How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree in Oregon's National Forests

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Did you know you can cut your own Christmas tree in one of Oregon’s national forests? It’s completely legal and even encouraged by the forest service as a way to keep the forest healthy. Learn more

I’m sharing all my tips and tricks for finding and chopping down your holiday tree in the mountains.

When do Christmas tree permits go on sale?

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How much is a Christmas tree permit in Oregon?

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How to get an Oregon Christmas tree permit?

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Rules for cutting a Christmas tree in a national forest.

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At lower elevations near Bend and Sisters, you’ll mostly see lodgepole pines and ponderosa pines. Some people even harvest juniper trees as a quirky Christmas tree alternative!

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How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree in Oregon's National Forests

I’m sharing all my tips and tricks for finding and chopping down your holiday tree in the mountains.

When do Christmas tree permits go on sale?

Recreation.gov, National Forest Service offices, and participating brick-and-mortar vendors typically start selling Christmas Tree Permits for Oregon in mid-November.

How much is a Christmas tree permit in Oregon?

How to get an Oregon Christmas tree permit?

Before you head out, you’ll need to purchase an Oregon Christmas Tree Permit online, or from one of several brick-and-mortar vendors.

Rules for cutting a Christmas tree in a national forest.

At lower elevations near Bend and Sisters, you’ll mostly see lodgepole pines and ponderosa pines. Some people even harvest juniper trees as a quirky Christmas tree alternative!

Choosing a Tree

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