as US68/KY80 and The Trace. Users are encouraged to take advantage of easily accessible ice storm debris piles along roadways.
Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with “Friends of LBL,” to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. Additional information is available on our website at www.lbl.org, or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000.