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Oregon, 2026 season

Oregon Christmas Tree Permits 2026

Eleven Oregon national forests sell Christmas tree permits and all of them charge $5 a tree. Most allow five permits per household; the Umatilla and the Umpqua hold it to one. Maximum tree height runs from 12 feet on the Deschutes, Malheur, Ochoco, Rogue River-Siskiyou and Siuslaw to 15 feet on the Fremont-Winema, Mt. Hood, Wallowa-Whitman, Umpqua and Willamette, and 14 on the Umatilla. Eight BLM districts sell their own $5 tags through forestproducts.blm.gov, cut to $1 for the 2025 holidays. Permits are also sold over the counter at ranger stations and at local stores across the state.

12
Forests selling permits
11 on Recreation.gov
$5
Price per tree
2026 season
Nov 15
On sale
Umatilla National Forest, 2025 season
Free
Fourth graders
with an Every Kid Outdoors pass
Forest by forest

Where to get a Christmas tree permit in Oregon

Oregon has no state forest Christmas tree program: the Department of Forestry lists mushrooms, ferns, beargrass and huckleberries among its special forest products and no Christmas trees.

Deschutes National Forest, Malheur National Forest, Mt. Hood National Forest, Ochoco National Forest, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Siuslaw National Forest, Umatilla National Forest, Umpqua National Forest, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Willamette National Forest and BLM Oregon districts 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.

Deschutes National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 per permit, with a $2.50 reservation fee on Recreation.gov
Limit
five permits per household
Tallest tree
12 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, Forest Service offices, local vendors around Central Oregon

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 for purchase seasonally on Recreation.gov (a service fee will be applied). Individual Christmas tree permits are $5 each and households can purchase a maximum of five permits. Christmas tree permits purchased online will need to be printed to be valid.
Christmas Trees, Deschutes National Forest, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

One permit covers one tree of any species under 12 feet, and each household may buy five.

One permit is required for each tree ... Five permits maximum, per household. Permits are $5.00 each. ... Select any tree species that is less than 12 feet tall.
Deschutes National Forest. Read it at the source

Stay at least 150 feet from main roads, recreation sites and campgrounds, and 300 feet from streams and other water.

The tree you choose must be at least 150 feet from main roads, recreation sites and campgrounds ... Do not cut trees within 300 feet of streams and other bodies of water
Deschutes National Forest. Read it at the source

Take only a tree with another within 20 feet of it, and leave a stump under 12 inches.

Only take a tree that is within 20 feet of another tree. Cut stumps shorter than 12 inches.
Deschutes National Forest. Read it at the source

Private property, young plantations and designated wilderness are closed, as is anything within 150 feet of a state highway or developed area.

Please do not cut trees: ... On private property ... Within 150 feet of state highways, picnic areas, campgrounds and other developed areas ... Within young tree plantations (nursery grown seedlings planted for future forests) ... Within designated Wilderness areas
Deschutes National Forest. Read it at the source

Driving to your tree has to follow the forest travel map and any road closures.

Respect road and area closures. Motorized travel for the purpose of cutting your tree must comply with restriction found on Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Maps.
Deschutes National Forest. Read it at the source

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

Students using the Every Kid Outdoors voucher can obtain their free Christmas tree permit by visiting a Forest Service office or on Recreation.gov. The student should check the box indicating they have a pass and enter the pass or voucher number (a $2.50 reservation fee will be applied).
Deschutes National Forest. Read it at the source

Deschutes National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Fremont-Winema National Forest

2026 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 per permit on Recreation.gov
Tallest tree
15 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov
The Fremont-Winema National Forest has limitations on the size of the tree you can cut and the species of trees that are permitted. ... Tree Height: 15 feet maximum, Stump diameter: 6 inches maximum
Christmas Tree Cutting Information, Fremont-Winema National Forest, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

The tree may be no taller than 15 feet, with a stump no more than 6 inches across and under 12 inches high.

Tree Height: 15 feet maximum, Stump diameter: 6 inches maximum ... Cut the tree as close as possible to the ground and leave as little of the stump as possible, less than 12 inches.
Fremont-Winema National Forest. Read it at the source

Print the permit and keep it on the dashboard while you cut and carry the tree.

