El Dorado County, California Christmas Tree Farms 2024

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El Dorado County

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• Apple Country Christmas Trees - Choose and cut your own trees,
  2721 Mace Road, Camino, CA. Phone: (530) 644-1396. Alternate phone: (530) 644-2475. Email: [email protected]. Open: Weekdays 11 am to 4:30, Weekends 9 am to 4:30, Closed Tuesdays. Directions: From Hwy 50, 8 miles east of Placerville, take Cedar Grove exit (Exit 54) to Pony Express, to Mace Road. Farm is 3/4 of a mile north on the right hand side of Mace Road. Wrapping is available. Apples, cider, walnuts and apple pies. Picnic tables and easy walking trails. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. Upon arriving enjoy a hot cup of freshly prepared spiced cider and take in the sweet aroma of fresh apples in the sales barn. Let our friendly staff start you on your adventure with a bow saw and a map of the farm. You are encouraged to take your time and enjoy our family farm with your family and friends. We provide picnic tables for those who choose to make a day of it and bring a picnic lunch.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: White Fir, Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine, Silver Tip, Sequoia and Incense Cedar.
  
• Ardencaple Forest Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees, Candy canes and picnic area.
  2580 Andler Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-626-3822. Email: [email protected]. Open: daily beginning the day after Thanksgiving, daily 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: From Highway 50 take Placerville Drive/Forni Road turn-off. Circle over freeway and continue down Placerville Drive to Cold Springs Road. At stop sign, turn left on Cold Springs Road and follow approximately one mile to Andler Road on right. (Look for sign on right side of road.) Follow up Andler Road approximately 1/4 mile. Look for green barn and signs on left. Trees have been carefully nurtured and groomed to bring you the freshest and most beautiful trees anywhere. Bring the whole family or a friend. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and the great California tradition of Sierra Fresh choose and cut Christmas trees. Sierra Fresh Douglas Fir, White Fir, Cedar, and Monterey Pine trees have been carefully nurtured and groomed to bring you the freshest and most beautiful trees anywhere. Bring the whole family or a friend. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and the great California tradition of Sierra Fresh choose and cut Christmas trees.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir; White Fir, Incense Cedar and Monterey Pine.
  
• Burnett Secret Ravine Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  2740 Mace Road, Camino, CA. Phone: (530) 303-3875. Alternate phone: (916) 817-7388. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday to Sunday 9 am to 4:00 and by appointment. Warming Fire, Christmas crafts and items. Payment: Cash/check only.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Silver Tip, White Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce
  
• Candy Apple Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  2781 Larsen Dr., Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-7519.
• Carson Ridge Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  3041 Carson Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-644-1490. Email: [email protected]. Open: weekends 8:30 am to 4 pm Open: weekends only starting after Thanksgiving, until sold out, 8 am to dark. Directions: 5 miles east of Placerville via Hwy. 50. Take Carson Road exit, turn left on Carson Road. Tree farm is 1/2 mile on the right. Look for the red sales building with the Carson Ridge Evergreens sign on the roof. Fresh wreaths, candy canes, paved walkway. Payment: Cash/check only.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir, White Fir, limited supply of Silver Tip and Swift Silver
  
• Cedar Ravine Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  5240 Cedar Ravine Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-622-3546. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday through Sunday, 9 am to 4:30 pm. Directions: 5 miles from Placerville on Cedar Ravine Road, which starts at the monument on Main Street in Placerville.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: White Fir, Douglas Fir, Cedar and Pine.
  Enjoy our homey atmosphere with free packaging, boughs, candy canes and hot cider!
  
  
• Cool Forest - Choose and cut your own trees, Tall trees, wreathes, apple cider and snacks, picnic area
  8530 Highway 193, Garden Valley, Ca. 95633. Phone: (530) 503-5388. Open: November 25 to December 24 from 12 pm to 5 pm on weekdays, closed on weekends. Directions: Hwy 50 to Shingle Springs exit. Left at stop sign, right at stop sign, Follow signs to Garden Valley. Right on Black Oak Mine Road. Right on 193 Cool Forest 4 miles.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir, Sequoia, Cedar, Monterey Pine
  (UPDATED: September 21, 2023)
• Coon Hollow Creek Ranch - Choose and cut your own trees,
  3101 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-621-1830.
• Crystal Creek Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  2019 Cable Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-7014. Email: [email protected]. Open: 9:30 am to dusk starting November 21st, Closed on Thanksgiving. Directions: From Hwy 50 take the exit towards the picturesque town of Camino. Go 1/2 block to historic Cable Rd., turn left on Cable Rd. and proceed 1 and 3/4 miles to the farm. Payment: Cash or checks only, please. Any tree under 10 feet tall is (Prices may have changed!) $54.00; trees over 10 feet are $69.00. Price includes tax and packing materials if needed. Our family is proud of its commitment to the environment. A fresh-cut tree is 100% renewable and recyclable. Growing trees produces oxygen and helps remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and we replant new trees every year as taller trees are cut and sold. Additionally, our farming practices have been independently certified as "Fish Friendly," which means we take extra care in keeping our streams and rivers free of pollutants and run-off.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: White Fir, Swift Silver Fir, Silver Tip, Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine, Noble Fir, Blue Spruce, Nordmann Fir, and Grand Fir. Sizes up to 25 feet tall.
  
