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Fremont-Winema National Forest: Cut Your Own Christmas Tree (2026)

Has 2026 info 2026 season posted on the forest's Recreation.gov listing. Rules from the Forest Service page (updated Apr 13, 2026).

How your family can cut a Christmas tree on the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Oregon, 2026 season. Every fact below comes from the forest's official pages, linked at the bottom.

Where can I cut?

• Valid in Klamath and Lake Counties on Forest land only.
• Not in Wilderness, experimental forests, plantations, active timber sales, recreation or admin sites, or within 100 ft of stream banks.
• Sno-Park permit needed at designated Sno-Parks.

When can I buy a permit?

• Online sales opened Oct 8, 2026 (Recreation.gov).
• Cutting season: Oct 13 – Dec 31, 2026 (permit season listed on Recreation.gov).

How much?

• $5 per tree
• Extra fees: Not stated.

How do I buy it?

What's an online permit? It's a permit you buy on Recreation.gov, the U.S. government's official booking website. You pay there, then follow the instructions that come with your permit.

• Recreation.gov — print the permit and display it on your dashboard.

Rules to know

• How many: Up to 5 trees on one Recreation.gov permit.
• Max 15 ft tall.
• Stump diameter max 6 in..
• Stump under 12 in. tall.
• Bly, Lakeview, Paisley, Silver Lake RDs: ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, white fir, incense cedar.
• Chemult, Chiloquin, Klamath RDs: ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, white fir.

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)

Packing list based on the Forest Service's Christmas tree safety tips for the Chippewa National Forest. Before you leave, tell someone where you plan to cut.

Need firewood too? See the Fremont-Winema firewood permit page.

Sources

• Forest Service: Christmas Tree Cutting Information (page updated: Apr 13, 2026)
• Recreation.gov: Fremont-Winema Christmas Tree Permit (page updated: 2026 season listing (checked Oct 24, 2026))

Data Source: Recreation.gov

Last verified: Oct 2026 (2026-10-29).

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