Downed trees at three state parks around Indiana are being made available for firewood.

With a permit, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources says certain trees can soon be cut for firewood at Turkey Run State Park in Marshall, Shades State Park in Waveland, and Tippecanoe River State Park in Winamac.

At Turkey Run and Shades state parks, those interested will have access to cut trees- and obtain a permit to do so- starting Dec. 8. Trees can be cut down until Feb. 28. A permit has to be obtained for each load of firewood.

Permits are available at Turkey Run’s office, Nature Center, or entrance gate between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily except on holidays observed by the state. Wood can be cut daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The cost of one pickup-truck load is $10. 

Wood can be cut and removed from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Permits are not available on state observed holidays.

For more information, call 765-597-2635.

Those near Tippecanoe River State Park can obtain a permit and begin cutting trees there starting Dec. 11 and ending March 1. Wood can be cut daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pick up a permit before each individual load at the park’s office Monday through Friday, not including holidays, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.