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Idaho, 2026 season

Idaho Christmas Tree Permits 2026

Seven national forests in Idaho sell Christmas tree permits, from free tags on the Salmon-Challis to $15 on the Caribou-Targhee, and BLM permits across four districts dropped to $1 for the 2025 holiday season.

11
Forests selling permits
7 on Recreation.gov
$5 to $10
Price per tree
2026 season
Nov 19
On sale
BLM Boise District, 2025 season
Free
Fourth graders
with an Every Kid Outdoors pass
Forest by forest

Where to get a Christmas tree permit in Idaho

The Salmon-Challis tag is good on open BLM land run by the Salmon and Challis field offices as well as the forest. BLM Idaho sells online at forestproducts.blm.gov and over the counter at most field offices; the Upper Snake Field Office is online only.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Salmon-Challis National Forest, Sawtooth National Forest, BLM Boise District, BLM Idaho Falls District, BLM Coeur d’Alene District and BLM Twin Falls District show the 2025 season, the most recent the forest has posted. Each forest posts its 2026 price and dates on its permit page in the fall.

Boise National Forest

2026 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$10 per tree on Recreation.gov
Tallest tree
12 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov
This permit allows you to cut a Christmas tree within designated areas of the Boise National Forest!
Boise National Forest Christmas Tree Permit, Recreation.gov (USDA Forest Service), read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

Trees may be up to 12 feet, cut below the lowest live limb and within 6 inches of the ground rather than the snow.

Maximum height restriction is 12 feet. Please do not cut trees over 12 feet tall. ... Take the whole tree. Cut your tree off below the lowest live limb and within 6 inches of the ground surface (not the snow surface.)
Boise National Forest. Read it at the source

Whitebark pine may not be cut, green or dead.

Cutting or removing whitebark pine trees, whether green or dead is prohibited.
Boise National Forest. Read it at the source

Stay 300 feet from state highways and listed forest roads, 300 feet from perennial streams and 150 feet from intermittent ones.

Do not cut within 300 feet of all State Highways and within 300 feet of the following National Forest System (NFS) roads: ... Do not cut within 300 feet either side of perennial streams and 150 feet either side of intermittent streams (dry streambed)
Boise National Forest. Read it at the source

The Pioneer Fire burn scar on the Lowman Ranger District is closed, as are the Warm Lake and Banks to Lowman highways, Park n Ski areas and active logging areas.

Do not cut within the Pioneer Fire Burn scar on the Lowman Ranger District - see map ... Do not cut along the Warm Lake Highway (NFS road 22) ... Do not cut along the Park 'n' Ski areas and ski trails and active logging areas
Boise National Forest. Read it at the source

No cutting on private, state or BLM land, in campgrounds, summer home areas, plantations or experimental forests.

Do not cut on private, State, and BLM lands / Campgrounds / Summer home areas (Ten Mile and Warm Lake) / Plantations / Experimental Forests
Boise National Forest. Read it at the source

Boise National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$15 per tree
Limit
one permit per household
Tallest tree
20 feet
Cutting
Until Dec 31, 2025
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, Caribou-Targhee ranger district offices, local vendors on the forest vendor list

These are the forest’s 2025 season details. The forest posts its 2026 price and dates on its permit page each fall.

Christmas tree permits are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov now through December 31, 2025.
Christmas tree permits available online through Recreation.gov from Caribou-Targhee National Forest, USDA Forest Service, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

Trees may be up to 20 feet with a stump of 6 inches or less; take the whole tree.

Tree Height: 20 feet maximum ... Stump Height: 6 inches maximum ... Take the whole tree. Do not remove the top of the tree; cut down the entire tree
Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Read it at the source

Two permit zones: the Targhee zone covers the Dubois, Ashton-Island Park, Teton Basin and Palisades districts and the Caribou zone the Montpelier, Soda Springs and Westside districts.

Targhee Zone - Dubois, Ashton-Island Park, Teton Basin, & Palisades RDs ... Caribou Zone - Montpelier, Soda Springs, & Westside RDs
Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Read it at the source

No cutting in or around private, state or BLM land, wilderness, state parks, campgrounds, summer home areas, guard stations or ski areas.

Do not cut trees in or around private, state or Bureau of Land Management lands, wilderness areas, wilderness study areas, state parks, campgrounds, organized sites, summer home areas, administrative sites (guard stations), ski areas, or other developed recreation areas.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Read it at the source

Avoid riparian areas, and check the district map since some districts have designated or restricted areas.

