A larger LaPorte operation stocking over 9,000 trees with hayrides and a bonfire, but the farm's posted schedule appeared to be left over from the 2025 season, and inventory has historically run out before hours do.
McClure Christmas Tree Farm in LaPorte is one of the larger operations in this research by sheer inventory: the farm states it stocks over 9,000 trees across Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, and Concolor Fir. That’s a substantial selection, and combined with hayrides across the property, a bonfire area, and a “Christmas Shoppe” selling wreaths, ornaments, and handmade decorations, this reads as a farm built for a fuller family outing rather than a quick tree pickup.
Here’s the important caveat: the season-date and hours content on the farm’s website during this research (specific dates like November 22-23 and 28-30, then weekends through December 13-14, all 9:30am-4:00pm) matches the day-of-week calendar pattern for the 2025 season rather than being clearly relabeled for 2026. In other words, the site may simply not have been updated yet, and those dates shouldn’t be treated as confirmed for this year. The underlying pattern is still useful, though: McClure has historically opened on select days in late November, then narrowed to a Saturday/Sunday-only schedule through mid-December, all within a consistent 9:30am-4:00pm window. That’s a reasonable planning template even if the exact 2026 calendar dates need direct confirmation.
The most operationally important detail in this record is that the farm has closed early in past seasons whenever tree inventory ran out, independent of the posted season calendar. With 9,000+ trees, that might sound unlikely, but a large inventory can still get thin in specific popular sizes well before the whole stock is gone. If you have a specific size or species in mind, especially a commonly requested size, going earlier in the season meaningfully reduces the risk of showing up to find the best options picked over. This is a general pattern true of popular cut-your-own farms generally, and it’s specifically noted for McClure based on its own history of early closures.
Hayrides across the property and a bonfire area give this farm more to do than just walk to a tree and cut it. The “Christmas Shoppe” adds a retail component if you want wreaths, ornaments, or handmade decorations without a separate stop elsewhere. Together, these suggest a visit that could reasonably take an hour or more if you want to take advantage of everything on offer, rather than a fast in-and-out trip.
Tree pricing, saw provision, cash-only status, and confirmed 2026 hours weren’t available in the sources checked. Given how directly the schedule question affects whether you’ll find the selection you want, this is a farm worth calling (219-363-5878) before making the drive, particularly if you’re planning a visit anywhere past the first couple of weekends.
McClure’s scale and extras make it a strong candidate for a full family outing, but the historical pattern of running out of inventory before the season officially ends means earlier is better here. Confirm 2026 dates directly rather than trusting what may be leftover 2025 information on the site.
In the most recent confirmed season (2025), the farm opened select days in late November, then settled into Saturday/Sunday-only hours (9:30am-4:00pm) through mid-December, closing early whenever tree inventory ran out. Earlier in the season is the safer bet for selection, though 2026-specific dates weren't confirmed.
An hour or more if you're taking the hayride and stopping at the bonfire; less for a direct cut.
Not specified directly, but a farm operating with 9,000+ trees and settling into weekend-only hours suggests concentrated weekend traffic once the season narrows past its opening days.
Not specified in available sources.
Staff-assisted cutting is available in addition to the hayride option, per the farm's general offering.
you're planning a visit late in the season and need a specific tree size or species guaranteed -- inventory has historically run out before the posted season ends.
Not established from available sources.
The farm states an inventory of over 9,000 trees across Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, and Concolor Fir.
In the most recent season found (2025), the farm closed early whenever tree inventory ran out, even while the posted schedule continued. Visiting earlier reduces this risk, though it's not eliminated.
Staff-assisted cutting is offered, per the farm's general description, alongside hayrides across the property.
Not confirmed. The dates shown on the farm's site during this research (Nov 22-23, 28-30, then weekends through Dec 13-14, 9:30am-4pm) match the day-of-week calendar pattern for the 2025 season, and the site did not clearly relabel this as 2026. Confirm directly before visiting.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Historically (2025 season): select days late Nov, then Saturdays/Sundays through mid-December, while tree availability lasts. Check with the farm before driving out.
Pricing was not published when we last checked.
Yes. It's cut-your-own and choose-and-cut (staff cuts it for you).
4677 N 525 W, LaPorte, IN 46350, in LaPorte County. It is one of 4 farms we track in Northern Indiana.
We track 4 farms in Northern Indiana, 3 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 a hayride or sleigh ride, a gift shop or farm market, which most Northern Indiana farms on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 1 of the 4 farms we track in Northern Indiana had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There is 1 other farm we track in LaPorte County. All Northern Indiana farms →
mcclurechristmastrees.com
Checked September 2026.