Where can I cut my own Christmas tree in Utah?
Short answer: Yes. You can cut your own Christmas tree in 3 national forests in Utah.
Lowest listed price: Dixie: Trees up to 10 ft: $10. Trees 11–20 ft: $20..
Pick a forest
Dixie National Forest
Has 2026 info- Price: Trees up to 10 ft: $10. Trees 11–20 ft: $20.
- How many: Up to 5 trees on one Recreation.gov permit.
- Permit sales: Oct 8, 2026 (online)
Manti-La Sal National Forest
Has 2026 info- Price: $10 per tree
- How many: Up to 5 trees on one Recreation.gov permit.
- Permit sales: Oct 8, 2026 (online)
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Has 2026 info- Price: $20 per permit
- How many: One per household
- Permit sales: 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.
Compare side by side
| Forest | Price | How many | When to buy | Size rule | 2026 info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie | Trees up to 10 ft: $10. Trees 11–20 ft: $20. | Up to 5 trees on one Recreation.gov permit. | Oct 8, 2026 (online) | Max 20 ft (contact the district for larger). | Has 2026 info |
| Manti-La Sal | $10 per tree | Up to 5 trees on one Recreation.gov permit. | Oct 8, 2026 (online) | Listed on Recreation.gov. | Has 2026 info |
| Uinta-Wasatch-Cache | $20 per permit | One per household | 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. | Up to 20 ft. | Has 2026 info |
Firewood permits in Utah
Personal-use firewood permits on these forests: Dixie ($5 per cord, $20 minimum purchase) · Manti-La Sal ($5 per cord, four-cord ($20) minimum) · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache (4 cords for $30 (minimum)). Compare all firewood permits.
Sources
- Forest Service news release (Dixie, Oct 2026)
- Recreation.gov: Dixie Christmas Tree Permit
- Forest Service news release (Manti-La Sal, Oct 13, 2026)
- Recreation.gov: Manti-La Sal National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
- Recreation.gov: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Christmas Tree Permit
- Forest Service: Permits (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache)
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.