You must print and bring your Christmas Tree Permit with you. This permit must be displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle at all times while cutting and transporting a Christmas tree on the Fremont-Winema National Forest.
Fremont-Winema National Forest. Read it at the source

Cutting is confined to the national forest in Klamath and Lake Counties, and it is on you to know you are not on private, state or other federal land.

The Fremont-Winema National Forest’s Christmas tree permits are valid for use on the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Klamath and Lake Counties. You may cut trees only within the national Forest boundary. Please respect surrounding private property. It is the responsibility of the cutter to ensure they are not getting their tree from private, state, or other federal lands.
Fremont-Winema National Forest. Read it at the source

Active timber sales, wilderness, experimental forests, plantations, developed recreation areas, administrative sites and any posted area are closed, as is ground within 100 feet of a stream bank.

Do not cut in active timber sales or areas that have been planted with new trees. Do not cut in Wilderness areas, experimental forests, tree plantations, developed recreation areas, administrative sites, or in any other posted area. Do not cut trees within 100 feet of stream banks.
Fremont-Winema National Forest. Read it at the source

Which species you may cut depends on the district, and a Sno-Park permit is needed to park at a designated Sno-Park.

The following tree species may be cut on the Bly, Lakeview, Paisley, and Silver Lake Ranger Districts: Ponderosa pine, Lodgepole pine, white fir, and incense cedar. ... A valid Sno-Park Permit issued by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required for parking at designated Sno-Parks.
Fremont-Winema National Forest. Read it at the source

Fremont-Winema National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Malheur National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 per permit on Recreation.gov
Tallest tree
12 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, Malheur National Forest offices, local vendors in John Day, Burns, Hines and Seneca

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

To purchase permits in person, visit any Malheur National Forest office or one of this year’s Christmas Tree Permit vendors ... Get a Christmas Tree Permit online at Recreation.gov.
Christmas Tree Permits, Malheur National Forest, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

The tree may be no taller than 12 feet with a stump under 12 inches, and the whole tree comes down rather than its top.

Tree Height: 12 feet maximum ... Stump height: 12 inches maximum ... Take the whole tree. Do not remove the top of the tree; cut down the entire tree
Malheur National Forest. Read it at the source

Leave 20 feet between the tree you take and the next one.

Do not cut a tree unless there is another tree within 20 feet to maintain disbursement of trees and optimum growth for the future.
Malheur National Forest. Read it at the source

Carry a tag for every tree and put it on as soon as the tree is down.

Have a Christmas tree tag in your possession for each tree removed. Place the tag on your tree immediately after cutting.
Malheur National Forest. Read it at the source

Private land, wilderness, campgrounds, plantations, active timber sales and riparian, scenic, research and botanical areas are closed.

Do not cut on private land, in wilderness areas, designated campgrounds, or existing tree plantations. ... Do not cut in active timber sales or areas that have been planted with new trees. ... Removal of transplants from riparian (springs, creeks, wet areas), campgrounds, wilderness, scenic, research, and botanical areas is prohibited. Avoid old growth areas as well.
Malheur National Forest. Read it at the source

Keep 50 feet back from any road and 150 feet from the main highways.

Do not cut trees within 50 feet from any road, and 150 feet from Highway 26, County Road 62, and Forest Road 16.
Malheur 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).
Malheur National Forest. Read it at the source

Malheur National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Mt. Hood National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 per permit for one tree, with a $2.50 Recreation.gov service fee
Limit
five trees per household a year
Tallest tree
15 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, Sandy and Zigzag district offices, 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/permit/tree. Recreation.gov charges $2.50 service fee. No additional service fees are charged when purchased from a vendor or district office. ... Annual Limit - 5 trees/household.
Christmas Trees, Mt. Hood National Forest, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

The tree may be no more than 15 feet tall, must be growing within 12 feet of another tree, and comes down whole with a stump no more than 6 inches high.

Tree guidelines - Maximum 15 feet tall. Must be growing within 12 feet of another tree. Cut down the entire tree, leaving a stump no more than 6 inches from the ground.
Mt. Hood National Forest. Read it at the source

No cutting within 100 feet of a highway, in wilderness, in recreation areas or on trails, or in an active timber sale.

Prohibitions - No tree cutting within 100 feet of any highway; in wilderness or recreation areas & trails; or within active timber sales.
Mt. Hood National Forest. Read it at the source

Permits go on sale in mid November and are sold through December 31.

