Christmas Tree Farms in El Dorado County, California
El Dorado County has 5 farms where you can choose and cut your own Christmas tree, in Camino, Placerville and Pollock Pines. The most common trees here are Concolor fir, Nordmann fir and Blue spruce.
- cut-your-own farms
- 5
- lowest starting price (2026)
- $145
- most common tree
- Concolor fir
- allow leashed dogs
- 1
Camino 3 farms
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Hillside Tree Farm
from $145Camino, CA
A 30-acre Apple Hill tree farm on North Canyon Road with roughly 25,000 trees, including Nordmann, noble, Fraser, white and Swift silver fir, all sold at a single price and reached by grassy or gravel paths.
- Nordmann fir
- Noble fir
- Swift silver fir
- Fraser fir
- Concolor fir
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Camino, CA
A family-run choose-and-cut plantation on North Canyon Road in Apple Hill, with silvertip, white and Douglas fir, incense cedar, blue spruce and Nordmann fir, plus a fresh-cut section and very tall trees on request.
- Silvertip fir
- Concolor fir
- Incense cedar
- Douglas fir
- Blue spruce
- +1 more
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Camino, CA
A hillside Christmas tree forest on Barkley Road in Camino, run for more than 60 years, known for tall trees and also offering hiking trails, a miner's cabin and campsites among the trees.
Placerville 1 farm
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Placerville, CA
A small family-run choose-and-cut tree farm on nine acres along Carson Road, on the Apple Hill route just east of Placerville.
Pollock Pines 1 farm
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Pollock Pines, CA
A long-established family farm on Blair Road in Pollock Pines, at the upper end of the Apple Hill area, where you book a time to choose and cut your own Christmas tree.
| Farm | Town | Price | Trees | Saws | Shake & net | Dogs | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Ridge Evergreens | Placerville, CA | – | – | Yes | – | – | – |
| Harris Family Farm | Pollock Pines, CA | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hillside Tree Farm | Camino, CA | $145 per tree (2026) | Nordmann fir, Noble fir, Swift silver fir, Fraser fir, Concolor fir | Yes | – | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Indian Rock Tree Farm | Camino, CA | – | Silvertip fir, Concolor fir, Incense cedar, Douglas fir, Blue spruce, Nordmann fir | Yes | – | – | – |
| Madrone Tree Hill | Camino, CA | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to cut your own Christmas tree in El Dorado County?
Among the 1 farm in El Dorado County that publish prices, cut-your-own trees start at $145 (2026 prices). The cheapest starting price is at Hillside Tree Farm. Many farms charge by height, so a tall tree costs more, and some charge per foot.
What kinds of Christmas trees do farms in El Dorado County have?
The most common trees at farms in El Dorado County are concolor fir (2 farms), Nordmann fir (2 farms), blue spruce (1 farm) and Douglas fir (1 farm). Some farms sell part of their range as pre-cut trees, so check each listing. Read our guide to Christmas tree types to compare scent, needle retention and branch strength.
Do Christmas tree farms in El Dorado County provide saws?
Yes, at 3 of the 5 farms we list, the farm hands out saws at the field, and many will help you load. You can bring your own bow saw, but check the farm's rules first, since some do not allow chainsaws or power tools.
Can I bring my dog to a Christmas tree farm in El Dorado County?
1 farm in El Dorado County says leashed dogs are welcome: Hillside Tree Farm. Rules can change on busy weekends, so check before you go.