Seasonal Tree Permit

Manti-La Sal National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Manti-La Sal National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one. 

Please be sure to read and agree to all the tips and guidelines when selecting your tree.

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Fees and Season Dates

Fees and season dates for this location are not currently available.

Need to Know

Where to Cut Your Tree

  • Do not cut on private land, in wilderness areas, designated campgrounds, or existing tree plantations. 

  • Do not cut in active timber sales or areas that have been planted with new trees. 

  • Do not cut trees within 100 feet of roads, streams or reservoirs or within 500 feet of a Ranger Station, campground or picnic area.

  • Christmas tree cutting is prohibited in Straight Canyon on Highway 29 and Huntington Canyon on Highway 31. See attached Christmas tree cutting maps by ranger districts for restriction. Aquire a hard copy map- Print map - scale -fit to page - 8.5"x11"

  • Do not cut ponderosa pine

  • Tree topping is not allowed. Cut the entire tree and leave a stump height of 12 inches or less (measured from the ground). 

  • Remove all live branches from the stump.

  • Cut and scatter waste branches and stems.

Selecting Your Tree

  • Each forest has limitations on the size of the tree you can cut and the species of trees that are permitted. See below to help you measure and choose a tree that meets your permit's guidelines. 

  • Tree Height: 20 feet maximum

  • Stump height: 12 inches maximum

  • Stump diameter: 5 inches maximum

  • If snow is on the ground, remove it from around the stump so you can accurately measure the stump and tree height.

Maps

Christmas Tree Map Ferron/Price and Sanpete Ranger Districts
Christmas Tree Map Ferron/Price and Sanpete Ranger Districts
Christmas Tree Map Moab Ranger District
Christmas Tree Map Moab Ranger District
Christmas Tree Map Monticello Ranger District
Christmas Tree Map Monticello Ranger District

Planning Your Trip

How to Plan Your Trip

  • Before you leave home, be sure to measure the space where you plan to place the tree in your home (height and width), and measure the space in your vehicle where you will be transporting the tree.

  • Cell service may be spotty or unavailable. Be sure someone knows where you are and when to expect you back.

  • Check the latest weather conditions, forest warnings and road closures before you leave on your trip.

  • Bring a map with you. Don’t rely on GPS because it may not be up-to-date with forest service roads. Roads may not be plowed. Carry tire chains, shovel(s) and a tow chain. Be sure your vehicle has a full tank of gas. Bring a spare key and give it to someone else in your party. Don’t get locked out of your car!

  • Dress warmly and take extra dry clothes. Expect winter weather, including cold temperatures, snow and winds.

  • Bring plenty of food and water with you as well as an overnight survival kit in case you become stranded.

  • Park in areas so that traffic can get by safely, and do not block gates.

  • Start your day early. Be sure to find your tree and leave the woods before dark.

Helpful Cutting Tips

  • Carry your tree carefully out of the woods. Dragging the tree will rub off needles and bark. 

  • If the tree is too big to transport inside of your vehicle, wrap it in canvas to prevent wind damage. 

  • Once home, cut the bottom of the trunk off and place the freshly cut trunk in a bucket of water. Replenish water. 

  • If storing your tree outside for a few days before putting it in the house, keep it in an area protected from the wind, such as the north or east side of your house or under a shaded tree.

  • Tools you might want to consider bringing with you include a measuring tape to ensure you select a tree that fits in your home; handsaw to cut your tree; gloves to protect your hands; boots to protect your feet; a tarp to sit on and/or to move your tree once it's cut; and rope or straps to secure your tree to your vehicle.

  • Choose a tree from a dense forested area, which will give the remaining trees more space to grow.

  • Cut the leftover branches from the stump and scatter them.

Contact Us

Ferron/Price Ranger District

115 West Canyon Road PO Box 310
Ferron, UT 84523
(435) 636-3580

Manti-La Sal National Forest Supervisor's Office

599 West Price River Drive
Price, UT 84501
(435) 636-3500

Moab Ranger District

62 East 100 North PO Box 386
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-7155

Monticello Ranger District

432 East Center St. PO Box 820
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 587-2041

Sanpete Ranger District t

540 North Main Street
Ephraim, UT 84627-1117
(435) 636-3300

Rating and Reviews

Guest Reviews!!!!! (160)

  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Keith J

    Reservation Dates: 10/10/2024 - 12/25/2024

    Very user friendly online permit purchase. Thank you

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  • 2 out of 5 stars

    Joe N

    Reservation Dates: 10/10/2024 - 12/25/2024

    Finding trees was very difficult most of the mountains are burnt so slimp pickins

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  • 5 out of 5 stars

    bECKY C

    Reservation Dates: 10/10/2024 - 12/25/2024

    We loved searching for a Christmas tree in this forest. Previously we’ve purchased in the Kamas ranger district, which was nice but the canyon we visited in Manti-La Sal was beautiful. There were seve...

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