• Cynthia's Christmas Trees - Tall trees, and wreaths and garlands also for sale, you may reserve a tree in advance, free garlands and boughs, apple cider and snacks
  4940 Star Lane, Georgetown, CA 95634. Phone: (530) 333-0608. Email: [email protected]. Open:November 20 to December 19, 6 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday. Directions: Highway 49 South from Auburn to Cool, go left at the traffic light in Cool on Highway 193 then 20 miles to Georgetown; at the stop sign in Georgetown, left onto Main Street, Go through town (all of two blocks) Main Street turns into Wentworth Springs Road, 8 miles to Volcanoville Road, left on Volcanoville Road, 3 miles to Fire Station, Slow way down and at the Y veer left, 1st driveway on the left, Signs at top of driveway! We are a small, local, sustainable Christmas Tree Farm. We specialize in Silvertips trees and handcrafted wreaths, crafts, cookies and hot, apple cider.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Silvertip only!
  
• Davis Vines and Pines - Choose and cut your own trees,
  7600 Fairplay Road, Somerset, CA 95684. Phone: (503)-413-8733. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone; and there's nothing current about them on the internet, so I assume they have closed. If you have any information to the contrary, please write me. weekends 9 am till dark. Weekdays by appointment. 3 ft. - 50 ft. trees on 7 acres. Wreaths. Credit cards accepted. We also have acres of award winning, mature Zinfandel and Petite Sirah grapes, a Christmas Tree farm of Pine, Fir, Cedar, & Sequoia, a fruit orchard with Apple, Plum, Persimmon, Peach, Almond, and Cherry trees. A true diamond in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada's.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: White Fir; Douglas Fir; Noble Fir; Sequoia; Cedar
  
• De Biddle's Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  2740 Mace Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-6669.
• Deer Park Ranch Christmas Trees - Choose and cut your own trees,
  3201 Sand Ridge Ct, El Dorado, CA 95623. Phone: 530-620-3886. Alternate phone: (530) 252-8073. Email: [email protected]. Open: The first 2 Friday, Saturday and Sundays in December from 9 am to 4 pm. Directions: From El Dorado, go 7 miles south on HWY 49. Turn left on Sand Ridge Road, go 2.7 miles, turn left on Sand Ridge Court and follow signs. Free coffee, juice, candy canes, cookies. Warm barn & picnic area. Deer Park Ranch Christmas Trees facebook page.
  Prices in 2022: Any tree $45
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir, Nordmann Fir
   (UPDATED: November 28, 2022, JBS)
  
• Deutsch's Union Mine Pines - Choose and cut your own trees,
  7349 Union Mine Road, El Dorado, CA 95623. Phone: 530-620-4088. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Check out our low prices. Antique farm equipment, gold mining tools, Nativity scene, life-size Santa.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir, Monterey Pine, Scotch Pine, Cedar
  
