Christmas Tree Permit Sales are available in person at the Visitor Center
We are selling Permits from November 11 to December 23, Friday-Sunday (9am-4pm). All permits are $10.00 (cash or check only) and can be purchased at the Visitor Center. Each household gets a max of 2 permits.
Useful Christmas Tree Cutting Documents:
| Carson Ranger District X-Mas Tree Cutting Information |
Please read and follow the rules and regulations of collecting Christmas Trees. These rules are in place to protect the ecological integrity and aesthetic value of our forests.
Where to Cut Your Tree
Where to Cut Your Tree
- Each Christmas tree permit is valid for the cutting of a tree in specific areas on lands managed by the Ranger District for which the permit was purchased.
- Do not cut in wilderness areas, designated campgrounds, or National Forest Administrative sites.
- Please ensure you’re truly on National Forest System lands. No cutting on private property, within county parks, and your permit is only valid for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
- Do not cut within active project areas – if you see crews or heavy equipment working, please find a different area to cut.
- Stump height: 6 inches maximum
- Stump diameter from the ground: 6 inches maximum
- Take the whole tree. Do not remove the top of the tree; cut down the entire tree
- If snow is on the ground, remove it from around the stump so you can accurately measure the stump and tree height.
- Do not cut five needle pines. Popular species for Christmas trees on the Humboldt-Toiyabe are: Jeffery pine, Ponderosa pine, White fir, Red fir, Lodgepole pine, Incense Cedar, Pinyon pine, and Western juniper.
- Ensure the tree you’ve selected to cut is within 10 feet of another living tree.
