Christmas Tree Farms in South Dakota
Our own directory has no South Dakota farm listings yet. Christmas trees are certainly grown here, though: USDA counted 22 South Dakota farms with trees in production in 2022. Use the state resources below to find a farm, and if you run one, submit a free listing.
- 22 farms with Christmas trees in production
- 101 acres planted in Christmas trees
- 2,380 trees harvested in 2022 (-10.1% vs 2017)
- Ranked #43 of all US states by trees cut
Top South Dakota counties (2022 census; counties USDA withholds as (D) cannot appear):
| County | Trees cut | Farms | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha | 748 | 5 | 25 |
| Brookings | 150 | 3 | 9 |
Source: USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture, Table 35. See all state statistics.
- A handful of farms near Sioux Falls; Black Hills NF permits ($10, up to 5 per account) are a major channel. See how forest cutting permits work and recreation.gov/tree-permits.
Cut your own in a national forest
These South Dakota forests sold personal-use cutting permits for the 2025 season (recreation.gov adds a $2.50 online fee; prices and dates change each season):
| Forest | Permit price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hills NF | $10 |
Read the rules first: how forest cutting permits work.
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