Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Sacramento
7 farms within reach of Sacramento where you choose and cut your own Christmas tree, mostly around Apple Hill in El Dorado County and in the Sierra foothills. Every farm is checked against its own website, with the trees it grows, its prices and its 2026 season dates.
- cut-your-own farms
- 7
- lowest starting price (2026)
- $45
- most common tree
- Nordmann fir
- allow leashed dogs
- 2
El Dorado County, CA 5 farms
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nevada County, CA 1 farm
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McBurney Tree Farm
from $45Grass Valley, CA
A Nevada County family tree farm near Cedar Ridge, outside Grass Valley, that has been selling Christmas trees since 1956 and lets you cut your own or have the crew cut one for you.
- Nordmann fir
- Noble fir
- Giant sequoia
Placer County, CA 1 farm
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Alta, CA
A 60-acre family tree farm in the Sierra foothills at Alta, established in 1958, where vintage Willys Jeeps carry visitors up the hill to cut silvertip, white fir, Douglas fir, pine and cedar.
- Silvertip fir
- Concolor fir
- Douglas fir
- Incense cedar
- Noble fir
- +1 more
Compare Christmas tree farms near Sacramento
| 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 | – | – | – |
| Little Bear Tree Farm | Alta, CA | – | Silvertip fir, Concolor fir, Douglas fir, Incense cedar, Noble fir, Nordmann fir | Yes | – | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Madrone Tree Hill | Camino, CA | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| McBurney Tree Farm | Grass Valley, CA | From $45, by size (2026) | Nordmann fir, Noble fir, Giant sequoia | Yes | – | No | Cash or check |
Apple Hill and the foothills
The cut-your-own farms closest to Sacramento are up in the Sierra foothills, where cooler weather suits firs. Most on our list are around Camino, Placerville and Pollock Pines in El Dorado County, about an hour east of the city along US-50, with more near Grass Valley and Alta.
Which trees grow here
The trees offered most often at the farms we list, counting pre-cut trees, are Nordmann fir, concolor fir and noble fir. See our guide to Christmas tree types.
Tips for a Sacramento tree trip
Weekend traffic on US-50 can be heavy after Thanksgiving, and some farms require reservations. Snow and chain controls are possible at higher elevations, so check road conditions before you go.
Tree farms by county
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to cut your own Christmas tree near Sacramento?
Among the 2 farms near Sacramento that publish prices, cut-your-own trees start at $45 (2026 prices). The cheapest starting price is at McBurney 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 near Sacramento have?
The most common trees at farms near Sacramento are Nordmann fir (4 farms), concolor fir (3 farms), noble fir (3 farms) and Douglas fir (2 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 Sacramento provide saws?
Yes, at 5 of the 7 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 near Sacramento?
2 farms near Sacramento say leashed dogs are welcome: Hillside Tree Farm and Little Bear Tree Farm. Rules can change on busy weekends, so check before you go.
Do I need a reservation to cut a tree near Sacramento?
Most farms are first come, first served, but 1 farm near Sacramento requires you to book a time slot: Harris Family Farm.
When do Christmas tree farms near Sacramento open?
2 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.