Lassen National Forest: Cut Your Own Christmas Tree (2026)
Has 2026 info
How your family can cut a Christmas tree on the Lassen National Forest in California, 2026 season. Every fact below comes from the forest's official pages, linked at the bottom.
Quick facts
- Price: $10 per tree
- How many: 2 permits per household
- Permit sales: Nov 1, 2026 (in person Nov 1 – Dec 24 during business hours)
- Cutting season: Not stated
Where can I cut?
- Check the Lassen Fuelwood & Christmas Tree Cutting Map before buying — all sales final.
When can I buy a permit?
- Nov 1, 2026 (in person Nov 1 – Dec 24 during business hours)
- Cutting season: Not stated
How much?
- $10 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.
- New this year: online at Recreation.gov.
- Also at district offices (Supervisor's Office: cash only), by mail-in order form, and local vendors (list pending).
- Offices closed Nov 11 and Nov 26, 2026.
Rules to know
- How many: 2 permits per household
- See the Lassen Fuelwood & Christmas Tree Cutting Map and tips page.
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 Lassen firewood permit page.
Sources
More in California: Klamath · All California options
Independent site. Forest Permit Finder is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the USDA Forest Service or Recreation.gov. Permit rules change; always check the official page before you go. Information last verified Oct 2026.