Chop chop!

'Tis the season. Multiple National Forests in Colorado are offering tree-cutting permits for the Christmas season this year, and we've got the full rundown on where you can go and how to get a permit.

Colorado Christmas Tree-Cutting Locations for 2022 Holiday Season:

*This is a living list and will be updated accordingly.
**This list does not included Christmas tree farms. That will be a list for a later date.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

• Permit Sale Date: November 1-15 (Lottery)
• Buy a Permit:
  • CPW website
• Price: $35 per tree

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

• Permit Sale Date: November 10
• Buy a Permit:
  • Recreation.gov
  • Local vendors 
• Price: $20 per tree

Pike National Forest

• Permit Sale Date: Varies by district
• Buy a Permit:
  • Recreation.gov
• Price: $20 per tree

Reynolds Ranch Open Space (Boulder County)

• Permit Sale Date: Through November 13 (Lottery)
• Buy a Permit: 
  • Boulder County website
• Price of permit: $20 per tree

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests

• Permit Sale Date: Through December 31
• Buy a Permit: 
  • Recreation.gov
• Price of a permit: $10 per tree

San Juan National Forest

• Permit Sale Date: November 10
• Buy a Permit:
  • Recreation.gov
• Price of a permit: $8 per tree

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