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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 open around June for pick your own. You should visit the farm or orchard's website/Facebook page before visiting for any updated information. 

Picking your own fruit is one of the many treasures of summer family memories. Check websites before going. Scroll down to find a favorite farm near you.

Strawberries will be ripe in June. Cherries usually come in late June. Blueberries and raspberries should be ripe in July.

Dutchess County


Fishkill Farms, Cherries, black currants, blueberries and blackberries. You can also get peaches and nectarines in late summer. 9 Fishkill Farms Rd., Hopewell Junction. Open daily, 9am-6pm, beginning in June. Chemical-free, organic. Must make reservations. 845-897-4377. 


Greig Farm, Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. 223 Pitcher Ln., Red Hook. Open May to Oct. 10am-7pm, 7 days per week. 845-758-1234. 


Mead Orchards,  Blueberries & cherries. 15 Scism Rd., Tivoli. 12583. Saturdays & Sundays. June 26 - August 29, 10am - 4pm. Monday, July 5. 10am - 4pm. 


Rose Hill Farm, Cherries, blueberries, plums, apricots, nectarines, peaches and apples. 8am-5pm, Thursday-Sunday. Opens June 1. 19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook. 845-758-4215. 





Orange County

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


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

Ochs Orchards, Strawberries (no strawberries this year), cherries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. 4 Ochs Ln., Rte. 94, Warwick. Open daily. 9am-5pm. June to Dec. Call for dates. 845-986-1591. 

Ulster County

Dressel Farms, Strawberries. 9am-5pm. 271 Rte. 208, New Paltz. 845-255-0693. 


DuBois Farms. Strawberries, Nectarines, Plums, Apples, Peaches, Grapes, Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Pumpkins, Flowers, and more. 10am-5pm. 209 Perkinsville Rd., Highland. 845-795-4037.  


Jenkins and Leuken Orchards, Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries,  and raspberries. Wednesday - Sunday from 9am-5pm. 69 Yankee Folley Rd, New Paltz. 12561. 845-255-0999. 


Prospect Hill Orchards, Cherries. Plums and apricots in July. Peaches in mid-August. Visit Thurs. or Fri. for smaller crowds. We look forward to seeing you! 340 Milton Turnpike, Milton 12547. Open June 2020. 845-795-2383. 


Saunderskill Farms, Strawberries and blueberries. 9am-6pm. Tuesday-Sunday 8am-4pm. 5100 Rte. 209, Accord. 12404.  845-626-2676. 



Kelder’s Farm You-pick fruits and vegetables; strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc... Open 10-6pm Daily. Closed Wednesday. 5755 Route 209, Kerhonkson. 

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

Wilklow Orchards, Blueberries, raspberries, currants, and gooseberries. Wednesday-Sunday from 10am-3pm. 341 Pancake Hollow Rd., Highland. 845-691-2339.


Updated 5/8/2023


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