Christmas Tree Permits on Kaibab National Forest
Christmas tree permits sale dates for the Kaibab National Forest will announced later in 2024. Permits will be sold online in order to allow members of the public to enjoy the popular holiday tradition of cutting one’s own tree in the forest.
To order an online permit via Recreation.gov, you will need to create an online account. A small transaction fee will be applied to your purchase.
The permit is only good for a tree on the ranger district for which it was purchased and can’t be used to cut a tree on a different district. No refunds will be made, even if weather conditions prevent access to cutting areas.
Individuals who purchase permits will need to download a map either from this page or via recreation.gov showing designated cutting area along with additional tree cutting instructions.
District-Specific Permit Information
North Kaibab Ranger District
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2023 total number available: 1,200 trees
Tusayan Ranger District
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2023 total number available: 500 trees
Williams Ranger District
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2023 total number available: 1,500 trees
Attention Every Kid Outdoors Pass Holders!
The Kaibab National Forest is also pleased to announce that all fourth graders are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit through the Every Kid Outdoors initiative. Every Kid Outdoors is a nationwide call to action to connect kids to nature. All fourth graders are eligible to receive an Every Kid Outdoors pass that allows free access to federal lands and waters across the country for a full year.
In support of this initiative, the Kaibab National Forest is making available a free Christmas tree permit to every interested fourth grader with an Every Kid Outdoors pass or paper voucher. To acquire your free Christmas tree cutting permit get your voucher then go to Recreation.Gov for the details and permit.
SPECIAL NOTE! The fourth grade passes are valid September 1st through the following year on August 31st.