• El Dorado National Forest Christmas Tree Permits - Choose and cut your own trees,
  Ranger Office, 100 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-622-5061. Phone: Directions: Click here for a map to the forest. Open: Tags will be issued from November 13th until 12 pm on December 28. In order to accommodate our serving military members and their families or others; the last day to cut a tree is December 31st. Since the early 1500's, trees many local families have begun the holiday season with an outing to cut the family tree on the Eldorado National Forest. Christmas Tree Permits are being offered to the public in an effort to help reduce hazardous fuel ladders that have built up over years of fire suppression. Removal of excessive amounts of small trees from the forest will help create a healthier forest over time. Costs: $10 for each tag (cash only). Limit of 4 tags per person/household. The Permittee must be present to purchase permit. Photo ID required. 4th graders with a valid Every Kid in a Park Voucher or Pass are entitled to 1 free Tag. To obtain a voucher go to www.EveryKidinaPark.gov. Where to Purchase: There is now a centralized place online to buy a Christmas tree permit in a national forest in any state that has a forest that allows it; see this page on Recreation.gov.  All Ranger Districts sell permits Monday thru Friday during regular business hours (8 am to 4:30 pm). The Supervisor's Office, Amador and Georgetown Ranger Districts will also be open Saturdays (8 am to 4:30 pm). A maximum of 5,000 tags will be sold for the 2018 season. Size: A maximum trunk diameter of 6 inches at the base of the tree and tree height of 20 feet. Tree Species: Pine, fir, or cedar. Do not cut any hardwood; such as, aspen or oak. Restrictions: Motorized vehicles are only allowed on existing roads and trails that are open to the public, except where snowmobiles are allowed. No cross country travel. Maps are provided at the time of permit purchase. Permit holders should follow permit guidelines for responsible collection, including not trespassing on private property when entering or leaving national forest cutting areas. Observe seasonal road closures and be prepared to hike to the cutting area to find a tree. Park in legal areas and do not block gates. More info:
  Christmas Tree Recreation Opportunity Guide 2017 (pdf)
  Christmas Tree map North of Highway 50 (pdf)
  Christmas Tree map South of Highway 50 (pdf)
  Where to Purchase permits:
  Forest Supervisor's office - 100 Forni Road, Placerville, Calif. This office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am until 4:30 pm and the following Saturdays: Nov. 18, and 25, December 2, and December 9 from 8 am until 4:30 pm
  Amador Ranger District - 26820 Silver Drive, Pioneer, Calif. This office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am until 4:30 pm and the following Saturdays: Nov. 18, and 25, December 2, and December 9 from 8 am until 4:30 pm
  Georgetown Ranger District - 7600 Wentworth Springs Road, Georgetown, Calif. This office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am until 4:30 pm and the following weekend days: Nov. 18, 19, 25, 26, December 2, 3, 9 and 10 from 8 am until 4:30 pm
  Pacific Ranger District - 7887 U.S. Highway 50, Pollock Pines, Calif. This office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am until 4:30 pm
  Placerville Ranger District - 4260 Eight Mile Road, Camino, Calif. This office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am until 4:30 pm

• El Dorado Orchard Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees, Train rides weather permitting, coffee
  2888 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-621-2053. Open: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Offering Beginning the Day after Thanksgiving until sold out. Directions: From Hwy 50 take the Schnell School Road turnoff, left to Carson Road. Right 3 1/2 miles, then left on North Canyon Road. 1/2 mile to farm on right. Choose and Cut Your Favorite Tree in the Beautiful Apple Hill Area of California! Train cannot run if it is raining or if tracks are wet.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Fraser Fir, Nordmann Fir, and White Fir
• Figor Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  3160 Pleasant Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-622-9351. Email: [email protected]. Open: 9 am to Dusk. Directions: 6 miles east of Diamond Springs on Pleasant Valley Road across from Gold Oak School. Plenty of parking. Wholesale Available.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: White Fir, Douglas Fir, Silver Tip, Sequoia, Spruce and other varieties.
  
• Fanchers Christmas Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, Christmas decorations, trees bagged, trees tied, free tree trimmings, saws provided, winter hay rides, bonfires, free hot chocolate, free hot cider, gift shop, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food), birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  6581 Omo Ranch Rd, Somerset, CA 95684. Phone: 530-620-6252. Alternate Phone: 530-620-7179. Email: [email protected]. Open: Starting the day after Thanksgiving, every Saturday and Sunday 10 am to dusk, until Christmas; For Alternate dates and times please call to make arrangements. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Open every weekend for Christmas trees from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: Black Hills Spruce, Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir, Eastern Red Cedar, Grand Fir, Incense Cedar, Leyland Cypress, Noble Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Shasta Fir, White Fir (Concolor Fir), White Pine, and other varieties (call!).
  PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Eastern Red Cedar, Noble Fir, Shasta Fir, White Pine, and other varieties (call!).
  
• Frosty Firs Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  2240 Frosty Fir Drive, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-622-7538. Email: [email protected]. Open: day after Thanksgiving, weekends 9 am to 4 pm, weekdays by appt., please call. Click here for a link to our Facebook page . Fresh wreaths, cider, greenery, cones, crafts, persimmons, preserves.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: White Fir, Douglas Fir, Silver Tip, Blue Spruce, Sequoia, Cedars.
  
