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Where can I cut my own Christmas tree in Vermont?

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

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

Your forest

Green Mountain National Forest

Has 2026 info

Price: $5 per tree
How many: Up to two trees: 2 permits per household per year.
Permit sales: On sale now online (sales opened Oct 8, 2026).

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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
Green Mountain	$5 per tree	Up to two trees: 2 permits per household per year.	On sale now online (sales opened Oct 8, 2026).	Maximum 20 ft tall.	Has 2026 info

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

Firewood permits in Vermont

Personal-use firewood permits on these forests: Green Mountain ($10 per cord, $20 minimum (2 cords)). Compare all firewood permits.

Sources

Forest Service: Permits (Green Mountain & Finger Lakes) (Oct 15, 2026)
Recreation.gov: Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Christmas Tree Permit (2026 season listing (checked Oct 22, 2026))

Last verified Oct 2026.

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