Christmas trees

  • Cut a tree & make memories on Mt. Hood!

    Christmas tree permits

    The 2024 Christmas tree season is open from November 14 through December 31 on Mt. Hood National Forest.
    Cutting a Christmas tree in a national forest is a tradition for many. By cutting your own tree, you take an active part in managing your public lands! Please take special care to read and follow guidelines for collecting your tree - this will help in protecting our natural resources and the future of this program for many years to come. Buy a permit in person at a district office, from one of our local vendors, or online at Recreation.gov.

Christmas tree permit guidelines and forest maps

The Basics

  • Cost - $5/permit/tree. Recreation.gov charges $2.50 service fee. No additional service fees are charged when purchased from a vendor or district office.
  • Annual Limit - 5 trees/household.
  • Tree guidelines - Maximum 15 feet tall. Must be growing within 12 feet of another tree. Cut down the entire tree, leaving a stump no more than 6 inches from the ground.
  • Prohibitions - No tree cutting within 100 feet of any highway; in wilderness or recreation areas & trails; or within active timber sales.

*More information can be found in the Mt. Hood National Forest Christmas tree permit guidelines.

Maps

Unable to download or print? Information is also available at Ranger Station kiosks. Please call or email us to request maps and information.

Purchase online

Unable to make it to a district office or just want to get a permit from the comfort of your home? 

Christmas tree permits are available for purchase online at Recreation.gov. Please note that Recreation.gov charges a $2.50 service fee and that your online permit and cutting guidelines must be printed and on your person when you go to get your tree.

Purchase locally

District offices

Christmas tree permits are available to purchase at one of our District offices in Sandy, Zigzag, Parkdale, and Dufur. Hours can vary - we recommend calling in advance.

Local vendors

Christmas tree permits are also $5 when purchased from a vendor! We have multiple local businesses that participate in our Christmas tree vendor program around Mt. Hood. 

CITY VENDOR NAME & CONTACT
Estacada
  • Estacada Ace Hardware
    310 SE Main St. 
    503-630-3769
  • Estacada Tackle
    210 SE Highway 224
    503-630-7424
  • Get N Go Market
    346 SE Highway 211
    503-630-5152
Dufur
  • Dufur Market
    121 Main St.
    541-965-2819
Hood River
  • Tum-A-Lum Lumber
    408 Highway 35
    541-386-1001
Portland
  • Sportsman's Warehouse
    9401 SE 82nd Ave
    503-777-8700
Rhododendron
  • Mt. Hood Village Market
    73265 Highway 26
    503-622-4652
Sandy
  • Ace Heritage Hardware
    39181 Pioneer Blvd
    503-668-8731
The Dalles
  • Tum-A-Lum Lumber
    240 Terminal Ave
    541-296-5414
Tygh Valley
  • The Way Station
    57723 Tygh Valley Rd
    541-645-3622
Welches
  • Hoodland Thriftway
    68280 Highway 26
    503-622-3244
  • Welches Mountain Building Supply
    67250 Highway 26
    503-622-3000

Free tree for fourth graders

Fourth graders can receive a free Christmas tree permit! They must have their Every Kid Outdoors pass or voucher with them to receive the permit.

Fourth graders can obtain their free Christmas tree permit at one of our district offices or online at Recreation.gov ($2.50 service fee will apply online). Please note: Every Kid Outdoors tree permits are not available from local vendors. The passholder - your fourth grader! - must be present to get their free Christmas tree permit at a district office.



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