November 8, 2024:
The 2025-26 Recreation Permits will go on sale for all 2024-25 motorized permit holders at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025. As many past permit holders know, this is the best time to reserve your access to explore to over 120,000 acres. Quantities are limited. Please email us at recreation@greendiamond.com with any questions.
November 8, 2024:
A portion of the Brooklyn unit southwest of Oakville in Grays Harbor is now available for firewood cutting. This Green Diamond Recreation Permit area is located approximately 5 miles southwest of Oakville off the Oakville Brooklyn Rd. Only Motorized Recreation Access Permit holders are authorized to cut firewood, free of charge, for personal use (5 cords or less). Please email us at recreation@greendiamond.com with any questions.
Directions: From Oakville, take State St to South Bank Rd. Travel south on South Bank Rd that turns to Garrard Creek Rd. Stay on Garrard Creek Rd for approximately 2 ¼ miles. Stay to the right to stay on Oakville Brooklyn Rd, approximately 2 miles to the recreation gate at the 9300 road. Stay on the 9300 road for approximately 1 mile. At the “Y”, stay to the left to enter the top portion of the unit. This is the start of the cutting area. (See this map for details).
September 24, 2024:
The Goldsborough Creek area just west of Shelton, in Mason County is now available for cutting of firewood. This Green Diamond Recreation Permit area is located approximately 2.5 miles east of Shelton off the Shelton Matlock Road. Only Motorized Recreation Access Permit holders are authorized to cut firewood, free of charge, for personal use (5 cords or less). Please have fire-prevention equipment on hand when using chainsaws. Please email us at recreation@greendiamond.com with any questions.
Directions: From Shelton, travel east on Shelton Matlock Road for approximately 2.5 miles to the recreation gate on the south side of the road. This is the 4200 Road gate. Follow the 4200 approximately 1.5 miles to the intersection with the 4250. Stay to the right to continue on 4200. Travel approximately 1/3 mile to the clear cut. This is the start of the cutting area. The cutting area ends at the intersection with the 4264 and 4263. (See this map for details).
May 6, 2024:
The 2024-25 Recreation Permits (for use September 1, 2024 - August 30, 2025) are sold out. Non-motorized permits are still available for purchase. See “Permits” section on the main page for links and information. Please email us at recreation@greendiamond.com with any questions.
