Across Colorado, of the 32 u-pick farms we list, 31 give a phone number, 5 publish opening hours and 31 have a website.
Top 10 u-pick farms in Colorado
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Ya Ya Farm and OrchardLongmont
Tue-Wed 9am-3pm, Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-3pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am-5pm
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2Happy Apple FarmPenrose
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3The Bee HuggerLongmont
Mon-Sun 8am-sunset
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4Fall Mountain FarmMonument
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5The Bartels FarmFort Collins
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6Anderson FarmsErie
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8Fruit BasketGrand Junction
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9Green Barn Fruit Co.Palisade
Tue 8am-3pm, Wed 8am-3pm, Thu 8am-3pm, Fri 8am-3pm, Sat 8am-3pm
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10Smith Family OrchardsPalisade
Thu-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single farm are listed further down this page.
- Palisade5
- Longmont3
- Broomfield2
- Colorado Springs2
- Erie2
- Fort Collins2
- Hudson2
- Penrose2
- Ault1
- Brighton1
- Calhan1
- Elizabeth1
- Grand Junction1
- Johnstown1
- La Salle1
- Lakewood1
- Monument1
- Platteville1
Colorado, by feature
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Other towns in Colorado
One farm each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Billy Goat Hop FarmMontrose
67181 Trout Rd, Montrose, CO 81403-8650
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The Triangle OasisSalida
8875 Co Rd 150, Salida, CO 81201
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BuyingFall Agritourism Guide: Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and Autumn Festivals
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Good to know about u-pick farms in Colorado
When is strawberry season?
Strawberry season generally peaks from late spring to early summer depending on your regional climate. Across Colorado, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 32 active strawberry farms listed in our state directory.
When are peaches ripe?
Peaches typically ripen between mid-summer and early autumn depending on the specific cultivar and weather conditions. In Colorado, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 32 fruit farms available for visits.
When to pick pumpkins?
Pumpkins should be picked in autumn before any heavy frost hits the region. Throughout Colorado, growers open their patches as autumn approaches; discover 32 pumpkin farms listed in our state index.
When is a cantaloupe ready to pick?
A cantaloupe is ready to harvest when the background color shifts to golden-tan and the stem detaches cleanly from the vine under gentle pressure. Farmers across Colorado usually harvest cantaloupes in late summer; explore 32 local fruit farms on our map.
How to pick garlic?
Harvest garlic when the lower leaves turn brown and dry while upper leaves remain green. Gently loosen the soil around the bulbs with a garden fork before pulling them out. If you are looking to purchase fresh farm garlic in Colorado, check our directory of 32 local growers.