DCNR Road Use Agreements

The commercial use of DCNR Bureau of Forestry and Bureau of State Parks roads requires obtaining a Road Use Agreement from DCNR. An example of commercial use is the hauling of timber or other forest products. As part of the approved Road Use Agreement, bonding is required and a fee schedule is followed. Fees and bonding are in place to guarantee the condition of these roads is not compromised by any commercial activity. The fee schedule offers variable rates for such things as gross weight (light vs. heavy hauling), length of the commercial activity, and mileage traveled on the road or roads being used. Bonding or security required is based on road conditions prior to the commercial activity, such as surface material, and the presence of bridges or culvert crossings. Anyone planning on conducting a commercial activity that would entail the use of DCNR roads should contact the local Forest District Office or State Park Office for more information and to obtain an agreement. Requests should be made with plenty of time prior to commencing any commercial activity as some time is involved in preparing and processing a DCNR Road Use Agreement.