Christmas tree permits are available each year beginning in mid-November. Permits cost $5 per tree and each household can purchase up to five per year.
Mt. Hood National Forest. Read it at the source

An online permit and the cutting guidelines have to be printed and with you, and a tree map is required while harvesting.

Please note that Recreation.gov charges a $2.50 service fee and that your online permit and cutting guidelines must be printed and on your person when you go to get your tree. ... A tree map is required when harvesting.
Mt. Hood National Forest. Read it at the source

Only the Sandy and Zigzag district offices sell permits over the counter.

Christmas tree permits are available to purchase only at the Sandy and Zigzag district offices. Hours can vary - we recommend calling in advance.
Mt. Hood National Forest. Read it at the source

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

Fourth graders can receive a free Christmas tree permit! They must have their Every Kid Outdoors pass or voucher with them to receive the permit.
Mt. Hood National Forest. Read it at the source

Mt. Hood National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Ochoco National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 per permit on Recreation.gov
Tallest tree
12 feet
Where to buy
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 permits are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut may be found here.
Christmas tree permits available online through Recreation.gov from the Ochoco National Forest, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

The tree may be no taller than 12 feet with a stump no more than 6 inches high, and you take the whole tree.

Tree Height: 12 feet maximum ... Stump height: 6 inches maximum ... Take the whole tree. Do not remove the top of the tree; cut down the entire tree
Ochoco National Forest. Read it at the source

Grand fir, Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine and western juniper are the trees to look for, pines on the south and west slopes and firs on the north and east.

Quality Christmas trees on the Ochoco National Forest include grand fir, Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, and western juniper. Pines typically grow on the south and west slopes, firs will be found north and east facing slopes.
Ochoco National Forest. Read it at the source

Private land and the Mill Creek, Bridge Creek and Black Canyon wilderness areas are closed, as are active timber sales and newly planted ground.

Do not cut on private land or Mill Creek, Bridge Creek and Black Canyon Wilderness Areas. ... Do not cut in active timber sales or areas that have been planted with new trees.
Ochoco National Forest. Read it at the source

Keep 150 feet from state highways, picnic areas, campgrounds and other developed areas, and 300 feet from streams.

Do not cut within 150 feet of state highways, picnic areas, campgrounds, and other developed areas ... Do not cut trees within 300 feet of streams
Ochoco National Forest. Read it at the source

Parking at a designated Sno-Park needs an Oregon Sno-Park permit.

An Oregon Sno-Park permit is required for parking at designated Sno-Parks.
Ochoco 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).
Ochoco National Forest. Read it at the source

Ochoco National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 per permit, with a $2.50 processing fee on Recreation.gov
Limit
five permits per household
Tallest tree
12 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, Forest Service and interagency offices, local vendors across southwest Oregon

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

Some of our conifer trees make ideal Christmas trees, and for $5 a tree, you can bring home the holiday magic from your National Forest!
Christmas Trees, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

One permit covers one tree, and five per household is the limit.

One permit is required for each Christmas tree, and five permits maximum, per household. Permits are $5.00 each.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Read it at the source

The tree must be under 12 feet, within 12 feet of another tree, and cut to a stump shorter than 12 inches.

Select any tree species that is less than 12 feet tall. ... Only take a tree that is within 12 feet of another tree. ... Cut stumps shorter than 12 inches.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Read it at the source

The permit has to be validated and attached to the tree while you carry it home.

Christmas tree permits must be validated and attached to your tree during transit.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Read it at the source

Cut only on land open to harvest, which the map handed over with the permit shows.

In southwest Oregon, cut your Christmas tree only on lands open to Christmas tree harvest. Basic maps are provided at the time of permit purchase, and Forest and District maps are available for sale.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Read it at the source

Private property, ground within 200 feet of a state highway, picnic area or campground, and anything within 300 feet of water are closed.

Please Don’t Cut Trees in These Places ... On private property. ... Within 200 feet of state highways, picnic areas, campgrounds and other developed areas. ... Within 300 feet of streams and bodies of water.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Read it at the source

A Forest Service permit and a BLM Medford District permit both work, and neither is refundable.

