2019 South Platte and Front Range Region Christmas Tree Cutting Permits

Welcome to the South Platte Ranger District Christmas Tree Permit page. We are excited to be a part of your holiday traditions.

South Platte Ranger District Christmas tree cutting will occur in three locations; Buffalo Creek, Camp Fickes, and Sugar Creek. 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.

We are excited to open a new cutting area this year in the Sugar Creek area. This new area is located along Douglas County Road 67 approximately 1.5 miles south of the Sprucewood/County Road 40 junction.

2019 Dates:

• Mail in permit requests; Oct 1 – Nov 1
• Walk in permits at Conifer office; Nov 4 - 27
• Cutting dates; Nov 29 - Dec 15

Information:
Rules & Conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

Map

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

If you have not visited our new office we are on the backside of the King's Valley Marketplace, use the upper parking lot to access our office.

Notes:
On-site permits are not available at cutting locations. 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 and must be postmarked by Nov 1.

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.

Cutting your own Christmas/Holiday tree can be an enjoyable experience for the entire family. Terms and conditions for cutting Christmas trees will be given to you when you purchase your permit.

Every Kid in a Park initiative is offering one free Holiday Tree permit to fourth-graders that have a valid 4th Grade Interagency Pass. These free Holiday Tree permits are only available at U.S. Forest Service District offices.

Permits become available in the fall and may be purchased at any ranger district office. Select each office to find out more about Christmas tree permits in the area below.

• Leadville Ranger District
• Pikes Peak Ranger District
• Salida Ranger District
• San Carlos Ranger District
• South Park Ranger District
  
• South Platte Ranger District (Buffalo Creek)

Update from USFS South Platte: Pikes Peak Ranger District starts selling permits on Dec 2nd, South Park RD selling Nov 18-Dec 24 and all San Isabel Ranger districts are selling from Nov 25-Dec 24.

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From PSICC_NF: Christmas Tree season is upon us on the South Park Ranger District! Visit the South Park Christmas Tree website for more information! #SouthParkRD
South Park Christmas Tree Information 2019
2019 Christmas Trees!

South Park Ranger District, 320 Highway 285/ P.O. Box 219, Faiplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2031

Christmas Tree Information Sheet

Christmas Tree Maps - best places to go

From North Fork Fire Rescue:

We will once again host our Annual Chili Fest on November 29-30, December 1, 7,8, 14 at Station 1 in Buffalo Creek. Get your Christmas Tree permits through the South Platte Ranger District. We will be serving Chili and other goodies, Santa will be there for pictures, and we will have some crafts for sale.

From Platte River Outfitters:

Elk Creek Elementary School's Mountain Eagles Destination Imagination Team is holding a Christmas Tree cutting fundraiser on November 30th from 9am to 3pm at 32752 Redskin Creek Rd (also known as Forest Service Road 550), Bailey CO. Please bring cash for donations and purchases of food or photos with Santa.

www.facebook.com/groups/ElkCreekPTA/

There will apparently be Christmas trees available for sale at Fireside Christmas Tree Lot located at 3949 Evergreen Access Road, Hwy 74 between Safeway & Evergreen Lake. Not sure as to when they open for business, keep an eye on their their Facebook Page for updates.


Their hours are listed as Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri & Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-8pm.
Call (303) 817-1897

Olde Fashioned Christmas

Choose the perfect tree.
Visit the DECK THE HALLS GIFT SHOPPE for Christmas gifts made by local vendors.
Kids, enjoy making a craft in the SAINT NICHOLAS WORKSHOP.
Stop in the WONDERLAND SNACK SHOPPE for a treat.
Wagon Rides will take place throughout the day!
Bring your phone or camera to capture memories at the OLDE TIME PHOTO BOOTH.
Enjoy roasting a s'more at the outdoor OPEN FIRE.

www.evergreenredbarnchristmas.com

**Vendors and all activities will be available Thanksgiving weekend (November 29, 30, December 1) and the first weekend of December (December 7 and 8).**

The remaining weekends in December, the Snack Shoppe will be open and the outdoor fire pit will be burning to roast s’mores.

Trees will be available for purchase through December 22.

USFS_Pike&San Isabel @PSICC_NF 19h
The last weekend to cut your Christmas Tree in the Pikes Peak Region will be Dec. 14th and 15th. Come up to our Work Center at 1408 Rampart Range Road in Woodland Park to get your permit! Smokey Bear will be available for pictures from 9-12pm and 1-3pm on both days. #PikesPeakRD

It's the last week before Christmas and last chance to get your Christmas tree!

From the South Platte Ranger District:

South Platte Ranger District thanks you for a great Christmas tree season! We did have some lost items turned it at our Conifer office. If you lost an item, please call us at 303-275-5610 for more information.

Also a few visitors ended up on the naughty list for topping trees and failing to follow the rules we have, we want to continue this program and that means abiding by the rules. Make sure to show up on the date your permit is issued next year and we will start mail in requests in October 2020.

Where you can still obtain a tree:
2019 Christmas Trees South Park Ranger District
320 Highway 285/ P.O. Box 219, Fairplay, CO 80440
(719) 836-2031
Walk-in Permit last day: Saturday 21: 9 am - 2 pm

JP Total Christmas Tree Lot - Evergreen

JP Total Christmas Trees - Celebrating Our 25th Christmas Season!
Open 10am-8pm Nov 25-Dec 23!

Since 1996, we at JP Total have been celebrating the Christmas Season with families in Evergreen and the surrounding communities. You have made the JP Total Christmas Tree Lot an annual tradition. And you have made a statement regarding the quality of our trees and of our customer service!

This year, we are celebrating our 25th season, and we want to thank all of you for your continued support. We are dedicated to providing you with the best selection and quality possible and every year we strive to add new items to our Tree Lot and Gift Shop.

• Fresh Pre-Cut Christmas Trees from our Tree Farms
• Hand Made Evergreen Christmas Wreaths & Garland
• Gourmet Food and Gifts from our Gift Shop

As always, we would like to give you a free half-gallon of Colorado apple cider with your Christmas tree purchase as a token of our thanks and appreciation.

Fireside Christmas Tree Lot
3949 Evergreen Access Road, Hwy 74 between Safeway & Evergreen Lake.
Note: call before heading there to confirm they are open and still have trees available. (303) 817-1897

Merry Christmas everyone! We have great news here at Fireside. Starting tomorrow (December 13) all 6ft-7ft trees will be discounted. They will be marked down form $75-$50. So come on down and lets find a tree together

Evergreen Red Barn Christmas
SOLD OUT OF TREES for the 2019 Season