The 16 Best Own Christmas Tree Farms Near NYC

The 16 Best DIY Christmas Tree Farms Near NYC

The holidays have arrived and with the jingle bells and carols comes the most important part of the season: the Christmas tree. There's nothing like cutting down your own tree: the smell of fresh pine, the joy of choosing the perfect size with your family, and finally getting it home to decorate to your heart's content. Picking a tree is no easy feat, which is why we've rounded up the best Christmas tree farms in New York City.

Each farm has a selection of live Christmas trees and you can pick your own tree from the natural environment, cut it down and bring it home. Types of Christmas trees you can buy include beautiful spruce and spruce trees, and they are all available from these local farms in a variety of sizes sure to suit any home and just a drive and a half from the city.

If you're new to owning a live Christmas tree, check it out How do you care for a real Christmas tree? of the National Christmas Tree Association.

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Cut your own tree in Westchester County, NY

Wilkens Fruit and Spruce Farm – Yorktown Heights

Witte Heuvelweg 1335
914-245-5111
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Opening hours: November 30 to mid-December, Wednesday to Monday, 10am – 4:30pm. Reservations are required between November 30 and December 1.
Price: Call for information; When making a reservation, a $40 deposit is required, which will be used toward the purchase of your tree

This cut-it-yourself Christmas tree farm offers Douglas and Fraser firs, as well as some pre-cut Fraser firs. Enjoy a farmer's market, gift shop and bakery at this Christmas tree farm in Westchester, near New York. Customers receive a free cup of hot apple cider with every tree purchase.

Cut your own Christmas tree in Putnam County

Cockburn Farm – Garrison

1611 Route 9
845-424-3574
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Opening hours: Black Friday (November 29) to Christmas Eve (December 24) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Price: From €75, depending on the tree

Bring your family to this popular Putnam County farm to cut down your own Christmas tree. Choose from a variety of spruce trees that range in size from 3 feet and larger. Hand saws are available to borrow. There will also be handmade wreaths for sale. Santa Claus will also make a cameo, but check his schedule first on the website.

Christmas Tree Farms in Orange County

Emmerich Tree Nursery – Warwick

Sleepy Valley Road 101
845-986-0151
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Opening hours: Weekends from Friday, November 29 from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM by reservation only.
Price: Call for information; When making a reservation, a $40 deposit is required, which will be used toward the purchase of your tree

Free trimming, drilling, tedding and baling. The farm offers a choice of 12 species of trees, including spruce, pine and spruce. With over ten thousand trees to choose from, you're sure to find one that's perfect for Christmas.

Pine View Farm – New Windsor

575 Jackson Ave.
845-564-4111
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Opening hours: December 7 and 8, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m
Price: $105

The farm carefully harvests a variety of tree species, including blue, white and Meyer spruce, as well as several species of spruce at this Orange County Christmas tree farm. Bow saws and tree carts are available. The staff will bale your tree and attach it to your vehicle for your journey home.

Fairfield County, CT, Christmas Tree Farms

Jones Family Farm –Shelton

Walnootboomheuvelweg 606
203-929-8425
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O'clock: Open daily starting November 23 (except Thanksgiving Day), 9am – 5:30pm. To harvest your own tree, you must arrive before 4 p.m. Reservations are required on most weekends. Check the website for more information.
Price: Prices vary depending on the size of the tree.

Twine and tree baling services are available. Sale of Christmas decorations, traditional crafts and ornaments. Soft drinks at hand. Dogs on a leash are welcome during the Christmas period, but are not allowed everywhere.

Maple Row Farm – Easton

Noordparklaan 555
203-261-9577
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Opening hours: Beginning November 23, daily (except Thanksgiving) from 9am to 4:30pm
Price: $128 on weekends for pre-cut trees. $12 off weekdays.

Cut-your-own and pre-cut trees are available at this Connecticut farm. Tree pressing and assistance are provided. Saws are provided or bring your own (chainsaws are not allowed). Wreaths, cordage, tree stands and holiday accessories are available for purchase. You can also take a joyride on one of their rides or snuggle up with hot chocolate and snacks.

