Best Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Farms
There’s something magical about the tradition of cutting your own Christmas tree—the crisp winter air, the scent of fresh pine, and the joy of wandering through rows of evergreens to find the perfect tree for your home. North Carolina is one of the top Christmas tree producers in the nation, with farms scattered across the mountains, piedmont, and coastal plains. Whether you’re looking for a Fraser fir from the High Country, a white pine from the foothills, or a Leyland cypress from eastern North Carolina, you’ll find family-friendly farms offering fresh-cut trees, hayrides, hot cocoa, and holiday memories that last a lifetime. Explore our guide below to find a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm near you and start a new North Carolina holiday tradition.
Cobb’s Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farm
6334 Frieden Church Rd.
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-0113
https://www.ncfarmfresh.com/FarmMarketDisplay.asp?FarmID=8498
Located 1 hour North West of Durham. Pre-tagging starts in September. Very limited number of trees you can cut down yourself. Fake horse out front. Visited in 2021.
Corn Hill Farms
3514 Cannady Mill Rd,
Kittrell, NC 27544
(919) 395-2739
https://cornhillfarms.com/
Located 45 minutes North East of Durham. Pre-tagging or tree reservations start November 19th. Typically opens on November 25th.
Boyce Farms, Inc.
2813 Mount Vernon Church Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 848-8264
https://boycefarms.com/
https://www.facebook.com/boycefarms/
Very limited number of trees you can cut down yourself. Located under high wire power lines. Visited in 2020.
Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm
2170 Martha’s Chapel Rd
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 362-6300
https://jordanlakechristmas.com/
Very limited number of trees you can cut down yourself. Reservations required due to high level of traffic in previous years. Visited in 2018.
Doby Christmas Tree Farm
150 Doby Rd
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-3265
https://www.facebook.com/people/Doby-Christmas-Tree-Farm/100064926360343/
Located 1 hour South West of Durham. Opens Saturday after Thanksgiving at 10 AM. Visited here in 2019. We had lunch in Cameron, NC at the Dewberry Deli next to the Presbyteriuan Church.