• Generation Ranch - Tree flocking and coloring available, Hot chocolate and cookies, Wreaths and garlands available.
  3600 US Highway 50, Camino, CA. Phone: 530-647-1568. Email: [email protected]. Open: Opening the day after Thanksgiving (Friday Nov24th) and daily 9am-4pm until sold out.
  Directions: Right off Highway US-50 (El Dorado Freeway)just past Camino. Look for the signs as you curve right past the Chevron on the left side of the freeway. Heritage tree futures (see ranch website for more info)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Nordmann fir, Noble fir, Grand Fir,
• Goyette's North Canyon Ranch - Pumpkins, Indian corn and gourds.
  3825 N Canyon Rd, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: (530) 622-9299. Email: [email protected]. Open: Christmas Trees: after Thanksgiving to mid-December or when supplies run out and depending on weather; Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Also prepicked apples, 6 varieties. Directions: #21 on Apple Hill map - off Hwy 50 at Camino. Visit Goyette's farm for a great family experience. There is nothing better than an apple picked fresh from a tree. Come to Goyette's Ranch to enjoy a walk in the orchard while you pick the apples and pears you choose. As an added bonus, children will learn that their food doesn't necessarily come from the grocery store. Picnics, pumpkins and Indian Corn, too. choose and cut a Christmas tree after Thanksgiving, too.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: unknown (their website doesn't say which varieties they have)
• Greenwood Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees, Pre-cut trees, Tall trees available, wreaths/garlands, picnic area, free candy canes, you may reserve a tree, free garlands
  2465 Syd Road, Greenwood, CA 95635. Phone: (530) 333-4970. Fax: (530) 333-4970. Email: [email protected]. Open: day after Thanksgiving to December 23, Thursday- Friday 12-4:30pm, Sat & Sunday from 9 am to 4:30pm, Closed Monday to Wednesday. Directions: Highway 193, Greenwood (just beyond Cool) to Sliger Mine Road. Follow signs.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: White fir, Douglas fir, Redwood, Cedar and Scotch pine
  
• Hacienda Orchards - Choose and cut your own trees, saws are provided, restrooms,
  2900 Barkley Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: (408) 431-1951. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2022, Their Facebook page is gone; Does anyone have current information, are they still open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were Friday after Thanksgiving through December 24th on Saturday and Sunday from from 9 am until 5 PM. Twine is provided to secure tree to vehicle. Restroom facilities and plenty of on-site parking are provided. Customer may tag a tree early and cut it at a later date. Pets with a friendly demeanor are welcome, provided they are on a leash. Bargain trees are available, starting at (Prices may have changed!) $25 (limited supply).Tree bailing is available. Candy canes are provided for children. Cash, check or credit/debit cards are accepted. Our warm-up area is stocked with hot chocolate, hot cider. Trees are bottom pruned to your preference. Assistance is available in cutting and carrying your tree. Hacienda Orchards is a 10-acre Apple and Christmas Tree Farm founded in 1998, and features rolling, scenic topography. The farm is located in the beautiful Apple Hill area in the Sacramento Foothills. With surrounding woods nearby, there is abundant wildlife, including deer, wild turkey, geese, ducks, rabbits, and other natural residents. Our reputation has been built by providing you, our valued customer, with the highest quality Christmas trees available at the right price. Visit our farm and you will see why, year after year, new customers tell us that we have fuller, taller, and more beautiful Christmas trees than other farms in the area. Although it is more labor intensive, we meticulously hand trim every tree for perfect shape and density. This gives our trees a natural appearance and texture (that cannot be achieved with powered trimming equipment). Click here for a link to our Facebook page .
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Silver Tip, Noble Fir, Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine and White Firs
  
• Hangtown Kid Apple Orchard - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Free candy canes.
  2598 Mace Road, Camino, CA. Phone: 530-647-1810. Email: [email protected]. Open: daily 9 am to 5 pm from November 24th thru mid December. Directions: From Hwy 50 take exit 54 (Cedar Grove), left under freeway, right on Pony Express Trail, left on Mace Rd. Farm is 1 mile down Mace on left. U-cut/We-cut, 4'-10'trees, persimmons, chestnuts, local honey. Payment: Cash/, heck only
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: White fir, silver tip (red fir)
• Harris Family Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, bonfires and smores, Fresh eggs, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  2640 Blair Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726. Phone: (530) 644-2194. Email: [email protected]. Open: Thursday to Sunday, from 9 am to 4:30 pm, June 1 to December 24. Updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Driving directions: Travel on Highway 50 to Pollock Pines. Turn off at the Pollock Pines exit #57, turn left under the freeway. Turn right on Pony Express Trail, about one mile turn left on Blair Road. Travel one mile on Blair Road, the entrance is on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, White Fir (Concolor Fir), and other varieties (call!).
  (ADDED: April 05, 2017)
• Hidden Canyon Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  3500 Newtown Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-622-6760. Open: Daily from 9 am to dark. Directions: From Hwy 50, take Point View turnoff to Broadway, turn left. Broadway becomes Newtown Road. Continue past mobile home park 3/4 of a mile to large, white and red Hidden Canyon sign. Local honey, firewood, early sales by appointment only
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: White Fir, Douglas Fir, Silver Tip, Sequoia and Cedar.
  
