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Nevada, 2025 season details

Nevada Christmas Tree Permits

Nevada sells Christmas tree permits on four Humboldt-Toiyabe ranger districts for $5 or $10, and BLM districts gave pinyon and juniper permits away free in December 2025.

7
Forests selling permits
4 on Recreation.gov
$5 to $10
Price per tree
as last posted, 2025
Dec 5, 2025
On sale
BLM Carson City District, 2025 season
Free
Fourth graders
with an Every Kid Outdoors pass
Forest by forest

Where to get a Christmas tree permit in Nevada

BLM Nevada said on Dec 5, 2025 that Christmas tree and firewood permits would be free through January 31 in five of its six districts (Southern Nevada has no forested BLM land); only the Carson City, Winnemucca and Elko districts posted 2025 details. Ely and Battle Mountain district pages found are from 2016 and 2021 and are not used.

The details below are 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.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District

2025 season

USDA 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 Pine
Humboldt-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

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$10 each
Limit
a limit of two per household
Cutting
Until Dec 25, 2025
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, local vendors

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

Cost $10 each, with a limit of two 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: Incense Cedar, Jeffery/Ponderosa Pine, Juniper, Lodgepole and Limited White Fir.

Tree Types: Incense Cedar, Jeffery/Ponderosa Pine, Juniper, Lodgepole and Limited White Fir
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson 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, Carson 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, Carson Ranger District. Read it at the source

Permits are limited and stop when the allotment sells out.

The Carson Ranger District has a limited amount of Christmas tree permits available, and once those allotted permits are sold, no more will be available.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson 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, Carson Ranger District. Read it at the source

Do not cut five needle pines.

Do not cut five needle pines.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson 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, Carson Ranger District. Read it at the source

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District permits on Recreation.gov

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 each
Limit
a limit of five trees per household
Cutting
Until Dec 25, 2025
Where to buy
Recreation.gov only

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, Pinyon Pine, and White Fir.

Tree Types: Juniper, Pinyon Pine, and White Fir- NO Bristlecone may be harvested.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely 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, Ely 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, Ely Ranger District. Read it at the source

Cut at least 50 feet from a road, outside campgrounds, the Murry Watershed and all Wilderness; no bristlecone.

Christmas Tree harvesting on the Ely Ranger District may take place anywhere that is outside of an established campground, Murry Watershed area, and all Wilderness areas. Cutting must take place at least 50 feet from a road.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely 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, Ely Ranger District. Read it at the source

Do not cut five needle pines.

Do not cut five needle pines.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely 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, Ely Ranger District. Read it at the source

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District permits on Recreation.gov

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District

2025 season

USDA 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 and by phone at the Elko office, local vendors

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, Pinyon Pine, and White Fir.

Tree Types: Juniper, Pinyon Pine, and White Fir
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge 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, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge 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, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge 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, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District. Read it at the source

Do not cut five needle pines.

Do not cut five needle pines.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge 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, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District. Read it at the source

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District permits on Recreation.gov

BLM Carson City District

2025 season

Bureau of Land Management

Price
free
Limit
no more than ten permits to one individual
On sale
Dec 5, 2025
Cutting
Until Dec 25, 2025
Where to buy
forestproducts.blm.gov, BLM Carson City District Office, BLM Nevada State Office in Reno, Cal Ranch in Carson City, Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce in Gardnerville

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

The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, will begin issuing Christmas tree permits for free on Friday, Dec. 5, online and in-person. The permit is valid from the date of issuance through Dec. 25.
BLM Christmas Tree permits are available online & in-person, starting November 24, Bureau of Land Management, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

Only pinyon pine or juniper may be cut.

The permit allows the user to cut only a pinyon pine or juniper tree. The cutting of all other tree species is prohibited.
BLM Carson City District. Read it at the source

Pinyon may be cut only in the Clan Alpine, Desatoya and Excelsior Mountains, not in the Pine Nut Mountains or Virginia Range; juniper anywhere on district BLM land.

Pinyon pine Christmas trees may only be harvested in the Clan Alpine and Desatoya Mountains east of Fallon, and the Excelsior Mountains southeast of Hawthorne, NV. Pinyon pine Christmas trees may not be harvested within the Pine Nut Mountains or the Virginia Range due to past fires and habitat conservation. Juniper Christmas trees may be harvested on all Carson City District BLM administered lands.
BLM Carson City District. Read it at the source

No cutting in Wilderness or Wilderness Study Areas.

No cutting of Christmas trees within Wilderness or Wilderness study areas
BLM Carson City District. Read it at the source

BLM Carson City District permit page

BLM Winnemucca District

2025 season

Bureau of Land Management

Price
free
Limit
a limit of 3 trees per household
On sale
Dec 5, 2025
Cutting
Until Dec 24, 2025
Where to buy
forestproducts.blm.gov, Winnemucca District Office, by phone

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

The Winnemucca District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for free starting December 5 through Dec. 24.
Christmas tree permits will be available on the Winnemucca District, Bureau of Land Management, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

Only pinyon pine and juniper may be cut.

Pinyon Pine and Juniper are the only tree species that can be harvested on public lands.
BLM Winnemucca District. Read it at the source

Follow the boundaries on the map issued with the permit; much of Fencemaker Canyon is closed.

Please pay attention to marked boundary areas in the field and on the provided map, there is a large portion of Fencemaker Canyon that is restricted from Christmas tree cutting
BLM Winnemucca District. Read it at the source

BLM Winnemucca District permit page

BLM Elko District

2025 season

Bureau of Land Management

Price
free
Cutting
Until Dec 24, 2025
Where to buy
forestproducts.blm.gov, Elko District Office

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

The Bureau of Land Management Elko District is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public for free.
Christmas tree-cutting permits available at BLM Elko office, Bureau of Land Management, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

Only pinyon pine and juniper may be cut, on BLM land.

The permit allows the user to cut Pinyon Pine and Juniper trees ONLY, on Bureau of Land Management administered lands.
BLM Elko District. Read it at the source

No cutting in wilderness study areas.

Trees cannot be cut in areas designated as wilderness study areas (WSA’s).
BLM Elko District. Read it at the source

BLM Elko District permit page

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The free Christmas tree permit for Nevada fourth graders

A fourth grader with an Every Kid Outdoors pass can get a free Christmas tree permit from a national forest, and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District 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).
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District. Read it at the source
A small child in a knit hat rides a sled beside a cut fir tree on a snowy forest track, an adult and a dog walking ahead
A family tree on its way out of the Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming. The forest shared this photo to remind fourth graders that the Every Kid Outdoors pass brings a free tree permit. “Christmas tree - Bighorn National Forest - December 2017”, US Forest Service, Public domain

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Christmas tree permits in other states

Tall snow covered conifers lining a snowy forest road under a bright blue sky
Fresh snow on the conifers of a Pacific Southwest Region national forest in November 2024, the week the region reminded families that its tree permits sell on Recreation.gov. “Are you ready to get into the holiday spirit? Christmas tree permits are availiable online at Recreation (20241116-FS-ASA-55)”, Region 5 Photography, Public domain

Compiled September 22, 2026. Every price, date and rule above is republished from Christmas Tree Permits, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, USDA Forest Service and the other forest pages linked beside each quote, read on September 22, 2026. Prices, dates and cutting areas change each fall, so the forest’s page is the one to check before a trip. Every state is in the national Christmas tree permit guide.