Snowy Peaks Tree Farm - Foresthill, California

Richard H.

My family and I went out to find a Christmas tree like we always do every year. We typically go to Apple Hill but wanted to try a different place so we venture out to Snowy Peaks Christmas Tree Farm. We walk for at least an hour through the trees to find a barren land with poorly shaped trees in terrible condition. So we end up buying a pre-cut tree for double the price (which they import in from a different location). The tree is put on top of the car by seemingly teenagers and only a mile down the road, it falls off the car. So now I have to pull over just to secure the tree back on the car. Here we are, on December 21 and the tree has fully died, despite rushing it home and immediately putting it in water after cutting the trunk. This place seems to be run poorly and maybe even sets up a model for people to end up buying their more expensive, dying, pre-cut trees. They have surely made a Christmas memory for me I won't forget.

Vasile S.

Very nice place to come visit with your family and pick and cut your own Christmas tree. It’s the second year we come here. Beautiful views and fresh air 🌲⛰

Pavel A. M.

Great place to get in to Christmas spirit. This is our family's go to place to get Christmas tree. For us it is a full day of fun. Enjoy the complimentary hot chocolate by the fire pit.

Cory M.

This was our first trip to a tree farm for our Christmas tree and we were pleasantly surprised. Not only was this an incredibly large tree farm but it was so well organized. We had a great experience and really enjoyed being able to bring our dog.

Pamela G.

It was the first time since we moved up to Auburn that we went to cut down our tree. After my husband and I walked all around the farm we couldn't find a tree, we went to the already cut tree area and found a beautiful tree. We laughed that we didn't cut one down but it was nice to be out in the fresh air. A lot of people were able to find trees thst they cut down the workers were all wonderful and helpful! We love our tree!

Clark S.

Waste of a day and gas money. We went the day after they opened for the season 11/25/2023 and walked the property for over an hour (going deep off the trails) and couldn't find a single half decent tree (even with low standards). I'm pretty sure they cut all the good ones and sell them at a premium $$$ at the road. If you pay to cut one, the minimum cost is $69 and good lucky finding anything good. The whole family was upset by the time we got back to the car. We left empty handed.
The tree "farm" aka some forested property is not properly managed. They don't thin the trees so you might have 3 trees growing within 2 feet of each other and it's impossible to get a good shaped tree that way. They also don't remove any of the stumps so there are tripping hazards everywhere. I saw no evidence of newly planted trees anywhere so sadly I don't have hope for many good trees in years to come. (Yes there were some naturally sprouted baby trees around)

Highlight was Santa and the free candy canes in the very busy parking lot. Staff was super nice. I just wish they actively planted new trees and thinned out the existing trees.

Anthony G.

Could not believe how awesome this place was! Took the whole family and hiked around amongst the tree in search of the perfect one and it was a great adventure! The people were awesome, a little overwhelmed with how busy it was but great service from friendly people. I can believe I never knew this place was here will be going back year after year!

Amanda T.

I enjoy coming here as the place is a cool experience, but I highly recommend you DON'T let them trim the stump of your tree because we spent 2 hours searching for and cutting down the PERFECT tree for them to ruin it by taking way too much off the bottom. Now it's short and they took all the filler off the bottom. Couldn't be more disappointed in my tree this year.