It's that time of the year. Snow is falling in Welches and Christmas tree cutting permits for the Mt. Hood National Forest are available for $5.00. This is a great way to go out to enjoy the forest with family and friends. Up to five permits are available per household! Be sure to bring the hot chocolate and your saw. Permits may be purchased at Mt. Hood area Ranger Stations plus some local vendors:

Christmas tree permits sold at these locations:

  • Mt Hood National Forest Headquarters, 16400 Champion Way, Sandy, OR (SE 362 and HWY 26) 503-668-1700 Monday thru Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed 11:30 to 12:30 for lunch)

  • Barlow Ranger District, Dufur Ranger Station, 780 Court Street, Dufur, OR (15 miles south of The Dalles) 541-467-2291 Monday thru Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM.

  • Clackamas River Ranger District, 595 NW Industrial Way, Estacada, OR. (off HWY 224) 503-630-6861 Monday thru Friday 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM (closed from 11:30 to 12:30 for lunch). Saturdays, Nov 27, December 4, 11 and 18 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sundays, December 5, 12 and 19 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

  • Hood River Ranger District, 6780 HWY 35, Mt. Hood-Parkdale, OR. 541-352-6002 Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM thru 4:30 PM, Saturdays, Nov 27, December 4, 11 and 18 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (not open Sundays)

  • Zigzag Ranger District, 70220 E. HWY 26, Zig Zag, OR. 503-622-3191. Monday thru Friday 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM (closed from Noon to 1:00 for lunch). Saturdays, November 27, December 4, 11 and 18 from 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM (closed from Noon to 1:00 for lunch) Sundays, December 5, 12 and 19 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

  • Tygh Valley General Store, TV Road, Tygh Valley, OR 541-483-2324 Open Monday thru Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

  • Kramers Market, Main Street, Dufur, OR. 541-467-2455 Open Monday thru Thursday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  • The Feed Shack, 2315 E. 2nd, The Dalles, OR 541-298-4937 Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

  • Estacada Tackle Shop, 210 SE Hwy 224, Estacada, OR 97022 503-630-7424 Open Monday thru Saturday 6:00AM to 10:00PM and Sunday 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

  • Hoodland Thriftway, 68280 E Hwy 26, Welches, OR 503-622-3244 Open 7 days a week 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day the store closes earlier.