Permits are non-refundable. There is a limit of five tree permits per household, and the permits may be used only on those lands open to Christmas tree harvesting that are administered by the RRSNF and the Bureau of Land Management Medford District.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Read it at the source

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

If a fourth grade student has their valid 2025-2026 Every Kid Outdoors pass, they can get a Christmas tree permit for free! For in-person permits, the fourth grader must be present in an office to receive their permit.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Read it at the source

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Siuslaw National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 per tree, with an additional $2.50 fee on Recreation.gov
Limit
five permits per household, one tree per permit
Tallest tree
12 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, district offices

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 cost $5 each. An additional $2.50 fee will be charged for permits purchased through Recreation.gov.
Christmas Tree Permits, Siuslaw National Forest, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

A permit runs until December 31 and covers one tree up to 12 feet.

Permit Duration: Until Dec. 31 ... Allowable Quantities: One tree per permit. Each household can purchase up to a maximum of 5 permits. ... Remarks: Maximum tree height is 12 feet
Siuslaw National Forest. Read it at the source

Permits go on sale in late October or early November and must be bought from the forest where the tree will be cut.

Christmas tree permits are available through Recreation.gov beginning in late October or early November. ... Permits must be purchased from the forest where the tree will be cut.
Siuslaw National Forest. Read it at the source

Douglas fir is the tree the coast range offers, and right sized ones take some hunting.

Douglas-fir is the primary species found on the Siuslaw, and right-sized trees can be challenging to find.
Siuslaw National Forest. Read it at the source

Campgrounds, developed recreation sites and the ground within 200 feet of them are closed, as is anything within 100 feet of a hiking trail, and botanical areas, research natural areas, wilderness and scenic areas are off limits entirely.

Christmas tree cutting is prohibited in campgrounds, developed recreation sites, and lands within 200 feet of these areas, as well as within 100 feet on each side of designated hiking trails. All forest product harvesting is prohibited in Botanical Areas, Research Natural Areas (including Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area), wilderness areas, scenic areas, and land other than designated on the map received with your permit.
Siuslaw National Forest. Read it at the source

Pick a trunk six inches or less across, cut within six inches of the ground, never take the top of a tall tree, and tag it before it goes in the vehicle.

Select a tree with a trunk six inches or less in diameter and prepare to cut the tree no more than six inches above ground level. ... Never cut a tall tree just for the top. ... Attach your tree tag to harvested tree before placing in vehicle.
Siuslaw National Forest. Read it at the source

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

Current fourth-grader students are eligible for one free tree with an Every Kid Outdoors Pass.
Siuslaw National Forest. Read it at the source

Siuslaw National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Umatilla National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 each, with an additional $2.50 fee on Recreation.gov
Limit
one per household
Tallest tree
14 feet
On sale
Nov 15
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, Umatilla National Forest offices, local businesses in eastern Oregon and southeast Washington

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 cost $5 each and are limited to one per household. An additional $2.50 fee will be charged for permits purchased through Recreation.gov.
Christmas Tree Permits, Umatilla National Forest, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

A permit is good on any Umatilla ranger district when the brochure rides along with it.

The Christmas tree permit is valid on any Umatilla National Forest Ranger District land when accompanied by this brochure.
Umatilla National Forest. Read it at the source

The tree may be up to 14 feet, the stump no higher than 10 inches, and topping a tree is illegal.

Leave stumps no higher than 10 inches. It is illegal to “top” a tree. ... The maximum height of tree to be cut is 14 feet tall.
Umatilla National Forest. Read it at the source

Private land, wilderness, campgrounds, plantations and active timber sales are closed, as is ground within 200 feet of the ski areas, summer homes, the Tollgate Work Center or a guard station.

Do not cut in active timber sales or areas that have been planted with new trees. Do not cut on private land, in wilderness areas, designated campgrounds, or existing tree plantations. Do not cut trees within 200 feet of Bluewood or Spout Springs Ski Areas, summer home sites, Tollgate Work Center, or Forest Service Guard Stations.
Umatilla National Forest. Read it at the source

Getting into the Tollgate area gets hard after December 1, when most forest roads close for winter.

Christmas tree cutting in the Tollgate Area on the Walla Walla Ranger District can be challenging after December 1, when most Forest roads close for the winter. After Dec. 1, snowmobiling or snowshoeing will be your only access onto most roads off Hwy 204.
Umatilla National Forest. Read it at the source

An online permit must be printed to be valid and works only on Umatilla National Forest land.

