Whether you want to cut your own tree, pick a live tree and have it cut for you, buy a tree already cut or buy a living tree you can plant, this page provides detailed listings of northern California's choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms, places to buy pre-cut (also called pre-harvested and fresh-cut) trees, stands, sleigh rides, hay rides and related winter events and fun. Some listings are for tree farms, others are tree lots, and some only offer hay rides, sleigh rides or other winter events. READ EACH LISTING to know what each facility offers. The farms are listed further down this page, so scroll down the page! I'm always looking for more to add, and to correct any inaccuracies or errors, so if you encounter any, please email me!

Tips:

• If the name of the farm is blue with an underline; that's a link to their website. Click on it for the most current hours and information.
• ALWAYS call the farm or store BEFORE YOU GO to confirm their supply, their hours and whether they have trees, are allowing choose-and-cut or just precut trees; and which attractions or winter activities are available.  All three can change during the short Christmas season, due to weather, demand and the farmer's business conditions! Farms get sold, shut down or run out of trees, and I have no way of knowing, because I can't call or visit every farm every month, let alone every day. For more tips to make your trip fun and successful, click here! DON'T DRIVE OUT THERE IF YOU CAN'T REACH THEM BY PHONE OR EMAIL!
• And please tell the farmer you visit in northern California that you found their farm here! I need the farmers to realize that you found them here so that they will keep their information up to date!

• To find fruit and vegetable pick-you-own farms, click here.
• Crop availability / harvest schedule for fruit and vegetables, click here
• To find pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other Halloween activities, click here.

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Listings:

National Forests

• If you really want to "rough it" rather than go to a Christmas Tree farm, you may want to stalk and hunt your own wild Christmas tree! You're on your own for amenities like shaking, flocking, baling / wrapping, snacks, restrooms, cutting and loading, though! The National Forests listed below do issue Christmas Tree cutting permits.
  NATIONAL FOREST LINKS:
  Klamath - (530) 842- 6131 - Supervisor's Office, Yreka
  Lassen - (530) 257 - 2151 - Supervisor's Office, Susanville
  Mendocino - (530) 934 - 3316 - Supervisor's Office, Willows
  Modoc - (530) 233 - 5811 - Supervisor's Office, Alturas
  Plumas - (530) 283 - 2050 Supervisor's Office, Quincy
  Shasta-Trinity - (530) 244 - 2978 - Supervisor's Office, Redding
  Six Rivers - (707) 442 - 1721 Supervisor's Office, Eureka
  Humboldt-Toiyabe - (760) 932 - 7070 Bridgeport Ranger District, Bridgeport

Butte County

• Karen Muellers Christmas Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Living Christmas trees (to plant later), Christmas boughs, Santa appearances, free tree trimmings, saws provided, school tours
  11452 Nelson Bar Road, Yankee Hill, CA 95965. Phone: 530 533 4593. Email: drzonker@juno.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Updates: Click here for updates. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED or UPDATED: December 10, 2008)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Scotch Pine, and other varieties (call!).
  You Choose and We cut varieties: Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Scotch Pine, and other varieties (call!).
  Living, rooted tree varieties: Douglas Fir.
• Miracle Ranch - follows organic methods, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas-themed park, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, mistletoe, Santa appearances, Christmas decorations, trees bagged, trees tied, tree shaking provided, winter hay rides, winter train rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  3476 Smith Avenue, Biggs, CA 95917. Phone: 530 868-1026. Email: stevewilliamsb@aol.com. Directions: Here's how to get to Miracle Ranch. From Yuba City ,take Highway 99, north , 20 minutes to Biggs, turn left onto Rio Bonito,1 Block, turn right onto Smith Avenue 1/4 mile. From Chico take Highway 99 ,25 minutes south to Rio Bonito, turn right 1 Block, turn right onto Smith Avenue 1/4 mile, parking to the right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: Daily 9 to 5. The Grand Opening for the Miracle Ranch is September 27 , 2008; we will be offering train rides on a vintage locomotive winding through apple orchards, pumpkin patch, Hay rides, Entertainment, Western Bar-B-Que, fresh pies and caramel apples all organically grown on premise, fresh produce/flowers; open everyday 9 to 5. We follow organic practices, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Miracle Ranch will be open year round for Special Occasions, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Graduations, Flower stand and Bakery. (ADDED: August 25, 2008)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir.
• Mountain View Trees - 5 varieties of U-pick Christmas trees, tall trees are available, wreaths, picnic area, Precut trees Christmas trees, too, gift shop, refreshments, flame retardant is available, farm animals, picnic tables, year-round school tours, private parties
  1896 Mountain View Drive, Paradise, CA 95969. Phone: 530-872-0165. Phone: 530-872-0435. Email: info@mtnviewtrees.com. Open: Daily from the Friday after Thanksgiving until sold out or December 24 ; 10:00 am until 7 pm. Weekdays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekends. Directions: 12 miles east of Chico, 25 miles north of Oroville. In Paradise, take Pentz Road. Turn at Stark Lane. Farm is located between Billie and Wagstaff Roads. Follow Stark Lane to the end (˝ mile). Turn right onto Mountain View Drive. Continue 1/4 mile further to the farm. Click here for a map. And click here to print off a free coupon for one s'more kit or 15% off Christmas decor at the stable
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: White Fir, Scotch Pine, Douglas Fir, Redwood, Cedar, and Leyland
  Pre-Cut Oregon trees - Noble, Nordman.

