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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: Cut Your Own Christmas Tree (2026)

Has 2026 info 2026 details from the Recreation.gov listing; price from the Forest Service permits page (which says full purchase info will be posted by Nov 1, 2026).

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

Where can I cut?

• Only Heber-Kamas, Evanston-Mountain View, Logan, Ogden RDs and the Stansbury Mountains (Salt Lake RD).
• Not within 200 ft of water, campgrounds, picnic areas or Highway 40.

When can I buy a permit?

• Online sales open Nov 10, 2026 (Recreation.gov).
• In person from Nov 9, 2026 (Heber-Kamas and Evanston-Mountain View locations).
• Heber-Kamas online permits sold in three batches and likely to sell out.
• Cutting season: Nov 10 – Dec 31, 2026 (permit season listed on Recreation.gov).

How much?

• $20 per permit
• Extra fees: $2.50 added to online sales.

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 (print it or show it on your phone), district offices, and listed vendors (Kamas Chevron, Heber City One Stop, Benedict's Market in Mountain View, WY).
• BLM and state permits are not valid.

Rules to know

• How many: One per household
• Up to 20 ft.
• No topping.
• Heber-Kamas RD: subalpine fir only, 20 ft or shorter.
• Salt Lake RD (Stansbury Mountains only): juniper only.
• Any evergreen on Evanston-Mountain View.

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 Uinta-Wasatch-Cache firewood permit page.

Sources

• Recreation.gov: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Christmas Tree Permit (page updated: 2026 season listing (checked Oct 24, 2026))
• Forest Service: Permits (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache) (page updated: Oct 16, 2026)

Data Source: Recreation.gov

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

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