Christmas Tree Permits

Christmas tree cutting in Grand County is allowed in designated areas of the Arapahoe National Forest from November 1, 2018-January 6, 2019.

Permits are required and may be purchased for $20 each (limit of 5) seven days a week through December 24 at Winter Park Information Center (970.726.4118), Fireside Market & Eatery in downtown Winter Park (970.363.7750), Murdoch’s in Fraser (970.726.2029), Ace Hardware in Granby (970.887.3395) and Grand Lake Visitor Center in Grand Lake (970.627.3302).

The USFS office in Granby (970.887.4100) is open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and will be selling permits through January 6. Rules, maps, and tips may be found on the USFS site click here! 

Maps and information are available at all points of sale. Please note that the Elk Creek Loop will be open December 1-8 to one-way vehicle traffic and manned by Forest Service personnel. You may access this Elk Creek area any other time November 1-January 6 by foot, snowshoes or skis.  

Start a New Holiday Tradition!

• Get a Christmas tree permit when you book lodging with Winter Park Resort
• Book at the Vintage, Zephyr Mountain Lodge, or Fraser Crossing/Founders Pointe
• Exclusions Apply
• Book before Dec. 21, 2018

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