Humboldt County

• Loving Earth Gardens - follows organic methods, Christmas wreaths and boughs, winter hay rides, winter wagon rides, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
  2950 Janes Road across from mad river hospital-school, Arcata, CA 95521. Phone: 707-825-9298. Email: drawsmurd@excite.com. Directions: take 101north to janes/giuntoli exit in Arcata, turn west and follow road to farm, (large eastbound curve, driveway 1st on right) And for a map to our farm, click here. Open: 7days 8-6. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. lCSA available!
• Misty Mountain Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Living Christmas trees (to plant later), trees tied, free tree trimmings, saws provided, restrooms
  2103 Table Bluff Road, Loleta, CA 95551. Phone: 707-733-5476. Email: info@mistymttreefarm.com. Directions: Take the Hookton Road offramp from highway 101 and follow the red and white signs to the farm. Call 707-733-5476 for more info. And for a map to our farm, click here. Our products are usually available in November, December. Open: From the the first Saturday after Thanksgiving on Wednesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, until we sell out, usually about December 15. Payment: Cash, Check. A new field of 500 Shore Pines opened in 2007. There are also a few Bishop Pines and Silvertips. A new field of Grand Fir trees opened in 2009. (UPDATED: December 10, 2009)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Grand Fir, Monterey Pine, Noble Fir, and other varieties (call!).
  Living, rooted tree varieties: Grand Fir.  

Mendocino County

• Elliott's Christmas Trees - PreCut & live trees, Goody shack; FREE popcorn; hot chocolate; coffee; tea; apple cider; custom flocking; kids love our 20ft Frosty the Snowman.  Restrooms, Wrapping Service, Shaking Service, School Tours, We we can setup the tree in your home.
  320 East Perkins Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. Phone: (707) 743-1109. Or Phone:  (707) 621-2045. Fax: (707) 743-2410. Email: selliott@saber.net. Directions: 320 East Perkins St. Ukiah, CA 95482. HWY 101, 2.5 hours north of San Francisco. Open: daily 8am to 8pm, from November 1 - December 24.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  Pre-Cut Trees: Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir, Silver Tip.

Shasta County

• North Woods Tree Farm - Christmas trees, wreaths,
  35099 Lenwood Way, Shingletown, CA 96088. Phone: (530) 474-1140. Fax: (925) 281-4991. Email: information@northwoodstreefarm.com. Directions: We are located near Lake McCumber 8 miles east of Shingletown; Take Lake McCumber Road north 1,1 miles from Hwy 44; Turn left on Lenwood Way; Go 300 feet up to top hill; Turn left, then right. Open: November 23 to December 16, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 9 am to 4 pm and other times by appointment. We also specialize in taller trees to 20+ feet. Main species is white fir: Keep well due to good needle retention.

Tehama County

• George's Choose & Cut Christmas Mountain Christmas Tree Farm - picnic area, Santa visits, tall trees are also available, free tree trimmings,
  33005 Plum Creek Road, Paynes Creek, CA 96075. Phone: 530-713-8350. Email: rent@skirenter.com. Directions: From Red Bluff travel East 20 miles on Hwy 36, 20 miles to Paynes Creek, Turn right past the store and take the paved Plum Creek Road. 8 miles to the farm. Open: from the day after Thanksgiving to December 20 (in 2006), 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Silvertip, White Fir, Scotch Pine, Douglas Fir.