22 Best Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near NYC

Find local Christmas tree farms near NYC and head out to cut your own Christmas tree this holiday season.

By Barbara Russo November 22, 2021

If cutting your own tree is a family tradition (new or old!), check out this guide to Christmas tree farms near NYC! Bonus: These farms are all within a 1½-hour drive from Manhattan.

Each farm has a selection of live Christmas trees and allows you to pick your own tree from its natural setting, cut it down, and cart it home. Species of Christmas trees you can buy include beautiful spruces and firs, and they’re all available at these local farms in a range of sizes sure to fit any home. Fraser firs, known for having that classic, full Christmas tree shape, tend to be one of the most popular trees to buy this time of year. Most Christmas tree farms in the New York City area are slated to open Thanksgiving weekend, but it’s a good idea to call to confirm dates and availability before visiting.

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Westchester County
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Cut Your Own Tree in Westchester County, NY

1. Stuart’s Farm

62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs
914-245-2784
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Hours: Season opens late November
Price: Call for information

Head north to Westchester to visit this nearby farm to choose your tree. There’s an on-site bakery that has hot and cold cider, fruit pies, fresh apple cider doughnuts, jams, and jellies.

2. Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm

1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights
914-245-5111
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Hours: Nov. 27 to mid-December, Wednesday-Monday, 10am-4pm. Check the website before visiting to see if the farm started requiring reservations.
Price: Call for information

This cut-your-own Christmas tree farm offers Douglas and Fraser fir trees, as well as some pre-cut Fraser firs. Enjoy a farm market, gift shop, and bakery at this Westchester Christmas tree farm near NYC. Customers get a free cup of hot apple cider with every tree purchase.

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in Putnam County

1. Cockburn Farm

1611 Route 9, Garrison
845-424-3574
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Hours: Nov. 26-Dec. 24, daily, 9am-5pm
Price: $25 and up, depending on tree

Bring your family to this popular Putnam County farm to cut-your-own Christmas tree. Choose from a variety of firs that range in size from 3 feet and taller. Hand saws are available to borrow. Handmade wreaths and grave blankets are for sale. Santa is sometimes on-site, but check his schedule on the website.

Christmas Tree Farms in Orange County

1. Emmerich Tree Farm

101 Sleepy Valley Road, Warwick
845-986-0151
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Hours: Friday, Nov. 26, entry times from 9am-3:30pm, Nov. 27-Dec. 5, Saturday-Sunday, entry times from 9am-3:30pm. Reservations required and now available online.
Price: Call for information; $40 deposit required when making reservation, which will go toward the purchase of your tree

Free trimming, drilling, shaking, and baling. This year, the farm is offering more retail items for sale, including local merino wool yarn, home-made wood crafts, ornaments and more.

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2. Manza Family Farm

730 Route 211, Montgomery
845-692-4364
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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm, Friday-Sunday; 10am-6pm
Price: Cut-your-own Norway spruces are $60

Roping available. Pre-cut trees and wreaths for sale; outdoor gift shop on premises. Bring the kids, because Santa is on-site during most December weekends from 11am-4pm!
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3. Pine View Farm

575 Jackson Ave., New Windsor
845-564-4111
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Hours: Dec. 11-12, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm
Price: To be announced

Choose from a variety of tree species, including blue, white, and Meyer spruces, and several different firs at this Orange County Christmas tree farm. Bow saws and tree carts available. Staff will bale and secure your tree to your vehicle for your trip home.

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4. Stone Oak Farm

207 Stony Bar Road, Slate Hill
845-355-4751
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Hours: Season opens late November
Price: Call for information

This cut-your-own Christmas tree farm in Orange County offers more than 8 acres of spruce and fir trees of all sizes. Staff will bundle your tree into netting for your trip home.

Fairfield County, CT, Christmas Tree Farms

1. Jones Family Farm

606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton
203-929-8425
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Hours: Nov. 20-Dec. 24, daily (except Thanksgiving Day), 9am-5:30pm. Reservations are required on most weekends. Check the website for more information.
Price: $82 Monday-Friday and closing weekend; $87 Saturday-Sunday

Twine and tree baling services available. Holiday decorations and traditional crafts and ornaments for sale. Refreshments available. Leashed dogs are welcome during Christmas time, though they are not allowed in all areas.

2. Maple Row Farm

229 Stepney Road, Easton
203-261-9577
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Hours: Nov. 20-Dec. 23, daily, 9am-4:30pm.
Price: $95 Monday-Friday; $105 Saturday-Sunday

Cut-your-own and pre-cut trees available at this Connecticut farm. Tree baling and assistance provided. Saws are provided or bring your own (no chainsaws allowed). Wreaths, roping, and tree stands available. Holiday accessories are for sale.