• High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens - Pre cut Christmas trees
  3170 Hassler Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: (530) 642-1222. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, beginning the day after Thanksgiving Day; See their website for updates and changes. 1500 varieties of high bred Iris flowers. School tours by appt. Directions: 4 miles east of Placerville on Hwy 50 Carson Road Exit -- Left toward Placerville - 2 miles to junction of N. Canyon Rd - turn right - 1.7 Miles to Hassler turn left 6/10 of a mile to facility. Dogs on leashes are allowed. Homemade wreaths made with the freshest branches and winter foliage. Each one is unique and measures approximately 28 inches.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: White Fir (Concolor Fir), Colorado Blue Spruce, Noble Fir, Canaan Fir, Swift Silver
  
• Hillside Tree Farm - Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Christmas wreaths, mistletoe, trees tied, winter train rides, picnic area, pony rides
  2881 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-621-2053. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday thru Sunday 8:30am to 5 pm from the weekend before Thanksgiving until sold out. Directions: Take highway 50 east through Placerville, then turn right onto Schnell school Road, go left a 1/4 mile then take a right onto Carson Road, go 3 miles to North Canyon Road, turn left and go 1/2 mi. Farm on your left. And for a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. FREE Packaging. FREE Hot cider. Nobel Wreathes. Train and Pony rides, (weekends only, weather permitting).
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You Choose and We cut varieties: White Fir (Concolor Fir), Noble Fir, Nordman Fir, Swift Silver (Rocky Mt.), Fraser Fir
  
• Indian Rock Fly Fishing & Christmas Tree Farm - choose & cut trees, precut trees
  3800 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-622-4087. Email: [email protected]. Directions: From Camino, take Larsen Dr. 1 mile. Left on North Canyon 1.6 miles to farm. Open: starting Mid November, daily from 9:00 until dark.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir, White Fir, Red Fir (Silvertip) Pines, Incense Cedar, Various True Fir.
  
• Kelley's Treeland - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths,
  2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Phone: 530 577-5953. Email: [email protected]. Open: by Thanksgiving until Christmas Day, 10 am to 7 pm, from December 15 to December 25 we are open from 10 am to 8 pm; also Special orders by appointment, call. Directions: The American Legion Hall address is 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd. about the middle of South Lake Tahoe, across the street from a Meeks Lumber yard and the Red Hut Cafe. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards. We have a full tree lot with many varieties, will take custom orders, are certified to apply fire retardant for trees in public places, have delivery and take down service, and offer only the freshest trees.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Incense Cedar, Noble Fir, Nordmann Fir, Ponderosa Pine, White Fir (Concolor Fir), and other varieties (call!).
  
• Kenny, Harry & Heidi's Tree Farm - Tall trees, free garlands and boughs, picnic area
  Hwy 193, 12 miles north of Placerville, CA. Phone: (209) 632-4623. Alternate phone: (530) 333-4936. Email: [email protected]. Open: on the Day after Thanksgiving through mid-December, Weekends only. Directions: From Sacto, take Hwy 50 to Placerville, Left on Hwy 49 to Hwy 193, Turn Right, go 12 miles. Tree farm on the left. Click here for a map.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir, White Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce
  
