The public is invited to cut up and remove certain downed trees at Tippecanoe River State Park for firewood.

Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff for safety purposes. They are along roadsides or in public areas such as campsites and picnic areas.

Permit sales and cutting are permitted Jan. 13 through March 14.

The cost of one pickup-truck load is $10. A load is defined as an 8-foot standard pickup truck bed without any modifications.

A firewood permit must be obtained for each load at Tippecanoe River’s office between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Wood can be cut and removed between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily.

Permits are not available on observed state holidays.

Firewood cut at Tippecanoe River State Park is for personal use only and cannot be sold.

Tippecanoe River State Park (on.IN.gov/tippecanoeriver) is at 4200 N. U.S. 35 Winamac.

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