3. Paproski's Castle Hill Farm

25 Sugar Lane, Newtown
203-426-5487
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Hours: Opens late November; call for hours
Price: Cut-your-own trees start at approximately $60

Staff will provide assistance in wrapping and tying your tree to your car. Also offers pre-cut trees and handmade wreaths. New clearing section with tagged trees, allowing you to select your tree in advance.

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4. Fairview Tree Farm

2 Sawmill City Road, Shelton
203-944-9090
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Hours: Opens mid-November
Prices: Call for information

Cut your own Christmas tree at this Fairfield County Christmas tree farm. The farm is also known for its seasoned firewood, great for wood-burning stoves or fireplaces.

Long Island Tree Farms

1. Elwood Pumpkin Farm

1500 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington
631-368-8626
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Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 10am to dark; Monday-Friday, 3pm to dark. Precut lot remains open daily until 7pm.
Price: Call for information

A 20-acre farm in western Long Island that offers trees in a variety of sizes. Bring your own saw to cut your tree, or the staff can cut one for you. Pre-cut trees are available. Staff will help you tie your tree to your car (no charge).

2. Tilden Lane Farm

43 Wyckoff St., Greenlawn
631-533-5960
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Hours: Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, and Dec. 11-12, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-3pm
Price: All trees $75

This year, the farm has a limited supply of cut-your-own trees, so it’s a good idea to go as early as you can. Pre-cut trees are available. The farm is known for its honey. If it’s warm enough outside, you might even be able to see some bees at work! Hand-made wreaths are for sale.

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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in NJ

1. Barclay’s Christmas Tree Farm

35 Orchardside Drive, Cranbury
609-799-1855
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Hours: Opens Nov. 26; hours are to be announced
Price: $65-$120

Choose from Douglas, white, and fraser firs, as well as blue and Norway spruces at this New Jersey Christmas tree farm. Saws, rope, and netting are available for free.

2. Simonson Farms

118-260 Dey Road, Cranbury
609-799-0140
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Hours: To be announced
Price: Tree prices start at around $50

Head to this third-generation cut-your-own Christmas tree farm in NJ to choose from pre-cut, choose-and-cut, balled, and burlap trees.

3. Hidden Pond Tree Farm

4 W. Field Road, Mendham
973-865-6362
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Hours: Opens daily after Thanksgiving day, 8am-6pm
Price: Most trees are $85

Pre-cut trees are also available. Refreshments available. Free hayrides (weather permitting). Marshmallow roasting around the bonfire. Christmas shop with wreaths, greenery, centerpieces, and other decorations. Cash or checks only.

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4. Rolling Green Farm

61 Hacklebarney Road, Long Valley
908-879-7457
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Hours: Friday, Nov. 26, 10am-5pm; Nov. 27-Dec. 25, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
Price: All cut-your-own trees $50.

Wreaths and other items available for sale in the shop. The farm asks customers not to cut trees that are shorter than 6 feet. Pre-cut trees can be trimmed down.

5. Holiday Tree Farm

44 Augusta Hill Road, Augusta
973-948-7488
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Hours: Nov. 26, plus Saturday-Sunday through Dec. 25, 9am-4pm
Price: All trees $62

Trees range in size up to 9 feet at this NJ farm. Saws provided. Christmas shop on premises with wreaths and other holiday decorations for sale.

6. Shale Hills Farm

98 Pond School Road, Sussex
973-875-4231
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Hours: After Thanksgiving Day: Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
Price: All trees $95

Santa will make appearances throughout the day. Christmas movies in the hayloft and a petting zoo full of animals in the barn.

7. Stonerow Tree Farm

242 Wykertown Road, Branchville
973-875-7968
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Hours: Opens Nov. 27: Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm throughout the season.
Price: All trees $60

Spruces and firs available. Saws and twine available. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

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8. Evergreen Valley Christmas Tree Farm

77 Jackson Valley Road, Washington
908-835-0557
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Hours: Nov. 26-Dec. 23, Wednesday-Sunday, 9am-4pm
Price: Tree prices start at approximately $40; vary by species.

Browse thousands of Christmas trees of all kinds, and enjoy a free wagon ride. Hot chocolate available. Assistance provided.

9. Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm

246 County Road 519, Belvidere
908-475-4508
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Hours: Tree season begins Friday, Nov. 26, 8am-4:30pm. After that, Monday-Friday, 10am-4:30pm.
Prices: Tree prices start at around $12 per foot for cut-your-own trees.

A favorite cut-your-own Christmas tree farm in NJ since 1958, Wyckoff has more than 5,000 trees available. Wreaths, grave blankets, green décor, and more are also for sale.