Forest Service Information and Documentation

U.S. Forest Service, Region 5
San Bernardino National Forest (SBNF)
602 S. Tippecanoe Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92408 (909) 382-2682
Danelle D. (“DD”) Harrison, Forest Supervisor
(909) 382-2710 danelle.harrison@usda.gov

Big Bear Discovery Center
40971 North Shore Drive, Hwy 38
Fawnskin CA 92333 (909) 382-2790

Forest Service Dispatcher [24-Hour]
(909) 383-5654

Forest Service Website Links and Documentation

• U.S. Forest Service Information
  The U.S. Forest Service sometimes provides information and communication on its website that may be of interest to cabin owners in Big Bear.

• USFS, San Bernardino National Forest – Recreation Residences
  Background information and resources regarding the Recreation Residences program in the SBNF.

• Forest Service Handbook - Region 5 - FSH 2709.11 - Special Uses Handbook - Effective 7/1/2016
  Update to Chapter 40 - Special Uses Administration, which provides guidelines and direction to Special Uses Administrators for administration of recreation residences on Forest Service lands.

• Request for FS Approval for Maintenance and Improvements
  This form must be submitted and approved before any work is done on a Forest Service cabin.

• Recreation Residence Inspection Review Form 2720-123 (2002-Jun-05) - SBNF
  For use by Forest Service personnel or Recreation Residence owners when inspecting cabins and surrounding lot.

• USFS Boat, Trailer, and Vehicle Storage Regulations
  The Forest Service has clearly defined the policies and regulations regarding the parking and storage of boats, trailers, and vehicles on Forest Service land (6-30-2007).

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service) Term Special Use Permit for Recreation Residences — Form FS-2700-5a (02/07)

• Forest Service transmittal letter with 20-year permits – September 1998

• Incident Information System (e.g., wildfires)