As specified on the permit, Christmas tree permits purchased online must be printed to be valid and can only be used on Umatilla National Forest lands.
Umatilla 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 online (note: a $2.50 reservation fee will be applied).
Umatilla National Forest. Read it at the source

Umatilla National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Umpqua National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 each, with an additional $2.50 fee on Recreation.gov
Limit
one per household
Tallest tree
15 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, Forest offices, local businesses around Roseburg

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 cost $5 each and are limited to one per household. An additional $2.50 fee will be charged for permits purchased through Recreation.gov.
Christmas Tree Permits Available for the Umpqua National Forest, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

The tree may be up to 15 feet, cut as close to the ground as you can get below the lowest live branch, with 12 feet left between the trees that stay.

Tree Height: 15 feet maximum. ... Spacing: Leave trees 12 feet apart for future forest development. ... Stump height: Cut as close to the ground below the lowest live branch as possible.
Umpqua National Forest. Read it at the source

Print the map that matches where you plan to cut and carry it with the permit.

DO NOT FORGET to print your maps. A map must accompany your permit relative to where you plan to harvest.
Umpqua National Forest. Read it at the source

Private land, wilderness, experimental forests, research natural areas, plantations and active timber sales are closed, as is anything in sight of a campground or recreation site.

Do not cut on private land, in wilderness areas, experimental forests, research natural areas or existing tree plantations. ... Do not cut in active timber sales or areas that have been planted with new trees. ... Do not cut trees within sight of campgrounds or recreation sites.
Umpqua National Forest. Read it at the source

Behind a locked gate you may cut on foot, but do not drive around the gate, and posted no cutting areas stay closed.

Do not go around gates and barricades with a motorized vehicle. Cutting is allowed behind locked gates and barricades unless posted with “No Cutting” signs but only accessible by foot. ... Do not cut trees within areas posted "No Christmas Tree Cutting.”
Umpqua National Forest. Read it at the source

An online permit must be printed to be valid and works only on Umpqua National Forest land.

As specified on the permit, Christmas tree permits purchased online must be printed to be valid and can only be used on Umpqua National Forest lands.
Umpqua 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 online (note: a $2.50 reservation fee will be applied).
Umpqua National Forest. Read it at the source

Umpqua National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 per permit on Recreation.gov
Tallest tree
15 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest offices, local vendors in Baker City, La Grande, Enterprise and Joseph

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. ... For purchases in person visit any Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Office or one of the local vendors for 2025 Christmas Tree Permits
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Christmas tree permits, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

The tree may be up to 15 feet, the stump no more than 10 inches high and 6 inches across, and the whole tree comes down.

Tree Height: 15 feet maximum ... Stump height: 10 inches maximum ... Stump diameter: 6 inches maximum ... Take the whole tree. Do not remove the top of the tree; cut down the entire tree
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Read it at the source

Private land, wilderness, campgrounds, plantations and active timber sales are closed.

Do not cut on private land, in wilderness areas, designated campgrounds, or existing tree plantations. ... Do not cut in active timber sales or areas that have been planted with new trees.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Read it at the source

Stay 50 feet off any road, and cutting within sight of a state highway is prohibited.

Do not cut trees within 50 feet of road ... Christmas Tree cutting within sight of a State Highway is prohibited.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Read it at the source

The Baker City and La Grande watersheds, Anthony Lakes, the Starkey Experimental Forest and the Hurricane Creek and Lostine drainages are closed to cutting.

Christmas tree cutting in Baker City Watershed, Anthony Lakes Campground, Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, Starkey Experimental Forest, La Grande Watershed, Hurricane Creek and Lostine Drainages area is prohibited.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Read it at the source

Designated old growth and the quarter mile along a wild and scenic river are off limits.

Do not cut trees in designated Old Growth areas or witin 1/4 mile of Wild and Scenic River Corridors
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Read it at the source

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

Willamette National Forest

2025 season

USDA Forest Service

Price
$5 each, with a $2.50 service fee on Recreation.gov
Limit
five permits per household
Tallest tree
15 feet
Where to buy
Recreation.gov, Willamette National Forest offices, local stores around Eugene and Springfield

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

Permits are $5.00 each. They allow the holder to cut one tree in designated areas; each household can purchase up to a maximum of five permits. Trees can be as tall as 15 feet.
Christmas Tree Permits, Willamette National Forest, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

One permit covers one tree up to 15 feet, and a household may buy five.

