Additional Information

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. For more information, contact the agencies below:

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, thru 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 for the upcoming season beginning November 1, 2021 through May 30, 2022 and are currently only available for purchase through the State of California's  online vendor.  Click here for more information.

Wilderness Permits: Wilderness Permits are not currently available at the Visitor's Center. For information on obtaining one, visit the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest website.

For additional information, contact:

Alpine County Visitor's Center:

PO Box 265, #3 Webster Street

Markleeville, CA 96120

(530) 694-2475