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Best of pick your own berries in the Hudson Valley



A county by county list of places to go and pick berries

kids strawberry picking on the farm
Most farms and orchards are open for pick your own. The list below has been updated according to new regulations. You should visit the farm or orchard's website/Facebook page before visiting for any updated information. Please practice social distancing and happy picking.

Picking your own fruit is one of the many treasures of summer family memories. Strawberries which typically kick off the season will start late May to early June and only stay around for a few short weeks. Other berries for picking throughout the summer include blackberries, raspberries and blueberries. Scroll down to find a favorite farm near you.

As of June 30, 2020: Strawberries are done. Cherries and blueberries are ready. Peaches, nectarines and plums - late July. Blackberries ripen mid-August-mid-September. Raspberries come around mid-August.
Dutchess County

Barton Orchards, Cherries and blueberries. County Rte. 7 off Beekman Rd., Poughquag. Open Seasonally (June to December). 845-227-2306. Pick your own expected to start in July

Fishkill Farms, Cherries, black currants, blueberries and blackberries. 9 Fishkill Farms Rd., Hopewell Junction. Open daily, 9am-6pm, year-round. Chemical-free, organic. 845-897-4377. Socially distant picking is available by reservation only




Greig Farm, Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. 223 Pitcher Ln., Red Hook. Open May to Oct. Open Market 9am-5pm, 7 days per week.845-758-1234. Open for blueberry picking 8am-8pm every day of the week. 


Mead Orchards,  Blueberries, cherries, & strawberries. 15 Scism Rd., Tivoli. 12583. Aug.-Oct.: Sat.-Sun., Mon. holidays. 845-756-5641. Open Mon. to Wed. 9am to 3pm, Sat. & Sun. 9am to 5pm. 





Orange County


Halfway Acres, Organic U-pick blueberries. Open daily dawn to dusk. 200 Purgatory Rd., Campbell Hall. 845-397-2127. Open for blueberries July 2.


Lawrence Farms, Strawberries, sweet cherries, tart cherries, currants, gooseberries and raspberries. Open 9am-4pm daily through October. 39 Colandrea Rd., Newburgh. 12550. 845-562-4268. Open

Ochs Orchards, Strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. 4 Ochs Ln., Rte. 94, Warwick. Open daily. 9am-5pm. June to Dec. Call for dates. 845-986-1591. Open

Pine Hill Farm You-pick raspberries and pumpkins. Sweet corn, tomatoes, flowers, plants, eggplant, string beans and more. Special heirloom tomatoes and white Hungarian peppers. Open 10am-6pm daily through October. 3298 Route 94, Chester. Strawberry pick-your-own closed. Blueberries will be in shortly. Open on Saturdays for pick your own fruits and veggies as everything comes into season


Ulster County


Dressel Farms, Strawberries. 9am-5pm. 271 Rte. 208, New Paltz. 845-255-0693. No PYO strawberries in 2020


Jenkins and Leuken Orchards, Blackberries and raspberries. Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm and Friday-Sunday from 9am-6pm. 69 Yankee Folley Rd, New Paltz. 12561. 845-255-0999. Open


Prospect Hill Orchards, Cherries. Opening Day Thursday, June 25, 9-4. 

Fri., June 26, 9-4. Sat., June 27, 9-4. Sun., June 28, 9-4. Visit Thurs. or Fri. for smaller crowds. We have COVID-19 procedures in place. We look forward to seeing you! 340 Milton Turnpike, Milton 12547. Open June 2020. 845-795-2383. Open. Only sour cherries available


Saunderskill Farms, Strawberries and raspberries. 9am-6pm. Tuesday to Sunday from April to Dec. 5100 Rte. 209, Accord. 12404.  845-626-2676. Open

Kelder’s Farm You-pick fruits and vegetables; raspberries, etc... Open 10 am-6pm. daily. 5755 Route 209, Kerhonkson. By appointment

Stone Ridge Orchard A pioneer in low-spray/ no-spray management. Gourmet farm market and pick-your-own raspberries. Open 9am-5pm. daily. 3012 E, Route 213, Stone Ridge. Open

Wright’s Farm You-pick fruits and veggies. Bring a picnic lunch. Open September 8th-November 3rd 2019. 8am-4:30pm. 699 State Rd. Route 208, Gardiner. 845-255-5300. No PYO cherries in 2020


Tantillo’s Farm Market, Cherries. Open May- November from 9am-6pm daily from March-December. 730 State Rte. 208, Gardiner, 12525. 845-256-9109. Order a grocery box


Sullivan County
Neversink Farms, Raspberries. 635 Claryville Rd., Claryville. June-Nov., Mon. - Fri., 9am-5pm. 845-985-2519. Order online for our vegetables and eggs

Updated June 15, 2020


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