With more than 700 square miles of public lands, Alpine County includes portions of the Humboldt-Toiyabe, Stanislaus, and Eldorado National Forests, and the Mokelumne and Carson-Iceberg Wildernesses. Additional lands are managed by the Bureau of Land Management, California State Parks, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. This incredible region offers a wide variety of mountain and water-based recreation. Hiking, fishing, camping, skiing, rafting, cycling, and OHV use are just a few of the many activities available.

Campfire Permits: Campfire permits can be obtained at the Alpine County Visitor's Center in Markleeville. Permittees need only their valid driver's license/ID.

Christmas Tree Permits:  Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are available for purchase from beginning Nov. 1, or the first business day thereafter, through Dec. 24 . In Alpine County, permits can be purchased at the Markleeville General Store. Click here for more information and to download the tree cutting vicinity maps for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Sno Park Permits:  SNO-PARK permits are required. Purchase through the State of California's online vendor.

Wilderness Permits: Wilderness Permits are available via the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest website.