![Photo of Smokey with a family at Christmas tree cutting area](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090118065341im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/recreation/christmas/images/smokey-with-family.jpg) Cutting a Christmas tree in a national forest is a tradition for many residents of the Rocky Mountain Region. In doing so,
you take an active part in managing your national forests as
you celebrate your own family's tradition. Happy Holidays!
![Animated image of house with Christmas lights](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090118065341im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/recreation/christmas/images/gifs/christmas-outdoor-lights-01.gif)
Four primary cutting areas along the Front Range in the Arapaho,
Pike
and Roosevelt National Forests serve metro Denver and
surrounding communities for those who want to cut their own
Christmas tree. To get information about purchasing a cutting permit for one
of these areas, click on the tree in the area you want to cut in on the map below.
![Image of Christmas garland](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090118065341im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/recreation/christmas/images/gifs/christmas-garland-01-down-600x32.gif)
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