Northwest Colorado U-Pick Farms - 2026 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Northwest Colorado? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Northwest Colorado, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see " What does Organic mean? "). If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! As inflation remains high, see this page for reliable (tested) brands of generic canning lids at lower costs , and cost-saving measures for getting fruit and vegetables and home canning .  If you are having a hard time finding canning lids, I've used these, and they're a great price & ship in 2 days .

New ! Road Tripping and Camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather.  See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments, BSA Sea Base trips and other places to visit.

New ! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know !   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know ! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in September 2026, and other timely information:

Notes for September 2026: Summer is almost over and that means apples are here ( see this new page for Apple Orchards in your area !), and except in northern areas, peaches and blueberries are finished. Some crops continue until frost, like raspberries, blackberries, figs, corn and tomatoes. Check your area's specific crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

See these pages to find a local Apple festival , and other festivals . We have a guide to apple varieties and a guide to peach varieties . Also recipes, canning and freezing directions for apples , tomatoes , corn blueberries , peaches , etc.

Don't forget about pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hayrides !

It's also the time of year when you can get quite a bit of fresh produce for home canning either by U-Pick or at farm markets.  See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions . You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! For snacks without chemical additives, it is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page . Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

• Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale !
• Fun factory tours - usually free, always fun and educational, find them in every state here!
• Road trips or a Camping trip - Find free and low-cost, but fun, interesting places to visit and things to do and see!

Northwest Colorado U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2026, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map

Clear Creek County

Eagle County

Garfield County

Gilpin County

Grand County

Jackson County

Lake County

Mesa County

• Bolton's Orchards - Uses integrated pest management practices , apples, peaches, peppers, winter squash, tomatoes, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, farm market, farm animals, school tours
  2257 L Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505. Phone: 970 216 6048. Alternate Phone: 970 241 9398. Email: [email protected] . Open: 3 pm to 7 pm daily or call to arrange other times; July 1 to November 14. Directions: The orchards are located north of the Grand Junction mall. Go north on 23 Road until it turns west and becomes L Road. Go to 2275 L Road. You will see the sign on the south side of the road. Click here for a map and directions . We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Bolton's Orchards Facebook page .
   [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: August 31, 2026, JBS) 
• Fruit Basket Orchards - apples, apricots, blackberries, cherries, flowers, grapes, melons, nectarines, peaches, peppers, plums, raspberries (red), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
  253 32-1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81503. Phone: 970 434-5309. Alternate Phone: 970 773-6088. Email: [email protected] . Open: Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm or during the week by appointment, June 15 to November 15. Directions: We are easy to find! Take 32 Road south from Clifton or north from Highway 50. At the stoplight for B-1/2 Road, head east and go 1/2 mile to 32-1/2 Road. Turn north and the store will be on your left. Click here for a map and directions . Sweet Cherries: mid-June Tart Cherries: early July Peaches: early July to early September Apricots: mid-July Flowers: July and August Raspberries: mid-July to frost Plums: late July and August Nectarines: late July and August Grapes: August Apples: late August through November. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Fruit Basket Facebook page .  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: July 18, 2025, JBS) 

Moffat County

Pitkin County

Rio Blanco

Routt County

Summit County

ZZZ - These are either closed, no longer do U-Pick or are assumed permanently closed

The farms below are presumed to be permanently closed. They are unresponsive, their website or facebook page is gone or outdated or Google or Yelp reports them as closed. Or they changed to no U-Pick. If you have any information to the contrary, , please write me .

Garfield County

• Orchard Creek Ranch - Permanently closed No pesticides are used , apples, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, farm market, porta-potties, picnic area you may bring your own food
  0150 County Road 137 Mailing: 726 County Road 137, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. Phone: (970) 945-2224. Alternate Phone: (970) 618-0290. Email: [email protected] . OO Open: 2026 Permanently closed Weekends beginning last weekend in September; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm; Open weekends through October or until apples are gone; Call for information and availability. Directions: Take Canyon Creek Exit #109 off I-70; West of Glenwood Springs and follow our signs! The orchard is at the corner of Canyon Creek Road; enter at green gate just up the road from the turn off. Click here for a map and directions . We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We also sell fresh pressed apple cider, gourmet vinegar, bags of dried apple wood chips for BBQ's, Colorado Wildflower Honey infused with CBD rich hemp oil and lavender, dried cinnamon and plain apple chips, t-shirts, and reusable produce bags. Fun for all ages. Wear sturdy shoes for walking in the orchard. We provide long pole apple pickers. Apples are sold by the pound; there is no entrance fee . Orchard Creek Ranch Facebook page (UPDATED: April 01, 2018) [ Click here to update the listing  ] (UPDATED: July 18, 2025, JBS) 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)