North Lake Tahoe out of Christmas tree cutting permits, still some at SLT and Incline

The North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center has run out of Christmas Tree cutting permits, but there are still some available at the Forest Supervisor’s office in South Lake Tahoe, the USFS office in Incline Village and at El Dorado National Forest offices.

Permits cost $10 each with a limit of two per family. They must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first come, first serve basis through December 23, if available.

All fourth grade students can get a free permit through the Every Kid in a Park initiative. The kids have to present a valid EKIP voucher or pass that are available for free on the website, www.everykidinapark.gov. The student must be present to get the tag.

On the South Shore, it is preferred that permits are purchased with cash or check, though they can take a credit card. Permits will be sold at the Forest Supervisor’s office, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, Calif., Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. until gone. For more information, call (530) 543-2600.

In Incline Village, permits will be sold at the Incline Village Forest Service office, 855 Alder Ave., Incline Village, Nev. This office is open Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (775) 831-0914. (During winter weather driving conditions, call the Incline Village office to make sure it is open.)