Umpqua National Forest Offering Free Christmas Tree Cutting Permits for 2026
Christmas tree cutting permits are free on the Umpqua National Forest for 2026. Residents can cut up to four trees per household between October 19 and December 31. District maps and cutting guidelines are available online.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - Families looking to continue a holiday tradition can head into the Umpqua National Forest to find their Christmas tree this year, with tree cutting permits available at no cost for the 2026 season.
The Umpqua National Forest has announced that Christmas tree cutting will be allowed from October 19 through December 31, 2026, giving residents more than two months to venture into the forest and choose a tree to bring home for the holidays.
Each household may cut up to four Christmas trees per season for personal use. Trees collected under the program cannot be resold.
For many families, cutting a Christmas tree is an annual tradition that offers an opportunity to spend time outdoors, explore the forest, and bring home a tree they selected themselves.
Before heading out, visitors are encouraged to download and print the Christmas tree cutting guidelines and the appropriate Ranger District map from the Forest Service website. The maps identify designated cutting areas, while the guidelines explain where trees can be harvested and the rules visitors must follow.
Not all areas of the forest are open to Christmas tree cutting. Visitors should review the maps carefully and make sure they are within an approved area before selecting a tree.
The Forest Service also recommends preparing for changing weather and road conditions, particularly later in the season when snow and freezing temperatures can make travel into higher elevations more difficult. Visitors should bring appropriate clothing, supplies, and navigation tools, and let someone know where they plan to travel.
Those planning to cut a tree should also check current forest road conditions before leaving home and allow enough daylight to safely locate, cut, and transport their tree.
Christmas Tree Cutting Information
- Cost: Free for the 2026 season
- Cutting season: October 19 - December 31, 2026
- Household limit: Four trees per season
- Use: Personal use only; resale is prohibited
- Location: Designated cutting areas within the Umpqua National Forest
District maps, cutting guidelines, and additional information are available in the Christmas tree section of the Umpqua National Forest website.
Residents are encouraged to review all cutting requirements before heading into the forest to make sure their holiday outing is both safe and in compliance with Forest Service regulations.
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