Where can I cut my own Christmas tree in Minnesota?
Short answer: Yes. You can cut your own Christmas tree in 2 national forests in Minnesota.
Lowest listed price: Chippewa: $5 per tree.
Pick a forest
Chippewa National Forest
Has 2026 info- Price: $5 per tree
- How many: One permit for each tree; household limit not stated.
- Permit sales: Online sales opened Oct 8, 2026. Also sold at all Chippewa National Forest offices, or by mail.
Superior National Forest
Has 2026 info- Price: $5 per tree
- How many: Two tags per household per year (Forest Service page); one tree per tag.
- Permit sales: Online sales opened Oct 8, 2026. Tags are also sold at district offices during office hours, or call a district office to arrange pick-up.
Compare side by side
| Forest | Price | How many | When to buy | Size rule | 2026 info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa | $5 per tree | One permit for each tree; household limit not stated. | Online sales opened Oct 8, 2026. Also sold at all Chippewa National Forest offices, or by mail. | Common species: red pine, balsam fir, black spruce and white spruce. | Has 2026 info |
| Superior | $5 per tree | Two tags per household per year (Forest Service page); one tree per tag. | Online sales opened Oct 8, 2026. Tags are also sold at district offices during office hours, or call a district office to arrange pick-up. | Balsam fir is preferred. | Has 2026 info |
Firewood permits in Minnesota
Personal-use firewood permits on these forests: Chippewa ($20 ($5 a cord, 4 cords)) · Superior ($20 for 4 cords). Compare all firewood permits.
Sources
- Forest Service: Permits (Chippewa)
- Recreation.gov: Chippewa National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
- Forest Service: Christmas Tree Tags (Superior)
- Recreation.gov: Superior National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
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.