Whitman Ranger District Temporary Permit and Selling Changes.

BAKER CITY (Release from the Wallowa Whitman National Forest),  Whitman Ranger District would like to inform the public that as of May 1, 2023 we will be unable to sell commercial fuelwood, post and pole, transplant, commercial mushroom permits, maps, and recreation passes until approximately May 9, 2023.  The office will still be open for general questions and free-use permits. Whitman Ranger District commercial fuelwood, commercial mushroom, maps and recreation passes will be available at the following locations:

  • La Grande Ranger District: 3502 Hwy. 30, La Grande, OR 97850, 541-962-8500
  • Pine Field Office: 38470 Pine Town Lane Halfway, OR 97834, 541-519-2973, Open 8-3pm Monday – Friday (Closed May 2nd)

Some Forest products can be purchase at these nearby locations:

Maps:

  • The Trailhead Ski and Bike Shop: 1828 Main Street Baker City, OR, (541) 523-1668
  • Betty’s Books, LLC: 1813 Main Street Baker City, OR (541) 523-7551

Northwest Forest Recreation Pass:

  • The Trailhead Ski and Bike Shop: 1828 Main Street Baker City, OR (541) 523-1668

Interagency Recreation Pass:

  • Bureau of Land Management, Baker Field Office: 3100 H Street #1326 Baker City, OR (541) 523-1256

Free Use – Personal Fuelwood Permit:

  • D&B Supply: 3515 Pocahontas Road Baker City, OR (541) 523-6442
  • The Gold Post: 150 Mill Street Sumpter, OR (541) 894-2362
  • Halfway Mercantile: 117 S Main St, Halfway, OR (541) 742-6174
  • Burnt River Market: 304 Main St. Unity, OR (541) 446-3660

If you have any questions, additional information can be provided by contacting Rebecca Richardson, Resource Specialist, rebecca.richardson@usda.gov or (541)-523-1244. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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