Colville National Forest: Cut Your Own Christmas Tree (2026)
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How your family can cut a Christmas tree on the Colville National Forest in Washington, 2026 season. Every fact below comes from the forest's official pages, linked at the bottom.
Quick facts
- Price: Free — no permit required (since 2025)
- How many: Not stated
- Permit sales: No permit needed
- Cutting season: Not stated
Where can I cut?
- Colville National Forest lands (over 1.5 million acres).
- Download the forest maps first.
When can I buy a permit?
- No permit needed
- Cutting season: Not stated
How much?
- Free — no permit required (since 2025)
- Extra fees: None.
How do I buy it?
- No permit or authorization required.
Rules to know
- How many: Not stated
- Not stated — check the forest's downloadable maps.
Before you go
- Check this forest's official page and alerts the week you go. Rules, roads and closures can change.
- Cut only on National Forest land, never on private, state or tribal land.
- Forest roads are often unplowed. Check the weather and road conditions.
- Follow your permit's instructions for carrying, tagging or displaying it.
What to bring:
- Your permit (printed, if your forest asks you to print it)
- A hatchet, ax or saw (check your forest: some ban chainsaws)
- Warm gloves, boots and extra warm clothing
- Rope to tie your tree down
- A flashlight, first aid kit and tire chains
- Water, a hot drink, lunch or snacks (it always takes longer than expected)
Need firewood too? See the Colville firewood permit page.
Sources
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