Please avoid riparian areas, which are sensitive and difficult to regenerate. ... Make sure you cut your tree on public lands. Some Ranger Districts have designated areas or areas with restrictions. Consult the maps and office of the Ranger District you wish to cut your Christmas tree from for additional information.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Read it at the source

The printed permit must be clearly displayed.

The permit must be printed and be clearly
Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Read it at the source

Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass get a free permit here.

Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit and can apply by entering the pass or voucher number when purchasing a permit (note: a $2.50 reservation fee will be applied).
Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Read it at the source

Caribou-Targhee National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 per permit
Limit
up to three permits per household
Tallest tree
12 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, Idaho Panhandle ranger stations, the Forest Supervisor office

These are the forest’s 2025 season details. The forest posts its 2026 price and dates on its permit page each fall.

Each permit costs $5 and each household may purchase up to three permits.
Christmas tree permits available from Idaho Panhandle National Forests, USDA Forest Service, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

Trees may be up to 12 feet with a stump of 6 inches or less; take the whole tree and scatter the leftover branches.

Tree Height: 12 feet maximum ... Stump height: 6 inches maximum. ... Take the whole tree. Cutting the tree top off is prohibited. ... Cut the leftover branches from the stump and scatter them.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Read it at the source

Western red cedar and whitebark pine may not be cut.

Prohibited Tree Species: Western Red Cedar and Whitebark Pine
Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Read it at the source

No cutting on private land, in wilderness, designated recreation sites, previously thinned areas, plantations or active timber sales.

Do not cut on private land, in wilderness areas, designated recreation sites, previously thinned areas, or existing tree plantations. ... Do not cut in active timber sales or areas that have been planted with new trees.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Read it at the source

Do not cut trees visible from major roads or within 150 feet of streams and creeks.

Do not cut trees visible from major roads, within 150-feet of streams and creeks, or inother well-used areas.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Read it at the source

Post the permit on the dash.

Please post your permit on your dash.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Read it at the source

Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass get a free permit here.

Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit and can apply by entering the pass or voucher number when purchasing a permit (note: a $2.50 reservation fee will be applied).
Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Read it at the source

Idaho Panhandle National Forests permits on Recreation.gov

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

2026 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 per permit on Recreation.gov
Tallest tree
12 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, local forest offices
This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within the Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests!
Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest Christmas Tree Permit, Recreation.gov (USDA Forest Service), read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

Trees may be up to 12 feet with a stump of 6 inches or less; take the whole tree.

Tree Height: 12 feet maximum ... Stump height: 6 inches maximum ... Take the whole tree. Cutting the tree top off is prohibited.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Read it at the source

Western red cedar and whitebark pine may not be cut, and trees over 25 feet may not be topped.

Prohibited Tree Species: Western Red Cedar and Whitebark Pine ... Large trees (over 25 feet) are not to be cut and topped for a Christmas tree.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Read it at the source

No cutting on private land, in wilderness, designated recreation sites, previously thinned areas, plantations, active timber sales or new plantings.

Do not cut on private land, in wilderness areas, designated recreation sites, previously thinned areas, or existing tree plantations. ... Do not cut in active timber sales or areas that have been planted with new trees.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Read it at the source

Do not cut trees visible from major roads or within 150 feet of streams and creeks.

Do not cut trees visible from major roads, within 150-feet of streams and creeks, or inother well-used areas.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Read it at the source

Post the permit on the dash.

Please post your permit on your dash.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Read it at the source

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests permits on Recreation.gov

Payette National Forest

2026 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$10 per permit, plus a $2.50 service fee online
Tallest tree
12 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, Payette ranger district offices, local vendors
This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Payette National Forest!
Payette National Forest Christmas Tree Permit, Recreation.gov (USDA Forest Service), read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

Trees may be up to 12 feet, cut below the lowest live limb and within six inches of the ground rather than the snow.

Tree height maximum is 12 feet. ... Cut your tree off below the lowest live limb and within six inches of the ground surface (not the snow surface).
Payette National Forest. Read it at the source

Take the whole tree; do not remove just the top.

Take the whole tree. Do not remove the top of the tree; cut down the entire tree.
Payette National Forest. Read it at the source

No cutting in wilderness, timber sales or new plantings, and not within sight of highways, campgrounds, recreation sites, private land or administrative sites.

