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 Southwestern Idaho, including Boise, ID'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! Since this service is free and open to ALL Christmas tree farms, not just those who belong to an association or pay for an ad, like almost all other websites do, this is the most complete and current listing available! Help me keep this page complete and up to date, by reporting any corrections needed or suggesting farms to add!
See these resource pages:
- Our Christmas Tree guide with photos and descriptions of more than 2 dozen varieties of Christmas trees, along with a simple comparison chart! And a PDF print version to take to the farm with you!
- The A-Z of getting your tree and caring for your tree, and
- Tips to make your tree last longer and not drop needles.
If it has just snowed; see this page about how to make snocones from real snow! It costs almost nothing and your kids will love it!
Tips:
- If the name of the farm is blue with an underline; that's a link to their website or Facebook page. Click on it for the most current hours and information.
- ALWAYS email or call the farm or store BEFORE YOU GO
- many farms have closed in the past year, and of course, we won't know until the season starts and we find they aren't open! Call 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 they don't all update me every day, let alone every year. 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, email or find current information on their website or Facebook page! - And please tell the farmer you visit in Southwestern Idaho, including Boise, ID 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!
If you know of any tree farms I missed and want to add it or correct the information, or provide feedback about a farm or the website , please let me know! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more. After Christmas, click here to find how how and where to easily recycle or dispose of your Christmas tree! And to recycle used, broken or old Christmas lights and electronics See this page for local options to easily recycle your Christmas holiday lights
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Updates for March 2023
March 2023: Tree supplies are looking good, but expect prices to be WAY up this year. It's always smart to get to the tree farm early and tag or reserve your tree, if they allow it. Many tree farms allow tagging starting in mid-November.
And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt - (www.EasterEggHuntsAndEasterEvents.org) . It's the ONLY website that is updated every Easter for all Easter Egg hunts in the U.S.
Christmas tree farms, lots and activities, sorted by county
Click on Resources above, if you need a county map
Ada County
Boise County
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Idaho Sleigh Rides
- No trees, instead: Horse-drawn
sleigh rides (weather permitting), horse-drawn hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides, Lunches offered, Farm dinners, snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Hotel / Motel nearby, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Fishing nearby, hunting
nearby, horse riding, children welcome, handicap accessible, testrooms, group reservations
1099 Banks Lowman Road, Garden Valley, ID 83622. Phone: (208)462-3416. Email: [email protected]. Open: December 16 to January 31, 10 am to 7 pm, Closed December 25. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take the Scenic By-way drive up Highway 55 turning at the Banks - Lowman Highway (Hwy 17) to Garden Valley. Stay on the main highway and follow the signs to "Idaho Sleigh Rides" Approximately 1/2 mile past the school across the street from the Chevron Gas Station, we are located (parking) in front of the old Run Away Restaurant and historical Tucker Ranch. The physical address is 1099 Banks-Lowman Highway. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Glide peacefully through the winter wilderness of Garden Valley, Idaho in an old fashion sleigh pulled by gorgeous Spotted Draft Horses. Listen to the jingle bells and join in on the laughter and holiday fun! Feed and see the wild elk up close. Follow up the sleigh ride with a complimentary hot drink back at the lodge and cuddle up next to the warm fireplace. Add on a homemade lunch, or a delicious slow cooked Dutch Oven meal with live music during your dining experience. Great for Family Gatherings, Company Parties, Holiday Activities, Date Nights, Birthday Parties, and more! (UPDATED: November 18, 2021 JBS) (ADDED: December 06, 2016) - The Pine Patch Chestnuts and Tree Farm - Christmas
trees- you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas trees, chestnuts
#8 Pine Patch Rd., Horseshoe Bend, IA 83629. Phone: 208-793-2237. Email: [email protected]. Open:Black Fridat and that weekend from 10am to 6pm; then weekdays from 3 pm to 6 pm; Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: The Pine Patch is located about 1.5 miles North of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho on the West, or left, side when traveling North on State Highway 55 (mile post 66). The tree farm and associated road-side sign are visually obvious. o insure availability, prospective buyers should call or email prior to coming to the tree farm to insure nut availability and pricing. Depending on the size of the annual Chestnut crop, Pine Patch Chestnuts are sold wholesale on contract, retail to individuals, to include during associated Christmas tree sales, and occasionally on a retail u-pick basis. The Pine Patch Christmas Tree Farm is a small family owned choose and cut operation that has been in business since 1975. In addition to Christmas trees, the farm also produces and sells Chestnuts.
Christmas tree varieties:
You Choose and We cut varieties: Canaan Fir, Douglas Fir, White Pine, Scotch Pine
Precut varieties: Fraser Fir and Douglas Fir
(UPDATED: November 18, 2021 JBS) (ADDED: November 09, 2016, JBS) -
The Boise and Payette National Forest (NF)
- Christmas trees- you choose and you cut,
1387 South Vinnell Way, Boise, ID. Open: vendors will begin selling Christmas tree permits on Saturday, November 19, 2016.; On Monday, November 21, permits will be available at Boise and Payette NF District Offices and the Interagency Visitor's Information Center located at 1387 South Vinnell Way in Boise. All tree permits are valid through December 24. Each permit allows one tree to be cut, with a limit of three permits per family. For both Forests, the cost of a permit for one tree is $10, and the maximum height of a permitted tree is 12 feet. Permits are valid on both the Payette and Boise NFs. All purchasers are provided with information about where a Christmas tree may be harvested, restrictions and helpful tips. A Christmas tree permit is for personal use only and the use of permits for commercial use is prohibited. Permits are not refundable for any reason. (ADDED: November 09, 2016, JBS) - Victory Christmas Tree Farm -
Christmas trees- you choose and you cut,
6809 Baron Ave., Boise, ID 83714. Phone: (208) 853-9216. Open: call for hours and availability, only open on weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Their supply is limited and unpredictable.
Christmas tree varieties:
You Choose and We cut varieties: Austrian pine, Blue spruce, Concolor fir, Douglas fir, and Scotch pine.
(ADDED: November 09, 2016, JBS)
Canyon County
Elmore County
Gem County
Owyhee County
Payette County
- The Holidays at the Farm - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas-themed park, Christmas wreaths, garlands, Santa appearances, Christmas
decorations, winter wagon rides, Christmas event or festival, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, Cell service cell
phones work here, picnic area
6285 SE 8th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83607. Phone: (208) 880-1161. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Short drive down the freeway to SandHollow Exit turn right and head to highway 30. Take a left and continue on to cross street SE 8th Avenue and take a right. Follow Farm signs up the Hill to the Farm destination Or see website or social media for more info. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, Debit cards, CashApp, Venmo. Click here for our Facebook page.
Click here for our Instagram page. Charity donations each weekend from sale proceeds in the spirit of the giving season. Giving Tree present to Bless others Holiday. NO admission Fee but would encourage a canned good to be given to local food banks weekly and support of your small business vendors at site.
Christmas tree varieties:
PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Noble Fir.
(ADDED: October 02, 2022)
Washington County
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