Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
2025 seasonUSDA Forest Service
- Price
- $5 each
- Limit
- a limit of five trees per household
- Cutting
- Until Dec 25, 2025
- Where to buy
- Recreation.gov, in person at the Tonopah office, in person at the Austin office on set dates
These are the forest’s 2025 season details. The forest posts its 2026 price and dates on its permit page each fall.
Cost $5 each, with a limit of five trees per household.Christmas Tree Permits, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, USDA Forest Service, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source
Rules for cutting
Species allowed: Juniper and Pinyon Pine.
Tree Types: Juniper and Pinyon PineHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District. Read it at the source
No topping: take the whole tree and leave a stump no taller than six inches with no live branches.
REMEMBER TOPPING TREES IS NOT PERMITTED! ... Please ensure that the maximum height of the stump left behind is no taller than six inches above bare soil with no live branches left on the stump.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District. Read it at the source
No cutting in developed campgrounds, administrative sites or designated wilderness; each permit is good only on its own ranger district.
Each Christmas tree permit is valid for the cutting of one tree in specific areas on lands managed by the Ranger District for which the permit was purchased. ... Christmas trees also cannot be harvested within developed campgrounds, administrative sites, or designated wilderness areas.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District. Read it at the source
Attach an in person tag to the tree; an online permit goes on the dashboard.
If you have purchased a Christmas tree permit in person, please ensure the adhesive tag is attached securely to the tree so it is visible during transportation. If you purchase your permit through Recreation.gov, a copy of the permit is required to be placed visibly on your vehicle dashboard.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District. Read it at the source
Do not cut five needle pines.
Do not cut five needle pines.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District. 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).Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District. Read it at the source
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District permits on Recreation.gov

