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Where can I cut my own Christmas tree in Illinois?

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

Lowest listed price: Shawnee: $5 per tree.

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Shawnee National Forest

Has 2026 info

Price: $5 per tree
How many: One tree per permit; household limit not stated.
Permit sales: Online sales open Nov 17, 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
Shawnee	$5 per tree	One tree per permit; household limit not stated.	Online sales open Nov 17, 2026 (Recreation.gov).	Only eastern red cedar, loblolly pine, shortleaf pine and white pine.	Has 2026 info

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

Firewood permits in Illinois

Personal-use firewood permits on these forests: Shawnee ($5 per CCF, 4 CCF minimum ($20)). Compare all firewood permits.

Sources

Recreation.gov: Shawnee National Forest Christmas Tree Permit (2026 season listing (checked Oct 22, 2026))

Last verified Oct 2026.

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