Do not cut trees within wilderness areas, timber sales, and areas that have been planted with new trees. ... Do not cut trees within sight of highways, campgrounds or other recreation sites, private lands, and administrative sites.
Payette National Forest. Read it at the source

The permit is valid only on the Payette; a permit bought for another forest does not work here.

This permit is only valid on the Payette National Forest. Know where you are. Taking trees from private or State lands that are within National Forest boundaries is not allowed with this permit.
Payette National Forest. Read it at the source

Roads are usually slippery and unplowed, so a two wheel drive vehicle will not make most of them.

Roads are usually slippery and not plowed. Conventional two-wheel drive vehicles will not be able to drive most roads.
Payette National Forest. Read it at the source

Payette National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Salmon-Challis National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
Free at forest offices; a $2.50 service fee applies on Recreation.gov
Limit
two tags per person
Tallest tree
12 feet
Where to buy
Salmon-Challis district offices in Challis, Mackay and North Fork, the Public Lands Center in Salmon, Recreation.gov

These are the forest’s 2025 season details. The forest posts its 2026 price and dates on its permit page each fall.

Christmas tree tags will be available for free at all Salmon-Challis National Forest district offices in Challis, Mackay, North Fork, and the Public Lands Center in Salmon. ... Free tags are limited to two tags per person.
CHRISTMAS TREE TAGS AVAILABLE, Salmon-Challis National Forest, USDA Forest Service, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

Trees may be up to 12 feet with a stump of 6 inches or less; do not top a tree.

Make your cut below the lowest live limbs. Do not cut trees taller than 12 feet in height above the ground. Please do not top-cut trees.
Salmon-Challis National Forest. Read it at the source

The tag also works on open BLM land run by the Salmon and Challis field offices.

The tag may be used in any open area administered by the Salmon-Challis National Forest or the Salmon and Challis BLM Field Offices.
Salmon-Challis National Forest. Read it at the source

Stay 300 feet from campgrounds, streams, lakes and ponds, 100 feet from either side of any main road, 200 feet from US Highway 93 and a third of a mile from the Salmon River Road.

No cutting within 300 feet of campgrounds, streams, lakes, or ponds. ... Cut your tree at least 100 feet away from either side of any main road, including 200 feet from US Highway 93 and 1/3 mile from the roadside of the Salmon River Road (Forest Road #030).
Salmon-Challis National Forest. Read it at the source

Anything closed to firewood cutting on the firewood map is closed to Christmas trees, as are plantations and signed timber sales.

All areas shown on the firewood map as closed to fuelwood cutting or gathering of fuelwood are also closed to Christmas tree cutting. Reference the firewood map for closed areas. ... Tree plantations and signed timber sale areas.
Salmon-Challis National Forest. Read it at the source

Tie the signed tag to the tree before hauling it, or carry the printed or electronic permit bought online.

Once you have selected and cut your tree, place the tag around the stem or a branch of the tree before transporting. The tag must be signed and attached to the tree in such a manner that removal will destroy the tag.
Salmon-Challis National Forest. Read it at the source

Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass get a free permit here.

Additionally, in support of Every Kid Outdoors, the Salmon-Challis National Forest will offer one free holiday tree cutting permit to fourth graders who have a valid paper or durable Every Kid Outdoors pass.
Salmon-Challis National Forest. Read it at the source

Salmon-Challis National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Sawtooth National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$10 per permit
Limit
one tree per family or organization
Tallest tree
20 feet
Cutting
Until Dec 31
Where to buy
Sawtooth National Forest offices, Recreation.gov

These are the forest’s 2025 season details. The forest posts its 2026 price and dates on its permit page each fall.

Permits, which are valid until Dec. 31 in the year of issue, allow a family to choose and cut one tree up to 20 feet tall.
Christmas Tree Permits, Sawtooth National Forest, USDA Forest Service, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

Permits go on sale in mid November and are good until December 31 of the year they are issued.

Christmas tree permits for personal, family use go on sale each year in mid-November. Permits, which are valid until Dec. 31 in the year of issue, allow a family to choose and cut one tree up to 20 feet tall.
Sawtooth National Forest. Read it at the source

Lodgepole pine, subalpine fir, Douglas fir and pinyon pine are the trees on offer, depending where you cut.

Depending on the specific area where people choose to cut trees, a variety of trees are available. These include lodgepole pine, subalpine fir, Douglas-fir and pinyon pine.
Sawtooth National Forest. Read it at the source

Do not cut whitebark pine, and leave a stump of 8 inches or less.

