Tahoe Basin Christmas tree permits sold out!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2020 – Christmas tree permits for National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin sold out today, Nov. 17, 2020. This week, 2,000 online permits were issued on a first-come, first served basis. No additional permits will be authorized for this season.

Nearby Eldorado, Humboldt-Toiyabe and Tahoe national forests are also selling Christmas tree permits online. Check permit availability for these forests at www.recreation.gov .

In addition, Christmas trees may be purchased from private Christmas tree farms in El Dorado, Nevada and Placer counties.