Christmas tree farm · Pumpkin patch
Salinas River Ranch
U-pick Christmas trees and pumpkins in Atascadero, California
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“It is best to put your tree in a water immediately after you cut it down, add tree preservative and consistently give your Christmas tree 8 glasses of water a day.”
Source: salinasriverranch.org/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Head out to the patch and pick the perfect pumpkin straight from the vine — dozens of varieties for every size and style.”
Source: salinasriverranch.org, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Fridays 2pm-6pm”
“Saturday and Sundays 11am-6pm”
Source: salinasriverranch.org, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“All cut-your-own trees are $90 unless tagged otherwise.”
Source: salinasriverranch.org/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Our tie down straps are just $2 each.”
Source: salinasriverranch.org/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We provide a saw to use and twine for securing your tree to the vehicle however you may bring your own tie downs if you like.”
Source: salinasriverranch.org/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Yes, we accept Apple Pay, VISA and MasterCard.”
“Venmo is also acceptable.”
Source: salinasriverranch.org/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“We only ask that all dogs remain on a leash, for safety reasons.”
“Please pick up after your pet.”
Source: salinasriverranch.org/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“We have saws available to use, however you can bring your own saw as well if you would like.”
Source: salinasriverranch.org/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Meet and greet our friendly farm animals — a favorite for the little ones and a highlight of every visit.”
Source: salinasriverranch.org, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Christmas Trees
- Pumpkins
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Trees | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical California seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Pumpkins: September–November. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture, Planting Seeds blog: What’s in Season at U-Pick Farms Across the State? (June 24, 2026), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 9555 Santa Barbara Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422San Luis Obispo County
Besides picking
- Petting zoo
Salinas River Ranch: questions
Does Salinas River Ranch have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "All cut-your-own trees are $90 unless tagged otherwise."