Do not cut whitebark pine. Whitebark pine has five needles in a bunch and grows at high elevations. ... Stump height: 8 inches maximum
Sawtooth National Forest. Read it at the source

Wilderness is closed, as is ground within 200 feet of campgrounds, organization camps, summer homes and Forest Service facilities and within 150 to 300 feet of water depending on the district.

Areas closed to Christmas tree cutting include: • All Wilderness Areas • Within 200 feet of campgrounds, organization camps, summer homes, and Forest Service Facilities • Within 150 feet of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands on the Ketchum Ranger District and Sawtooth NRA • Within 300 feet of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands on the Fairfield and Minidoka Ranger District • All State and private land within the National Forest boundary • Other areas as designated by the Forest Service – see permit map
Sawtooth National Forest. Read it at the source

Free North Zone and South Zone Christmas tree maps are in the Avenza Maps Store.

The North Zone Christmas Tree Map, which includes the Fairfield and Ketchum Ranger Districts and the Sawtooth National Receation Area, and the South Zone Christmas Tree Map, which covers all divisions of the Minidoka Ranger District, are available free through the Avenza Maps Store.
Sawtooth National Forest. Read it at the source

Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass get a free permit here.

In support of Every Kid Outdoors initiative, the Sawtooth National Forest will offer one free Christmas tree permit to fourth graders who present a valid paper or durable Every Kid Outdoors pass.
Sawtooth National Forest. Read it at the source

Sawtooth National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

BLM Boise District

2025 season

Bureau of Land Management

Price
$1 per permit through January 31, 2026, reduced from $10
Limit
up to three trees
Tallest tree
20 feet
On sale
Nov 19
Cutting
Until Jan 31, 2026
Where to buy
forestproducts.blm.gov, the Owyhee Field Office in Marsing, the Four Rivers Field Office in Boise

These are the forest’s 2025 season details. The forest posts its 2026 price and dates on its permit page each fall.

Effective immediately through January 31, 2026, the BLM is reducing many personal-use permit fees to just $1, including Christmas tree permits and firewood permits.
BLM launches "One Dollar, One Tree" holiday savings across Idaho public lands, Bureau of Land Management, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

The district program page lists $10 with a limit of three trees before the fee reduction.

Permits are $10, limit 3 trees maximum.
BLM Boise District. Read it at the source

Any species may be cut, up to 20 feet.

Any species may be cut. ... Maximum tree height of 20 feet.
BLM Boise District. Read it at the source

Sales begin November 19.

Sales begin November 19
BLM Boise District. Read it at the source

Cut below the lowest live limb and leave a stump no higher than six inches; no topping.

Cut below lowest live limb - Leave stumps no higher than six inches. ... No topping of trees.
BLM Boise District. Read it at the source

Drive only on existing roads and stay off private land.

Drive only on existing roads. Don't block traffic when you park. Comply with road closures. ... Stay on designated roads and respect private land. Some tree cutting areas may be inaccessible after snowfall – early season cutting is advisable.
BLM Boise District. Read it at the source

BLM Boise District permit page

BLM Idaho Falls District

2025 season

Bureau of Land Management

Price
$1 per permit through January 31, 2026, reduced from $10
Limit
one tree per family
Cutting
Until Jan 31, 2026
Where to buy
forestproducts.blm.gov, the Pocatello Field Office

These are the forest’s 2025 season details. The forest posts its 2026 price and dates on its permit page each fall.

Effective immediately through January 31, 2026, the BLM is reducing many personal-use permit fees to just $1, including Christmas tree permits and firewood permits.
BLM launches "One Dollar, One Tree" holiday savings across Idaho public lands, Bureau of Land Management, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

The permit covers BLM land in southeastern Idaho inside the Pocatello and Upper Snake field office boundaries.

Permits are for Christmas trees on public lands managed by the BLM in southeastern Idaho (Pocatello and Upper Snake Field Office)
BLM Idaho Falls District. Read it at the source

The district program page lists $10 each with a limit of one per family before the fee reduction.

$10 each with a limit of one per family
BLM Idaho Falls District. Read it at the source

Wilderness study areas, Wolverine Canyon and BLM campgrounds are closed on the Pocatello side.

Trees may not be harvested in these areas managed by the BLM Pocatello Field Office: Petticoat Peak and Worm Creek Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs), Wolverine Canyon, BLM-administered campgrounds
BLM Idaho Falls District. Read it at the source

On the Upper Snake side the closed list runs from Sand Mountain and Black Canyon to Hells Half Acre and Cedar Butte.

