Join in the holiday tradition of cutting your own Christmas tree in Granby! Find your perfect tree with a permit through the U.S. Forest Service or ticket from Snow Mountain Ranch. 

U.S. Forest Service


November 8, 2025 - January 7, 2026

A permit for harvesting a Christmas tree in the Arapaho National Forest must be bought before harvesting. You can purchase a permit online at recreation.gov. Permits are $20/each with a maximum of 5 permits per person. IMPORTANT! A separate ticket needs to be purchased from Snow Mountain Ranch to cut a tree on their property.
 

Additional Information

  • Download and print your tree cutting map. Printed maps are not available in the Forest. Cut trees only within the National Forest boundary. No trespassing on private property. 

  • Cut the stump at ground level. Take the whole tree. Do not remove the top of the tree.

  • Choosing a tree from a densely forested area gives the remaining trees more space to grow.

  • Permits must be displayed on the tree or visible on your vehicle dashboard.

  • No cutting trees within 75 feet of any road, trail, and all bodies of water.

  • The Elk Creek cutting area will not be open for drive-in tree cutting this coming season. This area is open for walk-in use only. Christmas trees may be harvested across the Sulphur District. The maps provide some example areas that are easily accessible for Christmas tree cutting. Note that harvesting a Christmas tree is not limited to these areas.

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Snow Mountain Ranch


November 28, 2025 - December 17, 2026 

Gather your loved ones and set out on an adventure through the Snow Mountain Ranch forest to find the perfect Christmas tree! IMPORTANT! You must purchase a ticket from Snow Mountain Ranch; US Forest Service permits are not valid.
 

TREE CUTTING TICKET

  • Guests will receive a tree cutting ticket upon lodging check in or upon the purchase of a $29 tree cutting ticket. 

  • Guests must check in with Snow Mountain Ranch Staff at the Program Building.

TREE CUTTING INFORMATION

  • Trees that are off-limits will be marked. Please do not cut down marked trees. If you have questions about a tree, please ask the Snow Mountain Ranch staff.

  • Snow Mountain Ranch will provide handsaws.

  • Guests must tie their own trees down.

  • Guests are welcome to bring their own tools however, chainsaws and any electric equipment ARE NOT PERMITTED.

PARKING

  • Guests are welcome to park in the Library parking lot.