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Siuslaw National Forest: Cut Your Own Christmas Tree (2026)

Has 2026 info 2026 season posted on the forest's Recreation.gov listing. Rules from the Forest Service page (updated Apr 13, 2026).

How your family can cut a Christmas tree on the Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon, 2026 season. Every fact below comes from the forest's official pages, linked at the bottom.

Where can I cut?

• Designated areas only (Hebo and Central Coast RD maps).
• Not within 200 ft of campgrounds or recreation sites, 100 ft of trails.
• Not in Oregon Dunes NRA, Wilderness, Botanical or Research Natural Areas.

When can I buy a permit?

• Online sales opened Oct 8, 2026 (Recreation.gov).
• Also sold at district offices.
• Cutting season: Oct 13 – Dec 31, 2026 (permit season listed on Recreation.gov).
• Permit valid until Dec 31.

How much?

• $5 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.

• Recreation.gov or a district office.
• Must buy from the forest where you'll cut.

Rules to know

• How many: One tree per permit.
• 5 permits per household
• Max 12 ft tall.
• Trunk 6 in. or less.
• Cut no more than 6 in. above the ground.
• The Forest Service notes that right-sized trees can be hard to find on the Siuslaw (mostly Douglas-fir) and suggests the Willamette or Deschutes for fir species or smaller trees.

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)

Packing list based on the Forest Service's Christmas tree safety tips for the Chippewa National Forest. Before you leave, tell someone where you plan to cut.

Need firewood too? See the Siuslaw firewood permit page.

Sources

• Forest Service: Christmas Tree Permits (Siuslaw) (page updated: Apr 13, 2026)
• Recreation.gov: Siuslaw National Forest Christmas Tree Permit (page updated: 2026 season listing (checked Oct 24, 2026))

Data Source: Recreation.gov

Last verified: Oct 2026 (2026-10-29).

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