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Make Christmas more fun this year or keep your family tradition alive by cutting down your own Christmas tree. BUT! Do not forget to buy a permit first.  Here is some information regarding permits and locations in Colorado.

Buffalo Creek:

• Wednesday, November 23, 2016 is the last day to purchase a permit
• Permits only cost $10, but you must buy them in person
• Permits can be bought at the South Platte Ranger District Office during operating hours, which are 8am- 4pm
• You can obtain your own Christmas Tree on certain dates starting November 25^th through December 8^th

Leadville and Salida

• Permits will be available starting November 21^st through December 23^rd
• Permits cost $10 and a map of tree cutting area comes with it
• Permits are available at Salida and Leadville Ranger District Offices

Fairplay

Permits available at

• South Park Ranger District Office from November 25^th to December 23^rd
• Lake George Fire Department on November 25-27 and December 2-3

Elk Creek Cutting Area and Fraser

• The cutting area will be open from December 3^rd through December 10^th
• Permits can be purchased for $10 seven days a week
• Permits are available at:
  • Murdoch’s in Fraser
  • Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
  • Grand Lake of Commerce
  • Granby Ace Hardware

Sulphur Ranger District

• Permits can be utilized from November 1^st to January 6^th
• Permits are available at:
  • Murdoch’s in Fraser
  • Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
  • Grand Lake of Commerce
  • Granby Ace Hardware
  • Sulphur Ranger District Office

Red Feather Lakes

• Area will be open from December 3^rd– 11^th from 8:30am-2:30pm
• Permits are available at US Forest Service Fort Collins and Greeley Offices
• Permits will be available on-site for cash only on weekends
• Please call 970-295-6700 to make sure there is someone available who sells permits

Some Tips for You:

• Don’t Forget to Bring an Ax- It is not provided for you and chainsaws are not allowed
• Clothing- Dress weather appropriate because you will be outside
• Sled- You may want to bring a sled in order to carry the tree or your children
• Vehicle- Come with an appropriate vehicle that will allow you to transport your tree

Come keep family traditions alive and experience Christmas at its finest.