2022 Christmas Trees - Permits & Local Christmas Tree Lots

From Visit Clear Creek County:

Cut down your own Christmas Tree in Georgetown, Colorado!
2 weekends only!!

November 19th, 20th and 26th, 27th from 11am until 3pm

1967 Guanella Pass Road at the Silverdale Trail Head - just 2 miles from Downtown Georgetown.

Trees are Douglas Fir and vary in size. $30 each, no permit required.

Please bring your own tools, sled, and straps.

The Town of Georgetown, Clear Creek County, and the Clear Creek County Fire Authority thank you for joining us in helping the environment and prevention of wildfires.

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Pike and San Isabel National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
Permits for the Pikes Peak Ranger District will go on sale November 25th with cutting dates through December 18th.

Whether this is your first time cutting your own Christmas tree or it's been a family tradition for generations, it is a special experience that creates lifelong memories! This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Pike & San Isabel National Forests.  

Please take the time to read the following information:

Permits are only valid on the district for which they were purchased. Permits are not transferable nor may they be extended from one year to the next.

Please print your Christmas tree permit and make sure you have it with you. 

The South Platte Ranger District is closest to Denver. Permits in this district apply to specific cutting areas (Buffalo Creek, Sugar Creek, and Camp Fickes) within limited date ranges and may sell out. The first cutting day is the Friday after Thanksgiving. The last cutting day is typically the second Sunday of December. Permits are not sold for this day as it is considered a make-up day. If you purchased and are unable to use a Buffalo Creek permit on your scheduled day, you may use it on this day.

The Pikes Peak Ranger District is closest to Colorado Springs with specific cutting areas near Woodland Park. Permits go on sale November 25th with cutting allowed through December 18th. There is not a quota, so permits will not sell out.

The South Park Ranger District is closest to the towns of Fairplay, Jefferson, Como, and Lake George. Most of the district is open for cutting and there is not a quota, so permits will not sell out. Cutting is allowed between October 13 and December 31.

The Salida Ranger District is closest to the towns of Salida and Buena Vista. Most of the district is open for cutting. There is not a quota, so permits will not sell out. Permits go on sale Nov. 10 and cutting is permitted through Dec. 31.

Purchase Tree Permit

Where to cut your tree

• Do not cut on private land, in Wilderness areas, designated campgrounds, or existing tree plantations.
• Do not cut trees in or within 200 feet of any developed areas, including Campgrounds, Picnic Areas, Recreation Areas, Trailheads, Scenic Overlooks and Administrative Sites.
• Christmas tree cutting is prohibited in Timber Sale areas. Do not cut any tree marked with colored paint, flagging or signs.
• Do not cut trees within 100 feet of any waterway, forest road or trail.
• Maps showing public and private land boundaries are available online and at district offices.

 
Selecting Your tree

• You may cut a tree up to 15 feet tall or 6 inches in diameter at ground level.
• Any species of tree may be cut, however cutting Bristlecone Pine is not recommended. This is due to their sappy nature, which is both messy and can be a fire hazard.
• If snow is on the ground, remove it from around the stump so you can accurately measure the stump and tree height. Trees must be cut within 6 inches of the ground.
 

• Choose a tree from a densely forested area, which will give the remaining trees more space to grow.
• Take the whole tree. Do not remove the top of the tree; cut down and utilize the entire tree and don't leave a high stump.

The Best Evergreens For Christmas Trees
Here’s how four popular evergreens stack up.
By Cameron Beall, Southern Living
Published on November 16, 2022

Spruce, pine, or fir? That is the Christmastime question. Every year, those who are loyal to an authentic evergreen Christmas tree debate the merits of which type of tree to bring into their home. And the truth is, there’s no one right answer. Every variety has its pros and cons, so the evergreen that will best suit your needs will really depend on your priorities.

We’ve rated four of the most popular evergreens—Fraser fir, Douglas fir, white pine, and Colorado blue spruce—on their fullness, strength, fragrance, and longevity out of four, with four being the best performance.

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.

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.

We are nestled next to Bear Creek at the east end of downtown Evergreen, a beautiful location just past the Highland Haven Creekside Inn.

Fresh Pre-Cut Christmas Trees from our Tree Farms

• Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Noble Fir, Nordman Fir, Grand Fir
• Tabletop trees - 1.5 feet and up
• Traditional Trees up to 14 feet - in stock
• Extra Tall Christmas Trees - Pre-order up to 20 Feet or more
• And of course, the best Tree Stands we could find!

Hand Made Evergreen Christmas Wreaths & Garland

• Fraser Fir Wreaths from 18 to 48 inches
• Candy Cane Wreaths
• Douglas Fir Crosses
• Specialty wreaths - no two are alike!
• Beautiful Decorated Wreaths
• 25 and 75 foot lengths of Douglas Fir Garland
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Gourmet Food and Gifts from our Gift Shop

• Fresh Cider - Apple, Raspberry, Cherry, Blackberry, Peach
• Jams & Jellies - Strawberry, Blueberry, Blackberry, Apple Butter, Pumpkin Butter, Peach Butter
• Salsa, Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip, Hot Sauce
• Wreath Hangers

More photos: www.jptotalchristmastrees.com/
JP Total Christmas Tree Lot, 4370 Independence Trail, Evergreen, CO 80439
Phone - 303-670-8414
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Store hours for Tree sales are: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM or later depending on foot traffic

Fireside Christmas Trees: Opening day is coming and we look forward to seeing you at Fireside!!!

Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday-Saturday 9am-9pm
Sunday 9am-8pm
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Christmas Tree permits are now available for the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests! www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/225c1015...ea-8a7e-f638cd389a69

Where to Cut Your Tree

• Download and print your Holiday tree cutting map from recreation.gov. Printed maps are not available on the Forest.


• Cut trees only within the National Forest boundary. No trespassing on private property. Respect private land!


• You cannot cut Holiday trees on the Boulder or Clear Creek Ranger Districts.


• SUGGESTED AREAS FOR TREE CUTTING FOR THE CANYON LAKES DISTRICT: November 25 through January 7, Joe Wright Reservoir (off of Highway 14), Swamp Creek (walk in only - access from Manhattan Road), National Forest areas along Manhattan Road. The district is open to cutting at your own risk with exceptions displayed on the map. Port-a-potties are NOT available. Please use open bathrooms along your travel routes.


• AREAS CLOSED TO TREE CUTTING ON THE CANYON LAKES DISTRICT: Please refer to the map for areas closed to tree cutting. Do not cut trees on private land. No tree cutting in campgrounds or picnic areas. No tree cutting in Wilderness areas (Cache La Poudre, Comanche Peak, Neota, Rawah). No tree cutting in active timber sale areas, or in other areas marked on the map. 


• SUGGESTED AREAS FOR TREE CUTTING FOR THE SULPHUR DISTRICT: Permits will be sold November 10th, 2022 – January 6th, 2023. Permits are $20/each with a maximum of 5 permits per person. Christmas tree cutting is allowed throughout the district during that time, excluding the areas listed as “closed” below. If you plan to cut your tree at the Elk Creek or Jim Creek cutting areas, these will be open to the public Saturday December 3rd, 2022 – Sunday December 11th, 2022.


• AREAS CLOSED TO TREE CUTTING ON THE SULPHUR DISTRICT: The Fraser Experimental Forest, accessed by CR 73 (NFSR 160), Indian Peaks, Never Summer, Vasquez Peak and Byers Peak Wilderness Areas, Winter Park/Mary Jane Ski Areas & above to Berthoud Pass,  James Peak Protection Area. The district has highlighted areas that allow for easier access and parking, and these are depicted in the attached maps


• Please purchase your permit through recreation.gov prior to arriving to the forest - there will be no onsite sales on the Canyon Lakes District. Permits can be purchased at the following locations in the Sulphur District: Winter Park Chamber, Fireside Market, Fraser Murdochs, Granby Country Ace Hardware, and Grand Lake Visitor Center during normal business hours.

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#BringHomeaStory Create your own holiday magic with the excitement of hiking through the forest in search of the perfect Christmas tree. Permits are available through Recreation.gov . For more info: www.fs.usda.gov/news/psicc/news-events

Christmas Tree Permits Available Online

Release Date: Nov 21, 2022

Contact(s): Jen Swacina

PUEBLO, CO, November 21, 2022 — Christmas tree permits for the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov. Permits for the Leadville, Salida, San Carlos, South Park and South Platte Ranger Districts are currently on sale. Sales for the Pikes Peak Ranger District will begin November 25, 2022.

“I have fond memories of taking my daughter, who is now fifteen years old, to cut a Christmas tree when she was still learning to walk,” said acting Deputy Forest and Grassland Supervisor Brian Banks. “Now she will be driving us,” Banks said. “It is a wonderful opportunity to spend time outdoors while helping the Forest Service maintain resilient landscapes.” 

To purchase a Christmas tree permit, create an account on Recreation.gov or log into an existing account. The cost is $12.50 per tree for the San Carlos, Salida and Leadville Ranger Districts and $22.50 per tree for the South Park, South Platte and Pikes Peak Ranger Districts (including a $2.50 online transaction fee). The Recreation.gov site contains maps of designated cutting areas as well as tips for selecting and cutting trees. Permitted dates and areas vary so it is important to carefully read all the information prior to purchasing.

When venturing out to cut a Christmas tree in the forest, bring a printed copy of the permit along with a paper map as cell service may be spotty or unavailable. Keep in mind that Forest Service roads are generally not plowed and some roads close seasonally. Handsaws and axes are the only tools allowed - chainsaws are prohibited. Bring warm layers, a rope to secure the tree to the vehicle, and have fun.

For information about in-person or mail-in purchasing options, please contact the individual district offices. Visit www.fs.usda.gov/main/psicc/passes-permits .

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From Chicks Got Wood:

Still in the process of getting my tree lot up at my site next to the Bailey Feed Store, 1 Delwood Dr. I currently have 8 trees that were just cut in the last 2 days ranging in size from 3ft Charlie Brown size to approximately 15ft. I even have a cute twisted Grinch like tree. I will continue hauling trees out of the forest as I have many more trees. Please pm if interested.