US Forest Service Press Release
The Ferron-Price District of the Manti-La Sal National Forest will begin selling Christmas tree permits Nov. 13 until Dec. 24 or until sold out. Permits may be purchased at the Ferron Office at 115 West Canyon Road, Ferron or the supervisor’s pffice at 599 West Price River Drive, Price.
For customer convenience, the Main Street Market, 15 W. Main Street, Ferron and Castle Valley Supply, 35 West Canyon Road, Huntington will also be selling permits through Dec. 24 or until sold out. Main Street Market is open Monday thru Saturday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Castle Valley Supply is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The cost for permits is $10 regardless of where they are purchased. The Supervisor’s Office in Price will open Saturdays, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in order to sell permits.
Permits will not be available by mail or phone order.
Fourth graders who have an “Every Kid in a Park” pass may bring the pass to the district office to receive a free Christmas tree permit. Free permits will be issued until the supply is exhausted. A parent or guardian at least 18 years old must accompany the fourth grader. Also, the tag can NOT be issued without the fourth grader who has been issued the EKIP pass being present. The EKIP pass can be obtained at https://everykidinapark.gov. The paper pass can be exchanged for a plastic pass at the district office, which allows fourth graders free access to federal lands and waters across the country for a full year.
Permits purchased on the Ferron/Price District must be used on the Ferron/Price District, except at places closed to tree cutting.
There is a limit of three permits per person. Purchasers will need to provide a debit or credit card, check or exact change. Forest Service offices are not equipped to make change. There are no refunds. Vendors will accept cash or check, only.
The Ferron/Price District is east of Skyline Drive. The person selling permits will issue each purchaser a map and cutting instructions. Customers traveling long distances for permits should call in advance to determine if they are still available. Vehicle access, except for snow machines, must be confined to established roads on the Forest. Roads may be muddy, snow packed and slick. Be prepared for winter driving conditions.
For updates on availability, see https://www.fs.usda.gov/mantilasal/