Permits are $5.00 each. They allow the holder to cut one tree in designated areas; each household can purchase up to a maximum of five permits. Trees can be as tall as 15 feet.
Willamette National Forest. Read it at the source

Parts of the forest are closed to cutting, so check the map before you pick a tree.

Cutting trees in some areas of the Willamette National Forest is prohibited; tree hunters should check maps prior to selecting their tree and remain outside of any of the closed areas.
Willamette National Forest. Read it at the source

The maps that show where cutting is allowed come with the permit on Recreation.gov.

Maps are available on Recreation.gov. Visit the Forest Service Tree Cutting Know Before You Go page for more details.
Willamette National Forest. Read it at the source

Every Kid Outdoors permits cannot be had from the local vendors.

Please note: Every Kid Outdoors tree permits are not available from local vendors. Vendor list is subject to change.
Willamette National Forest. Read it at the source

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

Fourth-grade students who have an Every Kid Outdoors pass can get a free Christmas Tree permit by either visiting one of the Willamette National Forest offices or through Recreation.gov by entering their voucher or pass number when prompted (there is a small processing fee when using recreation.gov).
Willamette National Forest. Read it at the source

Willamette National Forest permits on Recreation.gov

BLM Oregon districts

2025 season

Bureau of Land Management

Price
$5 per permit for one tree, reduced to $1 through January 31, 2026
Limit
three tree permits per household in most districts and five on the Medford District
Where to buy
forestproducts.blm.gov, local BLM offices

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

Each $5.00 permit allows the cutting of one personal-use Christmas tree, and a permit is required for each individual tree visitors wish to take home.
Oregon-Washington Christmas Tree Permits, read September 22, 2026. Read it at the source

Rules for cutting

A permit covers one tree and one is needed for each tree brought home.

Each $5.00 permit allows the cutting of one personal-use Christmas tree, and a permit is required for each individual tree visitors wish to take home.
BLM Oregon districts. Read it at the source

The Burns, Coos Bay, Lakeview, Medford, Northwest Oregon, Prineville, Roseburg and Vale districts take part, each with its own map and stipulations.

Participating Districts: Burns District ... Coos Bay District ... Lakeview District ... Medford District ... Northwest Oregon District ... Prineville District ... Roseburg District ... Vale District
BLM Oregon districts. Read it at the source

From December 5, 2025 through January 31, 2026 the fee dropped to $1 and the household limit rose to three trees.

Effective immediately through January 31, the BLM is reducing many personal-use permit fees to just $1, including Christmas tree permits and firewood permits. ... Increase household limits to up to 10 cords of firewood and up to three Christmas trees, with flexibility to adjust limits in areas with abundant resources.
BLM Oregon districts. Read it at the source

Permits are sold online or at the district office, and calling ahead is wise.

Christmas tree permits can be purchased online or from your local BLM office. ... Find the closest office to you! Call ahead to ensure availability.
BLM Oregon districts. Read it at the source

BLM Oregon districts permit page

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Every Kid Outdoors

The free Christmas tree permit for Oregon fourth graders

A fourth grader with an Every Kid Outdoors pass can get a free Christmas tree permit from a national forest, and Deschutes National Forest, Malheur National Forest, Mt. Hood National Forest, Ochoco National Forest, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Siuslaw National Forest, Umatilla National Forest, Umpqua National Forest and Willamette 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.

Students using the Every Kid Outdoors voucher can obtain their free Christmas tree permit by visiting a Forest Service office or on Recreation.gov. The student should check the box indicating they have a pass and enter the pass or voucher number (a $2.50 reservation fee will be applied).
Deschutes National Forest. 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

Oregon Christmas tree permit questions

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Christmas tree permits in other states

Oregon Christmas tree farmsChoose and cut farms and the pick your own season in Oregon.First snow in OregonWhen the first measurable snow usually falls, city by city.Oregon snowpackHow deep the snow sits in the mountains right now.Christmas tree permits by stateEvery forest's price and dates in one table, with the free fourth grade permit.
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 Trees, Deschutes National Forest 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.