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Hidden Lake Tree Farm

📍 1469 Silver Falls Dr. NE, Silverton, OR 97381🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 Pricing TBD

A cash-or-check-only farm near Silver Falls State Park that's genuinely dog-friendly, with free dog treats alongside the usual cocoa — but bring cash, since cards aren't accepted.

How you get your tree

This farm offers

cut-your-ownchoose-and-cut (staff cuts it for you)

Included

U-cut, fresh-cut, and pre-cut treesShaking and baling includedLeashed dogs welcomeFree coffee, hot cocoa, candy canes, and dog treats

Pricing not published in the source.

Cash only. This farm doesn't take cards, based on what we found — bring cash or confirm ahead if that's changed.

Our take

The single most important planning fact for Hidden Lake Tree Farm isn’t about trees at all — it’s about payment. The record is explicit that the farm accepts cash or checks only, with no cards. That’s a real trip-planning detail worth flagging plainly: if you’re used to tapping a card everywhere, this is one of the few farms in this research where showing up without cash could mean leaving without a tree. Plan accordingly and bring more cash than you think you’ll need, since no pricing is published to help you estimate the total in advance.

A genuinely dog-friendly stop

Beyond the payment policy, Hidden Lake stands out as dog-friendly in a specific, verifiable way: leashed dogs are welcome, and the farm offers free dog treats alongside its hot cocoa, coffee, and candy canes for people. That’s a small but real detail that separates this listing from farms that don’t mention pets at all, and it’s worth knowing if your holiday tree trip usually includes the family dog.

Flexibility in how you get your tree

The farm offers U-cut, fresh-cut (staff-cut on request), and precut trees, with shaking and baling included regardless of which option you choose. That’s a wider set of choices than farms limited to U-cut only, and it means your group doesn’t need to agree on one approach — someone who wants the field experience and someone who’d rather grab something already cut can both be accommodated in the same visit.

A useful pairing, and the remaining gaps

Hidden Lake sits near Silver Falls State Park, which the source specifically calls out as a natural pairing for visitors who want to combine a hike or scenic stop with tree shopping. What’s still missing from this record is any tree pricing — none was found in research, so there’s no honest number to include here, and the cash-only policy makes that gap more consequential than usual, since you can’t just plan to pay whatever it costs by card on the spot. The 2025 season ran close to a full month (Nov 23–Dec 24), but 2026 dates aren’t yet published, so confirm the schedule, and bring cash, before making the drive.

Why the cash-only detail deserves extra weight here

Most farms in this research either don’t specify a payment method or explicitly confirm cards are accepted; Hidden Lake is one of the few where cash-or-check is stated outright as the only option. Combined with the lack of any published tree price, that’s a genuine planning compound problem: you can’t estimate how much cash to bring from this record alone. A reasonable, honestly-framed approach is to bring more cash than you’d expect to need for a typical tree purchase, since running short with no card backup and a distance already driven is a worse outcome than carrying a bit extra. If an ATM stop on the way out makes sense given your starting point, that’s worth building into the trip.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

No 2026 dates are published yet. The 2025 season ran Nov 23–Dec 24, close to a full month, so there's reasonable flexibility once 2026 dates are confirmed.

How long to budget

About an hour for a tree visit, longer if you're pairing it with time at nearby Silver Falls State Park.

Crowds

Not stated in the record. Proximity to Silver Falls State Park may draw visitors combining both stops, which could add weekend traffic beyond what a standalone tree farm would see.

Parking

Not described in the record; expect an unpaved or gravel lot typical of the area near Silver Falls.

Strollers and accessibility

Not addressed in the source. Both U-cut and precut/fresh-cut trees are offered, giving an option for visitors who don't want to walk a field.

What to bring

  • Cash or a check — the farm does not accept cards, per the record
  • A leash for your dog if bringing one, since dogs are welcome but the record specifies leashed
  • Rope or a tarp for the drive home, since no pricing is published to plan around beyond the cash requirement

How to spend less here

  • No pricing is published in the record, so there's no dollar figure to give here — ask about tree cost on arrival, and remember to bring cash or a check since cards aren't accepted
  • Coffee, hot cocoa, candy canes, and dog treats are all listed as free, so those won't add to your total

Who it suits

Good for

  • Visitors bringing a leashed dog along
  • Anyone planning to combine tree shopping with a Silver Falls State Park visit
  • Shoppers who want a choice between fresh-cut, precut, or U-cut trees

Skip it if

Skip if you don't carry cash or checks, since the record confirms cards aren't accepted, or if you're visiting midweek outside the posted hours — confirm the schedule before driving out.

Worth pairing with

Silver Falls State Park is right nearby, making this an easy pairing for visitors who want a hike or scenic stop alongside their tree shopping.

Common questions

How much does a tree cost?

Pricing isn't published in the record. Since the farm is cash/check only, budget with cash on hand and ask about cost when you arrive.

Does this farm accept credit cards?

No. The record explicitly states cash or checks only — no cards accepted.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, leashed dogs are welcome, and free dog treats are offered alongside the usual hot cocoa and candy canes.

What tree options are available?

U-cut, fresh-cut, and precut trees are all offered, with shaking and baling included, per the record.

When is Hidden Lake Tree Farm open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Mon–Fri; Sat–Sun. Check with the farm before driving out.

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

Pricing was not published when we last checked. Pricing not published in the source.

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

Yes. It's cut-your-own and choose-and-cut (staff cuts it for you).

Where is Hidden Lake Tree Farm?

1469 Silver Falls Dr. NE, Silverton, OR 97381, in Marion County. It is one of 12 farms we track in Willamette Valley OR.

How Hidden Lake Tree Farm compares in Willamette Valley OR

We track 12 farms in Willamette Valley OR, 12 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.

What sets it apart locally: it has free netting/baling, which most Willamette Valley OR farms on our list do not.

One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 0 of the 12 farms we track in Willamette Valley OR had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

Other farms near Silverton

There are 4 other farms we track in Marion County. All Willamette Valley OR farms →

Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openMon–Fri; Sat–Sun
HoursMon–Fri 11am–5pm; Sat–Sun 9am–5pm
Starting priceNot published
Tree typesNoble fir, Grand fir, Douglas fir, Nordmann fir
CountyMarion County
RegionWillamette Valley OR

Directions

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Sources

dinkumtribe.com

Checked August 2026.