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A holiday tradition: Finding your Christmas tree in the woods

Multiple options available for purchasing permits!
Oregon-Washington
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BLM Office:
Medford District Office

Southwest Ore. – For many families, venturing out onto public lands to cut a Christmas tree is an annual holiday tradition! The process of obtaining the permits differs a bit by agency, but families can cut Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands using a permit from either agency.

Each $5.00 permit allows the cutting of one personal-use Christmas tree, and a permit is required for each individual tree visitors wish to take home.

Permits can be purchased in several ways:

  • Online: BLM issued holiday tree permits are available for purchase online starting November 17 at Online Forest Product Permits. Forest Service Christmas tree permits are available for purchase online through Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Christmas Tree Permit, and a $2.50 processing fee will apply to the transaction.
  • In person at BLM and Forest Service offices: We recommend you call the specific office where you plan to purchase a permit ahead of visiting to confirm hours. All offices currently have permits on hand to coincide with the rec.gov online permit availability.
  • Local vendors: Many local businesses across southwest Oregon are selling Christmas tree permits. The current vendor list is available on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest website. Please call the vendor to ensure permits are available.
  • Free for Fourth Graders: If a fourth grade student has their valid 2025-2026 Every Kid Outdoors pass, they can get a Christmas tree permit for free! For in-person permits, the fourth grader must be present in an office to receive their permit. Students may also get their permit at Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Christmas Tree Permit, where a $2.50 processing fee will apply to the transaction.

Permits are non-refundable. There is a limit of five tree permits per household, and the permits may be used only on those lands open to Christmas tree harvesting that are administered by the Bureau of Land Management Medford District and RRSNF. Free printable maps that identify these areas are provided at the time of permit purchase on recreation.gov, as well as for home printing on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest's website. Those wishing to use digital maps and navigation systems can download the free maps to use on the mapping app, Avenza. Maps will also be available on a limited basis in front of offices.

Happy tree hunting from the Bureau of Land Management Medford District and the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest!

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.