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Hidden Lake Christmas Tree Farm

📍 3480 Crane Rd, Port Republic, MD 20676🗓 Opens November 27, 2026 (closing date not published)🏷 Pricing TBD

A small, 3-acre cut-your-own field paired with a much larger pre-cut selection of over 175 trees, plus a Cocoa Cabin for drinks -- but pricing isn't published, and hours are limited to three days a week.

Hidden Lake Christmas Tree Farm in Port Republic, MD

How you get your tree

This farm offers

cut-your-own

Included

handmade wreaths and garlandsCocoa Cabin (hot chocolate, coffee, cider, specialty drinks)

No pricing found in search results.

Our take

Hidden Lake Christmas Tree Farm, in Port Republic, runs a smaller cut-your-own operation than some of its Calvert County neighbors, but it makes up for that scale with a genuinely large pre-cut inventory sitting alongside the field.

A small field, a big pre-cut selection

The cut-your-own field covers about 3 acres of Norway spruce – modest compared to the 60-, 100-, and 110-acre operations found elsewhere in this research. If your heart is set on a sprawling field to wander through before choosing a tree, that’s not quite what’s on offer here. But the farm keeps over 175 pre-cut trees on display at any given time, spanning Fraser fir, Balsam fir, and Canaan fir up to 13 feet. That’s a real, substantial alternative for visitors who’d rather browse a large, already-cut selection than walk a field regardless of its size – and it means the farm’s small acreage isn’t really a limitation if pre-cut works for you.

The Cocoa Cabin

A named on-site feature – the “Cocoa Cabin” – sells hot chocolate, coffee, cider, and specialty drinks. Naming it specifically (rather than a generic “refreshments available” note) suggests this is a built-out, deliberate part of the visitor experience rather than an afterthought table. No pricing was found for anything sold there, so treat it as a paid stop rather than a free perk, and budget accordingly even without a specific number to work from.

Handmade extras

Beyond trees, the farm sells handmade wreaths and garlands, giving you an additional way to round out holiday decorating from the same visit rather than sourcing greenery elsewhere.

The schedule to plan around

Hours are limited to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9am to 5pm, with the season described as opening the weekend after Thanksgiving. No end date was found, so this record can’t tell you how late into December the farm stays open – worth a call if you’re hoping to visit later in the season, particularly since a farm with a smaller cut-your-own field may sell through its best standing trees faster than a larger operation would.

What to actually expect cost-wise

No pricing was found anywhere in the sources checked, for either the cut-your-own Norway spruce or the pre-cut fir selection. Given the honesty standard for this write-up, that means no dollar figure appears here at all – not even a rough estimate. Go in ready to ask directly, and treat the trip as one where the final cost is a genuine open question until you’re standing at the register.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Expected to open the weekend after Thanksgiving (November 27, 2026 or the following weekend, depending on exact interpretation); confirmed hours are Friday-Sunday 9am-5pm.

How long to budget

Not documented directly, but a small 3-acre cut-your-own field suggests a shorter walk than at larger area farms.

Crowds

Not documented in the record.

Parking

Not described in the record.

Strollers and accessibility

Not described in the record; the cut-your-own field is relatively small at about 3 acres, which may mean less walking than at larger area farms.

What to bring

  • A flexible budget, since no pricing was found for either the cut-your-own or pre-cut trees
  • Plans for a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday specifically, since no other days are documented as open

How to spend less here

  • A Cocoa Cabin sells hot chocolate, coffee, cider, and specialty drinks on site, per the record, though pricing for these wasn't documented -- worth knowing this is a paid add-on rather than a free perk, based on how it's described.

Who it suits

Good for

  • Visitors who want a large pre-cut selection (over 175 trees) even if they're not cutting their own
  • Anyone who wants Norway spruce specifically for cutting, or Fraser, Balsam, or Canaan fir pre-cut up to 13 feet
  • People who want hot chocolate, coffee, cider, or specialty drinks from an on-site Cocoa Cabin

Skip it if

Skip if you need a weekday visit or confirmed pricing before you go, since hours are limited to Friday-Sunday and no pricing was found in this record.

Worth pairing with

Not specified in the record.

Common questions

How big is the cut-your-own field?

About 3 acres of Norway spruce, per the record -- smaller than several other area farms, though paired with a much larger pre-cut selection.

What if I don't want to cut my own tree?

The farm keeps over 175 pre-cut trees on display at a time, including Fraser fir, Balsam fir, and Canaan fir up to 13 feet, per the record -- a substantial pre-cut option even with a small cut-your-own field.

What are the hours?

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9am-5pm, opening the weekend after Thanksgiving per available sources. No end date was found.

How much does a tree cost?

No pricing was found in any source checked for this farm.

When is Hidden Lake Christmas Tree Farm open in 2026?

Opens November 27, 2026 (closing date not published). Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Hours: 9am-5pm.

How much does a tree cost at Hidden Lake Christmas Tree Farm?

Pricing was not published when we last checked. No pricing found in search results.

Can I cut my own tree at Hidden Lake Christmas Tree Farm?

Yes. It's cut-your-own.

Where is Hidden Lake Christmas Tree Farm?

3480 Crane Rd, Port Republic, MD 20676, in Calvert County. It is one of 5 farms we track in Southern Maryland.

How Hidden Lake Christmas Tree Farm compares in Southern Maryland

We track 5 farms in Southern Maryland, 5 of which let you cut your own tree. The farm has not published a starting price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.

Other farms near Port Republic

There is 1 other farm we track in Calvert County. All Southern Maryland farms →

Quick facts

SeasonOpens November 27, 2026 (closing date not published)
Days openFriday, Saturday, Sunday
Hours9am-5pm
Starting priceNot published
Tree typesNorway spruce, Fraser fir, Balsam fir, Canaan fir
CountyCalvert County
RegionSouthern Maryland

Directions

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Sources

hiddenlakechristmastreefarm.com · calvertag.com

Checked September 2026.