Where can I cut my own Christmas tree in Washington?
Short answer: Yes. You can cut your own Christmas tree in 4 national forests in Washington.
Lowest listed price: Colville: Free — no permit required (since 2025).
Pick a forest
Colville National Forest
Older year shown — 2026 not posted yet- Price: Free — no permit required (since 2025)
- How many: Not stated
- Permit sales: No permit needed
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Has 2026 info- Price: $5 per tree
- How many: 5 trees per household
- Permit sales: Online sales open Nov 12, 2026 (Recreation.gov).
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Has 2026 info- Price: $5 per tree
- How many: 2 permits per family
- Permit sales: Online sales open Nov 12, 2026 (Recreation.gov).
Olympic National Forest
Has 2026 info- Price: $5 per tree
- How many: Up to 5 permits per household. Each permit is good for one tree.
- Permit sales: On sale now on Recreation.gov (online sales opened Oct 8, 2026).
Compare side by side
| Forest | Price | How many | When to buy | Size rule | 2026 info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colville | Free — no permit required (since 2025) | Not stated | No permit needed | Not stated — check the forest's downloadable maps. | Older year shown — 2026 not posted yet |
| Gifford Pinchot | $5 per tree | 5 trees per household | Online sales open Nov 12, 2026 (Recreation.gov). | See the forest's 'How to Select and Cut a Tree' page. | Has 2026 info |
| Okanogan-Wenatchee | $5 per tree | 2 permits per family | Online sales open Nov 12, 2026 (Recreation.gov). | Max 15 ft. | Has 2026 info |
| Olympic | $5 per tree | Up to 5 permits per household. Each permit is good for one tree. | On sale now on Recreation.gov (online sales opened Oct 8, 2026). | Max 15 ft tall. | Has 2026 info |
Firewood permits in Washington
Personal-use firewood permits on these forests: Colville (free) · Gifford Pinchot (free) · Okanogan-Wenatchee (free) · Olympic (free). Compare all firewood permits.
Sources
- Forest Service: Christmas Tree Maps (Colville)
- Forest Service: Get Your Christmas Tree Permit (Gifford Pinchot)
- Recreation.gov: Gifford Pinchot National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
- Forest Service: Forest Product Permits (Okanogan-Wenatchee)
- Recreation.gov: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
- Forest Service: Christmas Tree Permits (Olympic)
- Recreation.gov: Olympic National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
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