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Where can I cut my own Christmas tree in New Hampshire?

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

Lowest listed price: White Mountain: $5 per tree.

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White Mountain National Forest

Has 2026 info

Price: $5 per tree
How many: One tree per family (one permit per household).
Permit sales: Online sales open Nov 9, 2026 (Recreation.gov). Also sold at district offices.

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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
White Mountain	$5 per tree	One tree per family (one permit per household).	Online sales open Nov 9, 2026 (Recreation.gov). Also sold at district offices.	Hand tools only (ax or handsaw).	Has 2026 info

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

Firewood permits in New Hampshire

Personal-use firewood permits on these forests: White Mountain ($20 for 2 cords, then $10 for each extra cord). Compare all firewood permits.

Sources

Forest Service: Permits (White Mountain) (Oct 1, 2026)
Recreation.gov: White Mountain National Forest Christmas Tree Permit (2026 season listing (checked Oct 22, 2026))

Last verified Oct 2026.

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