Well, it’s that time of year again and Christmas tree permits for the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest start on October 10th and end on Dec 24th. You can purchase permits at The Apache Sitgreaves National Forests Supervisors Office, all five ranger districts and the Mogollon Rim Visitors Center on the SR260 at the top of the rim near the Woods Canyon Lake turnoff. You can also purchase your permit though the mail. Permits are $15 for a tree up to 10 feet tall. For trees over 10 feet tall, you must contact the Ranger District Office and make arrangements. Also call ahead of time to to verify hours of operation.
- One Christmas tree permit per household.
- Christmas tree species identification
- Trees must be cut in designated areas
- No refunds on Christmas tree permits
- Christmas tree cutting instructions
- VIDEO: Christmas tree cutting guidlines
Cutting area maps
- Alpine Ranger District
- Black Mesa Ranger District
- Clifton Ranger District
- Lakeside Ranger District
- Springerville Ranger District
- All Cutting Areas
Christmas Tree Hotline – 928-333-6229
The Forest service recommends you bring the following items;
- A Map
- Warm Clothing
- A Hat
- Gloves
- Food and water for everyone on the trip
- Matches, flares or other fire starting items
- Shovel in case you get stuck
- First aid kit
- Tire chains
- Full tanks of gas
- Permit
- Cutting area map
- Saw
- Also, tell someone where you are going and when you will return