WSAs: Sand Mountain, Black Canyon, Appendicitis Hill, Snake River Islands, Henrys Lake ... White Knob Mountains ... Hell’s Half Acre ... Hawley Mountain ... China Cup ... Cedar Butte ... Burnt Creek ... BLM-administered campgrounds
BLM Idaho Falls District. Read it at the source

Upper Snake sells online only; Pocatello also sells over the counter.

Upper Snake Field Office Permit sales are provided online only ... Pocatello Field Office Permit sales are available online
BLM Idaho Falls District. Read it at the source

BLM Idaho Falls District permit page

BLM Coeur d’Alene District

2025 season

Bureau of Land Management

Price
$1 per permit through January 31, 2026, reduced from $5
Limit
up to three permits per household
Cutting
Until Jan 31, 2026
Where to buy
forestproducts.blm.gov, the Coeur d’Alene Field Office, the Cottonwood Field Office

These are the forest’s 2025 season details. The forest posts its 2026 price and dates on its permit page each fall.

Effective immediately through January 31, 2026, the BLM is reducing many personal-use permit fees to just $1, including Christmas tree permits and firewood permits.
BLM launches "One Dollar, One Tree" holiday savings across Idaho public lands, Bureau of Land Management, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

The district program page lists $5 with a limit of three per household before the fee reduction.

Permit costs $5 ... Limit 3 per household
BLM Coeur d’Alene District. Read it at the source

Household limits went up to three trees with the fee reduction.

Increase household limits to up to 10 cords of firewood and up to three trees, with flexibility to adjust limits in areas with abundant resources.
BLM Coeur d’Alene District. Read it at the source

Cut below the lowest live limb and leave a stump no higher than six inches; no topping.

Cut below lowest live limb - Leave stumps no higher than six inches. ... No topping of trees.
BLM Coeur d’Alene District. Read it at the source

A permit is required, and prices and rules differ from the Forest Service.

You must have a valid permit to cut and/or remove trees from BLM-managed public lands. Tag prices and restrictions are different for trees cut on U.S.D.A Forest Service land.
BLM Coeur d’Alene District. Read it at the source

Drive only on existing roads and stay off private land.

Drive only on existing roads. Don't block traffic when you park. Comply with road closures. ... Stay on designated roads and respect private land. Some tree cutting areas may be inaccessible after snowfall – early season cutting is advisable.
BLM Coeur d’Alene District. Read it at the source

BLM Coeur d’Alene District permit page

BLM Twin Falls District

2025 season

Bureau of Land Management

Price
$1 per permit through January 31, 2026, reduced from $5
Limit
up to three trees
Cutting
Until Jan 31, 2026
Where to buy
forestproducts.blm.gov, the Shoshone Field Office

These are the forest’s 2025 season details. The forest posts its 2026 price and dates on its permit page each fall.

Effective immediately through January 31, 2026, the BLM is reducing many personal-use permit fees to just $1, including Christmas tree permits and firewood permits.
BLM launches "One Dollar, One Tree" holiday savings across Idaho public lands, Bureau of Land Management, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

The district program page lists $5.00 per permit at the Shoshone Field Office before the fee reduction.

Shoshone Field Office ... $5.00/permit
BLM Twin Falls District. Read it at the source

Household limits went up to three trees with the fee reduction.

Increase household limits to up to 10 cords of firewood and up to three trees, with flexibility to adjust limits in areas with abundant resources.
BLM Twin Falls District. Read it at the source

Cut below the lowest live limb and leave a stump no higher than six inches; no topping.

Cut below lowest live limb - Leave stumps no higher than six inches. ... No topping of trees.
BLM Twin Falls District. Read it at the source

Drive only on existing roads and stay off private land.

Drive only on existing roads. Don't block traffic when you park. Comply with road closures. ... Stay on designated roads and respect private land. Some tree cutting areas may be inaccessible after snowfall – early season cutting is advisable.
BLM Twin Falls District. Read it at the source

BLM Twin Falls District permit page

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A fourth grader with an Every Kid Outdoors pass can get a free Christmas tree permit from a national forest, and Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Salmon-Challis National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest say so on their permit page. The pass is free from the Every Kid Outdoors program, and the permit is redeemed on Recreation.gov with the pass number.

Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit and can apply by entering the pass or voucher number when purchasing a permit (note: a $2.50 reservation fee will be applied).
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