MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The public is invited to cut up and remove certain downed trees in the 1812 Fields at Mississinewa Lake for firewood. The fields are located on County Road 600 North, just west of the intersection with 300 West.
Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff. They are along roadsides or in public areas such as campsites and picnic areas.
Permit sales and cutting are available Feb. 6 and through March 31.
The cost of one pickup-truck load is $10. All proceeds will be used for resource management and restoration efforts, including replacement of trees in campgrounds and other public areas.
A firewood permit must be obtained for each load at the Mississinewa Lake park office between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Permits are not available on observed state holidays or weekends.
Firewood may be cut up to 30 feet from roadsides in designated areas; however, vehicles are not allowed off roads. The use of tractors, UTVs, and ATVs is prohibited. Wood may be cut and removed between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. For more information, call the Mississinewa Lake office at 765-473-6528.
Firewood cut at Mississinewa Lake is for personal use only and cannot be sold.
Mississinewa Lake (on.IN.gov/mississinewalake) is at 4675 S. 625 East, Peru.