Shawnee National Forest
2026 seasonUSDA Forest Service
- Price
- $5 plus a $2.50 rec.gov online transaction fee
- Tallest tree
- 15 feet
- On sale
- Nov 17, 2026
- Cutting
- Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
- Where to buy
- Recreation.gov
Christmas Tree permits cost $5 plus, a $2.50 rec.gov online transaction fee.Christmas Trees, Shawnee National Forest, USDA Forest Service, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source
Rules for cutting
Only eastern red cedar, loblolly pine, shortleaf pine and white pine are covered.
Eastern red cedar trees, loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, and white pine trees are included in the permit.Shawnee National Forest. Read it at the source
Trees can be no taller than 15 feet, with a stump no wider than 6 inches and no higher than 6 inches.
Trees cannot be taller than 15 feet, and stumps are limited to a maximum of six inches in diameter.Shawnee National Forest. Read it at the source
Wilderness, natural areas and experimental forests are closed.
Within the Shawnee National Forest, do not cut trees in Wilderness areas, Natural Areas, or experimental forests.Shawnee National Forest. Read it at the source
Stay 150 feet from water and out of any area closed by a Forest Order.
Do not cut trees within 150 feet of water bodies or in any area of the Forest closed under a Forest Order.Shawnee National Forest. Read it at the source
Print the permit and bring it with you.
You must print and bring your Christmas Tree Permit with you.Shawnee 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).Shawnee National Forest. Read it at the source
