Where can I cut my own Christmas tree in Montana?
Short answer: Yes. You can cut your own Christmas tree in 3 national forests in Montana.
Lowest listed price: Flathead: $5 per tree.
Pick a forest
Flathead National Forest
Has 2026 info- Price: $5 per tree
- How many: Up to 3 trees per household
- Permit sales: Online sales opened Oct 8, 2026 (Recreation.gov).
Kootenai National Forest
Has 2026 info- Price: $5 per tree
- How many: One tree per permit
- Permit sales: Online sales opened Oct 8, 2026 (Recreation.gov).
Lolo National Forest
Current rules — 2026 dates not posted yet- Price: $5 per tree
- How many: Up to 3 permits per person
- Permit sales: Not yet posted
Compare side by side
| Forest | Price | How many | When to buy | Size rule | 2026 info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead | $5 per tree | Up to 3 trees per household | Online sales opened Oct 8, 2026 (Recreation.gov). | Max 12 ft tall. | Has 2026 info |
| Kootenai | $5 per tree | One tree per permit | Online sales opened Oct 8, 2026 (Recreation.gov). | Max 12 ft tall. | Has 2026 info |
| Lolo | $5 per tree | Up to 3 permits per person | Not yet posted | Max 12 ft tall. | Current rules — 2026 dates not posted yet |
Firewood permits in Montana
Personal-use firewood permits on these forests: Flathead (free) · Kootenai (free) · Lolo (free). Compare all firewood permits.
Sources
- Forest Service: Christmas Trees (Flathead)
- Recreation.gov: Flathead National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
- Forest Service: Christmas Tree Permits (Kootenai)
- Recreation.gov: Kootenai National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
- Forest Service: Christmas Tree Permits (Lolo)
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.