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 El Dorado County, 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 El Dorado County, 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:

Eldorado County (aka, El Dorado County)

Be sure to call the farms BEFORE you go! I've been told that some of them have closed, but I haven't been able to reach them to confirm it!

• Ardencaple Forest Christmas Tree Farm -
  2580 Andler Road, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-626-3822.
• Borges Sleigh Rides - sleigh rides (No Christmas trees for sale).
  P.O. Box 5905, Stateline, Nevada 89449. Phone: (775) 588-2953 or (800)726-RIDE. Fax: (775) 588-7583. Email: Info@sleighride.com. 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. Sleigh Rides 10:00 am to Sunset (about 4:45). 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.  (All rides are subject to change due to extreme weather conditions). For more information, see these pages: Weddings, carriage rides, dinner carriage rides.
• Candy Apple Christmas Tree Farm -
  2781 Larsen Dr., Camino, CA 95709, Phone: 530-644-7519.
• Carson Ridge Tree Farm - choose and cut Christmas trees
  3041 Carson Road, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-644-1490. Email:
  mc2morgan@sbcglobal.net. Directions: 5 miles east of Placerville, from Hwy. 50, take Carson Road. turn-off, then 1/4 mile west on Carson Road to farm. Open: weekends only
  starting after Thanksgiving, until sold out, 8 am to dark.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir, White Fir, limited Silver Tip
• Cedar Ravine Tree Farm -
  5240 Cedar Ravine Road, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-622-3546.
• Cool Forest - Tall trees, and wreathes and garlands also for sale, apple cider and snacks, hayrides, picnic area
  6141 Traverse Creek Road, Garden Valley, CA. Phone: (530) 333-4241. Fax: (530) 333-2365. Email trusten@jps.net. 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. Open: November 25 to December 24 from noon to 5 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 5 pm on weekends.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir, Sequoia, Cedar, Monterey Pine
  Pre cut: Silver tip
• Coon Hollow Creek Ranch -
  3101 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709, Phone: 530-621-1830.
• Crystal Creek Farm -
  2019 Cable Road, Camino, CA 95709, Phone: 530-644-7014.
• 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: cpage@pctpa.org. 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! Open: November 20 to December 19, 6 days a week from 9am to 5 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Silvertip only!
• De Biddle's Tree Farm -
  2740 Mace Road, Camino, CA 95709, Phone: 530-644-6669.
• Deer Park Ranch Christmas Trees -
  3201 Sand Ridge Ct, El Dorado, CA 95623, Phone: 530-620-3886.
• Deutsch's Union Mine Pines -
  7349 Union Mine Road, El Dorado, CA 95623, Phone: 530-620-4088.
• Figor Tree Farm -
  3160 Pleasant Valley Roa, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-622-9351.
• Francher's Tree Farm -
  6781 Omo Ranch Road, Somerset, CA 95656, Phone: 530-620-6252.
• Frosty Firs Christmas Tree Farm -
  2240 Frosty Fir Drive, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-622-7538.
• 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: greenwoodchristmastreefarm@gmail.com. Directions: Highway 193, Greenwood (just beyond Cool) to Sliger Mine Road. Follow signs. Open: day after Thanksgiving to December 23, from 9am to 5:30 pm.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: White fir, Douglas fir, Redwood, Cedar and Scotch pine
  (UPDATED: September 02, 2010)
• Harris Tree Farm - Follows organic practices, Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, mistletoe, Santa appearances, Christmas decorations, saws provided, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  2640 Blair Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726. Phone: 530-644-2194. Email: harristreefarm@hotmail.com. Open: The day after Thanksgiving to Christmas; 9am to 4:30pm daily. Directions: From Sacramento take Highway 50 East through Placerville. Approximately 10 miles past Placerville exit at Exit 57. Turn left under the freeway then right on Pony Express Trail. Three quarters of a mile turn left on Blair Road. Travel 1 mile on Blair Road, our entrance is on the left. Click here for a map and directions. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check. We grow blueberries, blackberries and seasonal vegetables available June through October.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Incense Cedar, Noble Fir, Ponderosa Pine, White Fir (Concolor Fir), and other varieties (call!).
  (UPDATED: December 20, 2009)
• Hidden Canyon Tree Farm -
  3500 Newtown Road, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-622-6760.
• High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens - Pre cut Christmas trees - Colorado Blue Spruce (after Thanksgiving).
  3170 Hassler Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: (530) 642-1222. Email: info@weddingsnflowers.com.
  Open: May 1 - June 15, Wed - Sun. Weddings by appointment.
  Products: 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.
• 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: msv1969@gmail.com. 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 ½ mi. Farm on your left. And for a map to our farm, click here. Open: Monday thru Sunday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Open the week-end before Thanksgiving until sold out. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: October 13, 2008)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You Choose and We cut varieties: Canaan Fir, White Fir (Concolor Fir), Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir, Shasta Fir, White Fir (Concolor Fir).
• Honey Bear Ranch - pumpkin patch, kid's corn maze, Christmas trees
