Snowy pine needles with snow on the ground. Canva stock photo.

Utah Christmas Tree Permits

2023 Season

Each year, thousands of people find their Christmas trees on public lands. The harvest of these resources not only provides memorable recreation opportunities but maintains the natural health of our forested lands. 

Permits are required for cutting trees and carry a fee. We encourage the public to purchase permits online at the forest products permit website (https://forestproducts.blm.gov) beginning on the following dates: 

  • St. George Field Office—November 1 

  • Price Field Office—November 24 

  • All other Field Offices—November 9 

In-person sales are available during regular business hours, excluding federal holidays. For more information, including rules on cuttings, visit www.blm.gov/utah/tree-permits. Find the appropriate field office using the BLM Utah’s administrative boundary map: https://on.doi.gov/3TDzkVj. 

Each district determines its own fee structure, number of permits, and species allowed for harvest: 

Photos of winter recreation on public lands in Utah (including tree cutting) can be found on our Flickr: https://flic.kr/s/aHskKPbRuv. 

A person dragging a cut tree across snow with a forest in the background.

A person dragging a cut tree through snow with trees from a forest behind them.

Online Forest Product Permits

Christmas and holiday tree permits are now available for purchase online through the Online Forest Product Permits page, and visitors should select the 'UT' state icon on the map.

Buy a Permit

Safety Tips

BLM Utah would like to remind visitors to please be respectful and follow guidelines to ensure this tradition continues for future generations.

  • Stay on designated roads and respect private land. Some tree cutting areas may be inaccessible after snowfall – early season cutting is advisable.
  • Be prepared! Tree-cutters traveling through Utah’s public lands should be prepared for poor road conditions or inclement weather. Make sure you have everything you need for an outdoor venture including warm clothes, food, water, and safety equipment.
  • Let someone know where you’ll be going and when you plan to return. If you get stranded, call for help, and stay with your group and vehicle until help arrives.
  • Please dispose of trees properly. Consider composting or using the tree as firewood, if those are options available to you.
  • Keep in mind that hunting seasons are usually open during these times, so wearing bright colors is advisable.

Local BLM Offices

Learn more about holiday tree permit fees, number of permits allowed, maps and other helpful resources for your local BLM office.

Canyon Country District

Price: Contact your local field office for more information.

Max Number of Permits: Contact your local field office for more information.

The Canyon Country District has designated areas for harvesting Christmas trees and a map will be provided with your permit. For information about tree-cutting permits on nearby lands managed by the USDA Forest Service, please contact the Manti-La Sal National Forest Moab Ranger District at 435-259-7155.

Moab Field Office
82 East Dogwood
Moab, UT 84532
For more information: Visit the Online Forest Product Permits page or call 435-259-2100.
Type: Pinyon Pine
 
Monticello Field Office
365 North Main
Monticello, UT 84535 
For more information: Visit the Online Forest Product Permits page or call 435-587-1500.
Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper

Color Country District

Price: Contact your local field office for more information.

Max Number of Permits: Contact your local field office for more information.

Cedar City Field Office 
176 East D.L. Sargent Drive
Cedar City, UT 84721
For more information: Visit the Online Forest Product Permits page, call 435-835-3000, or email blm_ut_cedar_city@blm.gov.
Type: Juniper, Pinyon Pine, and White Fir 

Henry Mountains Field Office
380 South 100 West
Hanksville, UT 84734
For more information: Visit the Online Forest Product Permits page, call 435-542-3461, or email utrfmail@blm.gov.
Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper

Richfield Field Office
150 East 900 North
Richfield, UT 84701
For more information: Visit the Online Forest Product Permits page, call 435-896-1500, or email utrfmail@blm.gov.
Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper

St. George Field Office
345 East Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790
For more information: Visit the Online Forest Product Permits page, call 435-865-3000, or email blm_ut_cedar_city@blm.gov.
Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper

Green River District

Price: Contact your local field office for more information.

Max Number of Permits: Contact your local field office for more information.

Price Field Office 
125 South 600 West
Price, UT 84501
For more information: Visit the Online Forest Product Permits page, call 435-636-3600, or email utprmail@blm.gov.
Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper

Max Number of Permits: Contact your local field office for more information.

Vernal Field Office 
170 South 500 East
Vernal, UT 84078
For more information: Visit the Online Forest Product Permits page, call 435-781-4400, or email utvnmail@blm.gov.
Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper

Paria River District

Price: Contact your local field office for more information.

Max Number of Permits: Contact your local field office for more information.

Paria River District Office
669 South Highway 89 A 
Kanab, UT 84741
For more information: Visit the Online Forest Product Permits page, call 435-644-1200, or email utknmail@blm.gov.
Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper

West Desert District

Price: Contact your local field office for more information.

Max Number of Permits: Contact your local field office for more information.

The Salt Lake Field Office also sells tree cutting permits for the Fillmore Field Office and BLM-managed lands in Elko County. Tree permits for Elko County are $4 each with a limit of 10 per household and are available to purchase in person at the Salt Lake Field Office or online.

Salt Lake Field Office
491 N John Glenn Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
For more information: Visit the Online Forest Product Permits page, call 801-320-8300, or email utslmail@blm.gov.

Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper

Max Number of Permits: Contact your local field office for more information.

Fillmore Field Office 
95 East 500 North
Fillmore, UT 84631
For more information: Visit the Online Forest Product Permits page, call 435-743-3100, or email utfmmail@blm.gov.
Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper

All BLM-managed lands in Juab and Millard County are open to Christmas tree cutting, with proof of permit. 

Tree Cutting Tips

  • Carry your tree carefully. 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.

BLM Utah Districts 

Utah Administrative Boundaries Map

Boundary map of BLM Utah districts.