2018 South Platte and Denver/Front Range Region Christmas Tree Cutting Permits

South Platte Ranger District Christmas tree cutting will occur in two locations; Buffalo Creek and Camp Fickes. At Camp Fickes there is No Camping, No Trailers and No Picnics allowed within the cutting area. High clearance 4-wheel drive capable vehicles are required for access.

2018 Dates:

• Mail in permit requests October 9 - November 2.
• Counter sale permits (walk-ins) November 5 - November 21.
• Cutting dates November 23 - December 9.

Information:
Rules, Conditions & Map
Mail in Order Form
Frequently Asked Questions

Office Location:
30403 Kings Valley Drive, Suite 2-115, Conifer, CO 80433
Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Closed Federal holidays and weekends.
Phone: (303) 275-5610

Notes:
On-site permits are not available. Permits by advance purchase only. We expect all weekend permits to sell out by mid-November.

Payments for counter sales may include cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards. Payments for mail in requests may include check or money order.

By removing these smaller trees you are contributing to forest health and reducing fire danger.

Persons cutting or removing trees from National Forest System lands without a valid permit are subject to a fine of up to $5000 and/or 6 months imprisonment. Please observe all rules and conditions.

Reminder: Christmas Tree permits on sale at the South Platte Ranger District Office hours 8 - 4:30 Monday - Friday. 30403 Kings Valley Drive, Suite 2-115 Conifer, CO 80433

Another opportunity on Nov 24^th to help benefit the Fitzsimmons Middle School students who wish to go to SeaCamp, shared with us by Fun & Funky Art Galleries:

Two more opportunities for Christmas trees:
1. Purchase already cut trees at Tomari's Coffee in Morrison on November 23rd


2. Cut your own trees at Singing Springs Ranch December 1st or December 2nd

Per USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF
The South Park Ranger District will be selling Christmas tree permits from November 19th through December 24th at the District Office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and on the weekend days of 11/24, 11/25, 12/1, 12/2 12/8, 12/9, 15th and 22nd. $20.00 per tree.

South Park Ranger District
Pike National Forest
320 Hwy 285
Fairplay CO 80440-0219
719-836-2031

Christmas Tree Cut and Holiday Open House in Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Christmas Tree Permits SOLD OUT on 11/13/18, for the tree cutting day on December 1st. Hunters please be advised the park will be closed to hunting on December 1st for the Christmas Tree Cut.

​For additional information, please contact the Visitor Center at (303)582-3707.

From North Fork Fire Rescue:
Join us for the Annual Christmas Tree Cut and Chili Fest. November 23, 24, 25 and December 1,2, 8, 9 and 15. Santa, fire truck tours and food! Station 1 in Buffalo Creek

www.facebook.com/northforkfire.org

Save the date for when the holidays are over!

Holiday Tree & Styrofoam Recycling brought to you by Evergreen Alliance for Sustainability + You

Did you know that choosing a real live tree is one of the most sustainable ways to celebrate the holidays? Real trees absorb carbon dioxide and emit fresh oxygen as they grow, and tree farms stabilize soil, protect water supplies, provide refuge for wildlife, and employ thousands of workers. If you get a permit to cut down your tree in a National Forest, you are helping mitigate wildfire danger by thinning out kindling that normally would be thinned out by naturally occurring fires. If you can recycle your tree, then the cycle is complete!

Mark your calendars for this year’s Annual Holiday Tree and Styrofoam Recycling on Saturday, January 5th and Saturday, January 12th from 9-4pm at Evergreen Lutheran Church, 5980 County Hwy 73, Evergreen, CO. We appreciate donations to recycle your real tree (no fake trees, please) and large pieces of styrofoam (no packing peanuts please). Lam Tree Service chips the trees and offers the mulch for FREE later in the month. We also need volunteers to help out! Please click here to volunteer. Come on by and spread the word!

Fireside Trees, located at Troutdale Dr and Hwy 74, now have their Christmas trees for half off if you still need one.