While the California Welcome Center is not selling Christmas tree cutting permits this year, we've compiled a list below of all the local areas where permits can be purchased. If you have any questions or need any help figuring out how to get your permit, please feel free to call us at (530) 365-1180. We wish you and your families a safe and healthy holiday season.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest:
Christmas Tree Permits for Shasta-Trinity National Forest go on sale November 1 and are valid through December 31. A permit costs $10.00. Each household may cut only one tree. The Shasta-Trinity is no longer issuing permits for the Lassen National Forest. You can find more information here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd561494
Online: Permits may be purchased online at Recreation.gov. Fourth-grade students are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit, paying only the $2.50 service fee under the Every Kid Outdoors program. It is important to carefully read the overview and the need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will need to set up or log in to a Recreation.gov account to complete the secure credit card transaction.
Retail Locations: For information on purchasing a Christmas Tree Permit at retail locations in Mt. Shasta, Weaverville, Hayfork, and McCloud please contact the following businesses to verify hours and availability.
Mt. Shasta locations include: The Fifth Season, Ramshaw’s Ace Hardware, and Solano’s Do It Best Hardware
McCloud locations include: McCloud Outdoors and Gear Exchange
Weaverville locations include: Trinity Country Visitors Center and Up North Confectionary and Mercantile
Hayfork locations include: The Watershed Research and Training Center
Redding locations include: Redding Sports LTD and Ace Hardware (on Hartnell Ave)
By mail: Permits may be purchased by calling with a credit card or mailing a check to your local Shasta-Trinity National Forest Ranger Station. Permits and maps will be returned by mail. Please allow up to two weeks for processing.
Lassen National Forest (LNF):
Christmas tree permits for Lassen National Forest are $10 each with a two tree permit maximum per household. Lassen NF Christmas Tree Permits will be on sale November 1st through December 4th. You can find more information here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lassen/passes-permits/forestproducts/?cid=fseprd839831
Lassen National Forest Offices: Lassen National Forest offices are open to the public and will be selling permits in person. Click here for a list of office locations and hours.
Retail Locations: For information on purchasing a Christmas Tree Permit at retail locations in Chester, Chico, Susanville, Forest Ranch, and Butte Meadows please contact the following businesses to verify hours and availability.
Chico locations include: Collier Hardware and Chico True Value Hardware
Butte Meadows locations include: Butte Meadows Resort
Forest Ranch locations include: Zavaterro’s Grocery
Chester locations include: Lake Almanor Ace Hardware and Intermountain Hardware
Susanville locations include: Susanville Supermarket IGA
By mail: Permits may be purchased by filling out a permit form and mailing a check to your local Lassen National Forest Ranger Station. Permits and maps will be returned by mail. Please allow up to two weeks for processing.
