Umpqua National Forest: Cut Your Own Christmas Tree (2026)
Has 2026 info
How your family can cut a Christmas tree on the Umpqua National Forest in Oregon, 2026 season. Every fact below comes from the forest's official pages, linked at the bottom.
Quick facts
- Price: Free in 2026
- How many: 4 trees per household per season; no resale
- Permit sales: No purchase needed — print the free guidelines and district map
- Cutting season: Oct 19 – Dec 31, 2026
Where can I cut?
- Designated cutting areas shown on the district maps.
When can I buy a permit?
- No purchase needed — print the free guidelines and district map
- Cutting season: Oct 19 – Dec 31, 2026
How much?
- Free in 2026
- Extra fees: None.
How do I buy it?
- No permit purchase.
- Print the free cutting guidelines and district map from the Umpqua Special Forest Products page.
Rules to know
- How many: 4 trees per household per season.
- No resale
- See the printed cutting guidelines from the forest's Special Forest Products page.
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)
Need firewood too? See the Umpqua firewood permit page.
Sources
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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.