Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Harrisburg & Lancaster
7 farms in South Central Pennsylvania where you choose and cut your own Christmas tree, in Lancaster County and around Harrisburg in Cumberland and York County. Every farm is checked against its own website or another named source, with the trees it grows, its prices and its 2026 season dates.
- cut-your-own farms
- 7
- lowest starting price (2026)
- $70
- typical starting price
- $90
- most common tree
- Concolor fir
Lancaster County, PA 5 farms
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Lancaster, PA
A small choose-and-cut farm on Butter Road in Lancaster growing Douglas fir, concolor fir and Scotch pine, with handmade wreaths and fresh greens for sale alongside the trees.
- Douglas fir
- Concolor fir
- Scotch pine
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Lancaster, PA
A family farm and market west of Lancaster where a train carries visitors out to the tree fields, combining cut-your-own Christmas trees with the Barnyard Kingdom play area.
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Frog Hollow Evergreens
from $70Manheim, PA
A small, cut-only evergreen farm between Manheim and Mount Joy where every tree, whatever the size or variety, sells for one flat price.
- Douglas fir
- Canaan fir
- Concolor fir
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Hunt's Christmas Tree Farm
from $100Millersville, PA
A family-run Lancaster County tree farm in Millersville since 1979, with cut-your-own fields of pine and fir, an indoor pre-cut forest, wagon rides and a fire for s'mores.
- White pine
- Concolor fir
- Douglas fir
- Fraser fir
- Korean fir
- +1 more
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Elizabethtown, PA
A long-running Elizabethtown tree farm with cut-your-own fields of fir, spruce and pine, a pre-cut lot open into the evening and a shop of made-to-order wreaths and greens.
- Douglas fir
- Fraser fir
- Blue spruce
- Canaan fir
- Concolor fir
- +1 more
Cumberland County, PA 1 farm
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Sober's Trees
from $90Mechanicsburg, PA
A Mechanicsburg tree lot with historic 1800s barns that opens a choose-and-cut field of Canaan fir for the first time in 2026, alongside its long-hours pre-cut lot.
- Canaan fir
York County, PA 1 farm
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Dillsburg, PA
A large working tree farm near Dillsburg in northern York County, with nearly 100 acres of trees in eight varieties, tractor-pulled wagon rides out to the fields, a petting zoo and a bonfire to warm up by.
- Concolor fir
- Canaan fir
- Douglas fir
- Fraser fir
- Nordmann fir
- +3 more
Compare Christmas tree farms near Harrisburg & Lancaster
| Farm | Town | Price | Trees | Saws | Shake & net | Dogs | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abe's Tree Farm | Lancaster, PA | – | Douglas fir, Concolor fir, Scotch pine | Yes | Yes | – | Cash or check |
| Country Barn | Lancaster, PA | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Frog Hollow Evergreens | Manheim, PA | $70 per tree (2025) | Douglas fir, Canaan fir, Concolor fir | – | – | – | Cards accepted |
| Hunt's Christmas Tree Farm | Millersville, PA | $100–$300, by size (2026) | White pine, Concolor fir, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, Korean fir, Turkish fir | Yes | – | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| McCurdy's Farm | Dillsburg, PA | – | Concolor fir, Canaan fir, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, Nordmann fir, Korean fir, Norway spruce, White pine | – | Yes | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Miller's Christmas Tree Farm | Elizabethtown, PA | $14–$18 per foot (2026) | Douglas fir, Fraser fir, Blue spruce, Canaan fir, Concolor fir, White pine | Yes | Yes | – | Cards accepted |
| Sober's Trees | Mechanicsburg, PA | $90–$185, by size (2026) | Canaan fir | Yes | – | – | – |
Cutting a tree in South Central Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania cut the fifth-most Christmas trees of any state in the 2022 Census of Agriculture (USDA NASS). Lancaster County's tree farms sit among its dairy farms and orchards, around Elizabethtown, Manheim, Millersville and Lancaster itself, and some also offer pick-your-own pumpkins in the fall. Near Harrisburg, farms in Mechanicsburg and Dillsburg are a short drive from the West Shore.
Which trees grow here
The trees offered most often at the farms we list, counting pre-cut trees, are Concolor fir, Douglas fir and Canaan fir. See our guide to Christmas tree types.
Tree farms by county
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to cut your own Christmas tree near Harrisburg & Lancaster?
Among the 3 farms near Harrisburg & Lancaster that publish prices, cut-your-own trees start at $70, and the typical starting price is $90 (2025 and 2026 prices). The cheapest starting price is at Frog Hollow Evergreens. Many farms charge by height, so a tall tree costs more, and some charge per foot.
What kinds of Christmas trees do farms near Harrisburg & Lancaster have?
The most common trees at farms near Harrisburg & Lancaster are concolor fir (5 farms), Douglas fir (5 farms), Canaan fir (4 farms) and Fraser fir (3 farms). 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 near Harrisburg & Lancaster provide saws?
Yes, at 4 of the 7 farms we list, the farm hands out saws at the field, and 3 shake and net your tree for you. 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 near Harrisburg & Lancaster?
2 farms near Harrisburg & Lancaster say leashed dogs are welcome: Hunt's Christmas Tree Farm and McCurdy's Farm. Rules can change on busy weekends, so check before you go.
When do Christmas tree farms near Harrisburg & Lancaster open?
4 farms have posted 2026 opening dates so far, starting Saturday, November 21. Most of the others say they open around Thanksgiving weekend. Many close once their cuttable trees run out, so the best selection is in late November and early December.
Before you go
- How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas TreeWhat to bring to a choose-and-cut farm, how to pick a fresh tree, where to make the cut and how to get it home and standing, step by step.
- Christmas Tree Types: Which Real Tree Should You Choose?Fraser, balsam, Douglas, noble and concolor fir, spruces, pines and cypress compared for scent, needle retention, soft needles and ornament strength.
- How to Keep a Real Christmas Tree FreshHow much water a Christmas tree drinks, when to recut the trunk, why additives don't help and how long a fresh-cut tree lasts, from extension research.
- When to Cut Your Christmas TreeWhen cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open, how long a fresh-cut tree lasts indoors and the best weekend to go for selection and freshness.
- What Size Christmas Tree Do I Need?How to measure your ceiling and floor space for a real Christmas tree, how wide a tree really is, and how much trunk to leave for the stand.
- How Much Does a Real Christmas Tree Cost?What a real Christmas tree costs in the US, what cut-your-own farms charge, and how flat, per-foot and by-size pricing work, with farm price data.