Christmas Tree Permits
Plan Your Snowy Holiday Adventure in Winter Park & the Fraser Valley!
This November and December, make your holidays sparkle with a family tradition in the heart of Colorado’s winter wonderland. Picture fresh mountain air, snow-dusted pines, and the joy of finding your perfect Christmas tree! Choose from a variety of options at Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA of the Rockies or support a great cause with the Fraser River Valley Lions Club.
Afterward, warm up with a cozy treat or festive meal at one of our charming local restaurants or check out some of our unique shops & boutiques. Don’t wait—plan your trip today and create magical memories that will last a lifetime!
Where To Get Your Tree
Snow Mountain Ranch: Snow Mountain Ranch: November 28 – December 17, 2025. $29 per tree. Please make sure you walk at least 30 feet away from the trail. No electric/gas chainsaws.
- Christmas Tree Sales at Murdoch's November 20-December 18. Trees are sold at Murdoch’s outdoor venue in Fraser, hosted by Lions each weekend from Thanksgiving until they’re all gone. Murdoch’s collects the proceeds on the Lions Club behalf and gives 100% back to the Lions.
- Fraser River Valley Lions Club Festival of Trees December 5.
- The Arapaho National Forest will allow tree cutting November 8th – January 7th. Permits will be available for purchase online on November 8th.
- 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. Please plan your trip accordingly and evaluate areas on the district that you can safely access and walk in to.
- Download the U.S. Forest Service's Christmas Tree cutting guidelines, tips & tricks
- Prior to heading out, be sure to download forest maps onto your smart phone through Avenza, available in the app store. This app works even when there isn’t cell service and will help you make sure you don’t cut trees on private property or prohibited areas. Most roads will be closed to motor vehicles after Nov. 15, but snowmobiles or skis may be used to access some areas. Make sure the Forest Service Road you plan to drive is open using our Road Status Tables.
Christmas Tree permits will sell for $20 each (limit of 5 per person). You can purchase permits online (you'll need a printer) or at the Grand County locations below. Please note, the Grand County outlets selling permits often have varying and limited quantities of permits each day. Online purchase and at-home print out is recommended.
- Online | (NOTE: You are required to print your permit and have it on-hand)
- Country Ace Hardware | (970.410.1744) | Granby
- Fireside Market & Eatery | (970.363.7750) | Winter Park
- Grand Lake Visitor Center | (970.627.3402) | Grand Lake
- Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply | (970.726.2029) | Fraser
- Winter Park & Fraser Information Center | (970.726.4118) | Winter Park
Please review the tree-cutting area map, the Sulphur Ranger District has reduced tree-cutting areas in Grand County this year due to wildfire area closures. All information is available at the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest's website.
Stay in designated areas.
Do NOT cut the tops of the trees off