• Levi's Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  3621 Carson Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-391-9019. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2023: their website is down; it may be a temporary glitch, or they may have closed; call them before you go; the Friday after Thanksgiving, then Saturday 9 am to dusk, Sunday 12 pm to dusk. Directions: From Hwy 50 take Camino exit; go straight cross Carson Road to tree farm entrance. Payment: cash or check. ALL TREES ARE (Prices may have changed!) $65 - Price includes tax. Price is for tree of any height. An ATM is located across the street at the Chevron gas station if needed. Tree baling as well as twine is available for tying the tree to your vehicle. Noble Fir and Blue Spruce have been planted. They will most likely be ready to cut in 3 to 4 years.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir, White Fir, Red Fir
• Madrone Tree Hill - Choose and cut your own trees,
  2600 Barkley Rd., Camino, CA. Phone: (916) 835-9600. Email: [email protected]. Open: See their website, they wait till the last minute to publish their hours. Directions: From Hwy 50 take the Camino Heights exit, go left at Sierra Blanca Dr, and follow this to Carson Rd. Go right and travel 1/2 mile, turn left at Barkley Rd. Proceed 1 mile to the farm, on the left. We are off the main road and don't get big crowds. Wander our forest and cut your perfect tree, or choose a pre-cut. Relax by our campfire and enjoy some hot chocolate. Lots of new things planned including hay rides! You can even spend the weekend in our miner's Cabin! Payment: credit cards, Debit cards, Cash.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir, White Fir, Red Fir (Silver tip), Sequoias.
• Marvin Larsen Ranch - Choose and cut your own trees,
  2721 Mace Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-2485.
• McGee Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  3131 Carson Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-644-4731. Email: [email protected]. Open: November 27, 28, 29 from 8 am until dark; December 5,6 from 8 am until dark. VOTED #1 Tree Farm in El Dorado County, McGee Christmas Tree Farm has been growing premium quality trees since 1952. Located in the Apple Hill region of El Dorado County, our 20 acre plantation offers the largest selection in the county. Your family is sure to find that "perfect" Christmas Tree!
• North Star Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own tree, Precut trees Christmas trees, Saws are provided for your use and tree packaging is available, picnic area
  6000 Shoo Fly Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-622-3633. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday after Thanksgiving, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm weekends; 10 am to 4 pm weekdays. Directions: Click here for a map. A wide range of prices and sizes all in a natural setting. Plan to spend as much time as you wish exploring our 90 acres of forest, ponds, meadows and orchard. Admire the magnificent views of the snow-capped Sierras. Bring a picnic lunch and use the many picnic tables scattered about. On weekends, a redeemable gate fee (parking fee) may be charged.
  Winner of California Outstanding Forest Stewardship Award!
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: many shaped Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine, Cedar, Sequoia and other species tagged for sale Precut varieties: Noble Fir.
• O'Halloran's Apple Trail Ranch - Choose and cut your own tree,
  2261 Cable Road, Camino, CA. Phone: 530-644-3389. Open daily from 9 am to 4 pm. You'll find a variety to choose from. We have three full acres of trees which we nurture throughout the year resulting in well-shaped, healthy trees that you'll be proud to to display in your home during the Christmas season. Come to O'Halloran's to choose and cut your own tree! We charge the same price per tree regardless of size. Our trees are available from Thanksgiving to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: silver tip, white fir, blue spruce, noble fir, frasier fir
• Omo Ranch Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  7975 Slug Gulch Road, Somerset, CA 95656. Phone: 530-620-2002.
• Prenderosa Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  1060 First Right Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623. (530) 626-1951. Email: [email protected]. Open: Due to a shortage of precut trees available from the Oregon region we will be closed for the 2018 holiday season. We are continuing to make improvements on the farm and will be reopening in 2019. We look forward to seeing everyone back next year! WEEKDAYS from 12 pm to 5 pm, WEEKENDS 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: 1 Mile south of El Dorado on Hwy. 49. turn left on China Hill Rd. Follow signs to farm. Wreaths, accessories and refreshments. Warm fire and music. Packaging available. Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine, Cedar, Sequoia, Spruce and others. "Fresh Cut". Noble and Nordmann Fir displayed in water.
  
• Poverty Hill Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  1010 Poverty Hill Drive, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-622-6766. Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday Thanksgiving weekend, then Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 4 pm. Directions: 7/10 mile north of Hwy 50 on Bedford Avenue, then 1/4 mile east on Poverty Hill Drive. Next to Gold Bug Park and Gold Bug Mine. Price includes tax and packaging.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: Colorado Blue-Spruce, Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir, White Fir, and Sequoia. White Fir , Silver Tip,
  