  2826 Barkley Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-3934 or Toll Free: 1-866-644-3934. For a map, click here. Pick your perfect pumpkin from our giant pumpkin patch. Meander through our kid's corn maze, wander through our Christmas tree farm or just linger in the shade of our Cherry or Plum trees on the lawn. Watch while our BBQ Chef roasts a whole pig on a spit over apple wood chips pruned from our apple orchard. Enjoy the water wheel at our Koi pond while the kids feed the Koi. Stroll under the weeping willows which drape the pond while you wait for your turn to tour the orchard on our horse drawn cart.
• Indian Rock Fly Fishing & Christmas Tree Farm - choose & cut trees, precut trees
  3800 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709, Phone: 530-622-4087. Email: IndianRock@directcon.net. 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.
• Jim And Mary's Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut,
  935 Woodridge Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-626-4603. Fax: 530-626-4603. Email: Dink@placerville.net. Directions: North on highway 49 from Placerville 5 miles. Turn right on Woodridge RD ½ mile to 935 Woodridge Road, Gray house on the right. Follow signage on Woodridge Road from highway 49. And for a map to our farm, click here. Open: Daily 9:00 am to 4:00 pm starting the day after Thanksgiving through the 3rd weekend in December. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: September 04, 2008)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Douglas Fir, Incense Cedar, Scotch Pine.
• 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 or (530) 333-4936
  Fax: (209) 632-4748. Email: kboucher7@sbcglobal.net. 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. Open: Day after Thanksgiving through December 18th, Weekends only.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir, White Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce
• Marvin Larsen Ranch -
  2721 Mace Road, Camino, CA 95709, Phone: 530-644-2485.
• McGee Christmas Tree Farm -
  3131 Carson Road, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-644-4731
• Noel Christmas Trees - Christmas trees, Wreaths, Garlands, Boughs, Centerpieces. Holiday Gift Baskets.
  7600 Fairplay Road, Fair Play, CA 95684, Phone: 530-620-4758. Email: Info@NoelChristmasTrees.com. Directions: Map and driving directions. Open: November 24, 25, & 26 December 2 & 3, December 9 & 10 (or call for an appointment), 9 am to 5 pm Please print and bring this coupon for a discount off the price of your fresh holiday Christmas trees and wreaths!
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Douglas Fir, White Fir, Silver Tip,  Scotch Pine, Sequoia, Blue Spruce, and Cedar.
• 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, Kelsey, CA 95667, Phone: 530-622-3633. Email: norstar@northstartreefarm.com. Directions: Click here for a map. Open: Friday after Thanksgiving, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm weekends; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays. 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 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 - Cut & Choose Christmas Trees
  2261 Cable Road, Camino, California. Phone: 530-644-3389.  Open from the September - December. Apples, Pears, U-Pick, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Cider, Indian Corn, Picnic Area, Handmade Crafts, Nature Trail ,Cut & Choose Christmas Trees
• Omo Ranch Tree Farm -
  7975 Slug Gulch Road, Somerset, CA 95656, Phone: 530-620-2002
• Poverty Hill Tree Farm -
  1010 Poverty Hill Drive, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-622-6766
• Quail Trail Tree Farm -
  6080 Traverse Creek Road, Garden Valley, CA 95633, Phone: 530-333-2904
• Rapetti Farms -
  2585 Fruitridge Road, Camino, CA 95709, Phone: 530-622-7229
• Rainbow Ranch & George's Mountain - Christmas trees. Santa on weekends.
  South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Phone: (530) 542-3772. Fax: (530) 544-2175. Email: gperkins@sierra.net. 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.  Open: Nov 24 - Dec 22, 9:00am to 4:30pm daily. School tours.
• Roberts Christmas Tree Farm -
  5611 Gilmore Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, Phone: 530-644-2831
• Roberts Tree Farm -
  2561 Mace Road, Camino, CA 95709, Phone: 530-644-2831
• Santa's Acres -
  2921 Barkley Road, Camino, CA 95709, Phone: 530-644-2141
• Sierra Magnifica Christmas Tree Farm -
  2500 Hassler Road, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-622-0203
• Silver Forest Tree Farm -
  4041 Rontree Lane, Somerset, CA 95656, Phone: 530-620-6261.
• Smart's Christmas Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas wreaths, trees baled, saws provided,
  4401 Pony Express Trail, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: (530) 644-0829. Email: jimmy0829@yahoo.com. Open: Call for hours. Directions: Take the first Cedar Grove exit, left on Carson Road, right on Pony Express Trail, farm is just past Mount Danaher Road on your left. Click here for a map and directions. Open the day after Thanksgiving, until sold out. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: October 29, 2009)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, White Fir (Concolor Fir), and other varieties (call!).
• Twin Pines Christmas Tree Farm -
  5150 Twin Pines Loop, Georgetown, CA 95643, Phone: 530-333-4226. Email: twinpines@wildblue.net. Directions: Located on Hwy 193, 3 miles south of Georgetown.
• Ward's Squaw Creek Ranch -
  1000 Big Oak Road, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-622-5494
• Whitaker's Buckeye Ranch and Tree Farm - UPDATE December 3, 205: This farm has been closed for several years!
  4750 Wookland Drive, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-622-0916

Douglas County, Nevada (Just across the state line)

• Borges Sleigh Rides - Sleigh Rides, Carriage Rides, Weddings
  P.O. Box 5905, Stateline, Nevada 89449. Phone: (775) 588-2953 or (800)726-RIDE. Fax: (775) 588-7583. Email: Info@sleighride.com. Directions: . Open: 10:00 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.