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Where can I cut my own Christmas tree in Idaho?

Short answer: Yes. You can cut your own Christmas tree in 1 national forest in Idaho.

Lowest listed price: Sawtooth: $10 per tree.

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Sawtooth National Forest

Has 2026 info

Price: $10 per tree
How many: One tree per family or organization
Permit sales: Online sales open Nov 13, 2026 (Recreation.gov).

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What the labels mean: Has 2026 info the forest has posted 2026 details. Current rules — 2026 dates not posted yet these are the forest's current official rules, but 2026 dates aren't posted yet. Older year shown — 2026 not posted yet only an older season is published, and we show which year.

Forest	Price	How many	When to buy	Size rule	2026 info
Sawtooth	$10 per tree	One tree per family or organization	Online sales open Nov 13, 2026 (Recreation.gov).	Up to 20 ft tall.	Has 2026 info

Data Source: Recreation.gov (for forests marked as using Recreation.gov listings).

Firewood permits in Idaho

Personal-use firewood permits on these forests: Sawtooth ($6.25 per cord, 4-cord minimum). Compare all firewood permits.

Sources

Forest Service: Christmas Tree Permits (Sawtooth) (Nov 7, 2025)
Forest Service news release: Christmas tree permits go on sale (Nov 12, 2024) (released Nov 12, 2024; page May 7, 2026)
Recreation.gov: Sawtooth National Forest Christmas Tree Permit (2026 season listing; 2026 maps posted (checked Oct 29, 2026))

Last verified Oct 2026.

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