• Quail Trail Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  6080 Traverse Creek Road, Garden Valley, CA 95633. Phone: 530-333-2904
• Rapetti Farms - Choose and cut your own trees,
  2585 Fruitridge Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-622-7229. Email: [email protected]. Open: daily starting Saturday, November 20th from 9:30 AM until dark. Directions: From Sacramento, Hwy 50 East toward South Lake Tahoe. Pass through all lights in Placerville. Exit Schnell School Rd. and turn left onto Schnell School Rd. At top of Schnell, turn right onto Carson Rd. Approx. 3 miles on Carson Rd. (Past Abel's Acres and Goldbud Farms). Veer left onto North Canyon, take your first left onto Fruitridge Rd. trees in beautiful Apple Hill. Rapetti Farms has been cultivating quality Christmas trees since 1993. Unlike other farms that "stump culture" trees from existing limbs, Rapetti Farms replants new seedlings every year for the best quality product. Due to the popularity of these handcrafted trees, Their website says (in December 2017): Rapetti Farms is not currently accepting new customers. They sold out early in 2017, so you may call and see if they have any trees in other years, but it sounds like they are not looking for customers.
• Rainbow Ranch & George's Mountain - Christmas trees. Santa on weekends.
  Plum Creek Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Phone: (530) 542-3772. Fax: (530) 544-2175. Email: [email protected]. Open: Nov 24 - Dec 22, 9 am to 4:30pm daily. Directions: 8 miles east of Paynes Creek on Plum Creek. 20 miles east of Red Bluff on Hwy 36 to Paynes Creek then 8 miles east on Plum Creek Rd to farm. School tours.
• Rhodes Family Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut,  
  2343 Cable Rd., Camino, CA. Phone: (530) 363-6148. Email: [email protected]. Open: Just 3 days, Black Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving from 9 am to 4 pm. Sit by the fire, write a letter to Santa, take a photo in our giant chair that can fit the whole family! Free hot chocolate and popcorn. Dog friendly (on leash).
  Directions: From Hwy 50 take exit 54 and go left under the freeway. In 1/4 mile turn (sharp) right onto Cable Rd and proceed about 1 mile to the farm entrance on the right opposite Grandpa's Cellar. Payment: credit cards, Debit cards, Cash.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: White Fir, Silvertip, Nordmann, and Noble Fir.
• Roberts Christmas Tree Farm on Mace Road - Choose and cut your own trees,
  2561 Mace Road, Camino, CA. Phone: (530) 644-2831. Open: 9:30am to DUSK. Directions: From Hwy 50, 8 miles east of Placerville, take Cedar Grove turn off, right on Pony Express Trail, one mile to Mace Road. Farm is one mile down Mace.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: Douglas Fir and White Fir.
  
  
• Roberts Christmas Tree Farm on Gilmore Road - Choose and cut your own trees,
  5645 Gilmore Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726. Phone: 530-644-2831. Open: DAILY 9:30am to DUSK. Directions: 10 miles east of Placerville. From Hwy 50, take first Pollock Pines turnoff; right on Pony Express Trail, left on Gilmore Road; go 1 block.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: Silver Tips, Blue Spruce and White Fir. You pick we cut!
  
  
• Santa's Acres - Choose and cut your own trees,
  2921 Barkley Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-2141.
• Santa's Forest Tree Lot - Precut Christmas trees,
  1941 Old Bass Lake Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Phone: 916-215-6508. Open: Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 9 pm.  Family Owned Christmas Tree Lot! Directions: On Bass Lake Rd & Hwy 50 exit, EDH.
   (ADDED: November 10, 2022, JBS)
• Sierra Magnifica Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  2500 Hassler Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-622-0203. Open: Thursday to Sunday 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Wednesday are by appointment only. Directions: From Hwy 50 take Point View Drive turn left. Follow Jacquier Rd. to Carson Rd. turn right. Follow Carson Rd. to Union Ridge Rd. turn left. Turn right on Hassler Rd. at stop sign. Follow Hassler Rd. across Fruitridge Rd. to first driveway on right to top of hill.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Silver Tip, Douglas Fir, White Fir, Swift Silver
  Fresh wreaths, packing available. Free greenery & hot drinks. Cash or check
  
• Silver Forest Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees,
  4041 Rontree Lane, Somerset, CA 95656. Phone: 530-620-6261. Open: DAILY 9 am to 4 pm. Directions: On E-16, between Somerset and Mt. Aukum, turn east on Fairplay Road, go 3/4 mile, turn right on Rontree Lane, follow signs. All weather roads. Easy walking trails, picnic area, boughs, coffee, and "kiddie treats". Packaging available. Ample parking for cars and busses. Silver Forest Tree Farm facebook page.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: White Fir, Red Fir, Douglas Fir and Scotch Pine.
  
  
• Silverthorn Meadows - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut,
  3099 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA. Phone: (530) 621-2379. Email: [email protected]. Open: weekends after Thanksgiving 9 am to 4 pm. until sold out. Directions: From Carson Rd. turn north on to North Canyon Road.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: White Fir
  Family run Christmas tree farm with many beautiful tall trees. Come meet our family!
  