Fairview tree nursery –Shelton

Stadsweg 2 Sawmill
203-944-9090
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Opening hours: November 29 to December 23
Prices: Call for information

Cut your own Christmas tree at this Christmas tree farm in Fairfield County. The farm is also known for its seasoned firewood, ideal for wood-burning stoves or fireplaces. Be sure to check out their wreaths, which range in size from 12 inches to 4 feet!

Tree farms on Long Island

Elwood Pumpkin Farm – Huntington

1500 E. Jericho Toll Road
631-368-8626
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Opening hours: Saturday-Sunday, 10am to 5pm; Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Price: Call for information. No credit cards.

A 20-acre farm on western Long Island with trees in various sizes. Bring your own saw to cut your tree, or the staff can cut one for you. Pre-cut trees are available. The staff will help you attach the tree to your car (free).

Tilden Lane Farm – Groenlawn

43 Wyckoff St.
631-533-5960
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Opening hours: November 23, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, November 24, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, November 29 to December 1, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Price: Call for information. No credit cards.

Although the farm is known for its sweet honey and pumpkins, they also offer a wide variety of Christmas trees. Bring your own saw and cut down your perfect tree, or have a worker assist you. With 20 hectares of trees, there is something for everyone.

Cut your own Christmas tree in NJ

Barclay's Christmas Tree Farm –Cranbury

35 Orchardside Drive
609-799-1855
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Opening hours: season starts on November 29 (Black Friday)
Price: Up to 9 feet, $85; over 9 feet $150. No credit cards.

Choose from Douglas, white and Fraser firs, as well as blue and Norway spruce at this Christmas tree farm in New Jersey. Saws, rope and nets are available free of charge. While you're there, you can also contribute to Operation Bark Drop, with proceeds going to local animal shelters. Photos with Santa are also available on certain days and times.

Hidden pond tree farm – Mendham

4 W. Veldweg
973-865-6362
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Opening hours: From November 23, open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
Price: Call for prices

In addition to cutting down your own tree, you can also enjoy refreshments, free rides (weather permitting) and roast marshmallows around the campfire. Christmas shop with wreaths, greenery, centerpieces and other decorations. Cash or checks only. Pre-cut trees are also available.

Holiday Tree Farm – Augusta

Augusta Heuvelweg 44
973-948-7488
Opening hours: Calling for hours.
Price: All trees $62

Trees range in size up to 9 feet on this NJ farm. Saws provided. On-site Christmas shop with wreaths and other Christmas decorations for sale. No credit or debit cards.

Shale Hills Farm –Sussex

Vijverschoolweg 98
973-875-4231
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Opening hours: After Thanksgiving Day: Saturday-Sunday, 10am – 4pmPrice: All trees $99

Every tree on this farm is sheared by hand, resulting in a unique appearance when fully grown. Get ready for the magic as Santa will be making an appearance all day long. Christmas films in the hayloft and a petting zoo full of animals in the barn.

Stonerow Tree Nursery – Branchville

Wykertownweg 242
973-875-7968
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Opening hours: From November 30, open from Saturday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.mPrice: $80

A variety of spruce and pine trees are available that have been cared for and prepared all year round, along with saws and rope. Furry four-legged friends are welcome as long as they are kept on a leash.

Evergreen Valley Christmas Tree Farm –Washington

77 Jackson Valley Rd
908-835-0557
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Opening hours: November 29, Wednesday-Sunday, 9am – 4pmPrice: Tree prices start at about $45; vary per species.

Browse thousands of Christmas trees of all kinds and enjoy a free wagon ride. Warm yourself up with a cup of hot chocolate while you take the farm tour!

Wyckoff's Christmas Tree Farm – Belvidere

246 Provincieweg 519
908-475-4508
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Opening hours: Soft opening on November 23 and 24, 8am to 4:30pm; Weekends from November 29 (Black Friday) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Prices: Tree prices start at $16 per foot for cut-your-own trees.

Wyckoff has been a favorite Christmas tree farm in NJ since 1958 and has over 5,000 trees available. Wreaths, grave blankets, green decorations and more are also available for purchase. They even have trees in different colors, for an additional charge.

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