• Smart's Christmas Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut,
  4401 Pony Express Trail, Camino, CA. Phone: (530) 401-4019. Email: [email protected]. Open: Opening Friday after Thanksgiving from 9 am to 4:30 pm, then Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 4:30 pm until sold out; if not sold out, open the first weekend in December Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 4:30 pm, Close easy access from Hwy 50. 14 beautiful acres with gentle terrain. Pristine non-stump culture trees nurtured from seedlings. You choose and we cut. Payment: credit cards, Cash. Directions: 8 miles east of Placerville. From Hwy 50, take Exit 54, turn left under freeway, right on Pony Express Trail. Farm is 1/4 mile on left.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & We-Cut your own: Silvertip, White Fir, Douglas Fir, Noble Fir.
• Twin Pines Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut your own trees, Picnic tables , refreshments, Free tree netting, holly, mistletoe, trimmings, pinecones, hot chocolate and hot apple cider.
  5150 Twin Pines Loop, Georgetown, CA 95643. Phone: (408)499-9179. Alternate phone: (408) 710-4044. Email: [email protected]. Open: from 10 am to 5 pm daily from the Friday after Thanksgiving until the Sunday before Christmas. Directions: Hwy. 193, 3 miles south of Georgetown. Turn at sign on Twin Pines Loop.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: French Pine, Douglas Fir, Sequoia, White Fir, Blue Spruce.
  
• Upper Sierra Magnifica Christmas Tree Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Christmas wreaths, mistletoe, trees bagged, free tree trimmings, porta-potties, Cell service cell phones work here
  2500b Hassler Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: (510) 861-4996. Alternate Phone: (925) 876-8535. Email: [email protected]. Open: Thursday to Sunday from 9 am to 3:45 pm, from November 18, 2021 to December 11th CLOSED THANKSGIVING. Directions: Location: 5 miles east of Placerville: East on highway 50 take Point View Drive turn left. Follow Jacquier Road to Carson Road turn right. Follow Carson Road to Union Ridge Road turn left. Turn right at stop sign onto Hassler Road Follow Hassler Road across Fruitridge Road Take the first driveway on right to top of hill. Click here for a map and directions. We typically open the weekend before Thanksgiving through at least the weekend after Thanksgiving; We hope to welcome you through Saturday, December 9th;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Click here for our Facebook page.
  Click here for our Instagram page.
  We offer candy canes, coffee, and cider for our guests.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Douglas Fir, White Fir (Concolor Fir).
  You Choose and We cut varieties: Douglas Fir, White Fir (Concolor Fir), and other varieties (call!).
  (ADDED: November 13, 2023)


• Ward's Squaw Creek Ranch - Choose and cut your own trees,
  1000 Big Oak Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-622-5494

Douglas County, Nevada (Just across the state line)

• Borges Sleigh Rides - Sleigh Rides, Carriage Rides, Weddings(No Christmas trees for sale).
  P.O. Box 5905, Stateline, NV 89449. Phone: (775) 588-2953. Alternate phone: (800)726-RIDE. Fax: (775) 588-7583. Email: [email protected]. Directions: . Open: 10 am to Sunset (about 4:45), All Seasons (Weather Permitting). 30 years same location at Lake Tahoe. Family owned and operated. Handmade Sleighs and Carriages. Romantic and Fun. The Ultimate in Horse Drawn Carriages . Elegant Blond Belgian Draft Horses or Rare Russian Baskir Curlies; Choice of carriage -- Red, Black, Forest Green and Gold or White Cinderella. We service the entire Tahoe/Reno Area. Carriages available for all occasions . Limousine also available. Payment: MasterCard and Visa. Experience an old fashioned sleigh ride in one of several antique European Sleighs. Your Sleigh Ride adventure will take you over the meadow, through the woods to grandmother's house and to a peaceful place overlooking one of Lake Tahoe's most spectacular views. Be sure to bring your camera, a Borges storyteller will snap a photo of you and your companions on the sleigh with breathtaking Lake Tahoe in the background. During the exciting ride, your sleigh driver will point out local landmarks. The five handmade sleighs vary in size from the cozy two-seater to a festive twenty passenger sleigh. Each sleigh is equipped with warm blankets for snuggling. Sing along to the beat of Jingle Bells as the horses dash through the snow, then travel on the Pony Express trail to pick up your FREE souvenir at historic Friday's station. . For more information, see these pages: Sleigh Rides , Carriage Rides , Weddings .

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