Explore Idaho's Best Pumpkin Picking Spots
Idaho has no shortage of excellent pumpkin patches throughout the state. Truly, this list could easily have included double the number of patches. But alas, the following ten really stood out for their excellent selection, value, and overall spirit. Experience the fall spirit for yourself and find the perfect pumpkin at the following nine spots in Idaho.
U Pick Red Barn, Idaho Falls, ID
U Pick Red Barn in Idaho Falls, Idaho opens for the fall season on in mid to late September. U Pick Red Barn invites you to enjoy picking your own pumpkins, jumping in the corn pit, and going on a hay ride. Kids will love riding on the vintage-style train, too. Sign up online for their newsletter and to receive one free mini pumpkin during your stay.
Lowe Family Farmstead, Kuna, ID
Lowe Family Farmstead Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival is known for their corn maze, horror attractions, and pumpkin patch. Ranked Idaho’s’ best Pumpkin Patch by Reader’s Digest, their website invites you to “choose from pumpkins we have picked or take a hayride to the patch to find you perfect pumpkin.”
Tubbs Berry Farm, Twin Falls, ID
The owners of Tubbs Berry Farm describe themselves as a “small working family farm in Twin Falls.” They may not offer a lot of frills, but their attractions are so much fun that they don’t need a lot of bells and whistles. Their on-site u-pick pumpkin patch opens at the end of September and runs through October.
Prairie Home Farms, Coeur d’Alene, ID
Prairie Home Farm Pumpkin Patch and Produce Stand is “located on a little patch of heaven just on the edge of the Rathdrum prairie,” according to their website. Their u-pick pumpkin patch offers pumpkins right off the vine as well as already snipped options at the front.
Jeremy’s Pumpkins, Star, ID
Jeremy’s Pumpkins in Star has provided a wonderful, family-friendly spot for pumpkin picking for over a quarter century. They are open for the entire month of October. One recent reviewer said, “Jeremy’s has the very best selection of pumpkin and gourd varieties in the valley.” Sounds good to us.
The Berry Ranch, Nampa, ID
The Berry Ranch offers u-picking in Nampa throughout the year. Visitors can come during just about any season to pick berries, corn, and, in the fall, pumpkins. Pumpkin picking begins at the end of September and continues through the end of October.
Swore Farms, Pocatello, ID
Swore Farms in Pocatello has a very specific mission: “To enrich the community through healthy, delicious, fresh produce grown right here on the farm…and offer opportunities for quality family fun late summer through fall,” according to their website. Pumpkins are ready for picking in October and are 25 cents per pound for orange pumpkins and 20 cents per pound for green.
Burley Straw Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Burley, ID
The Burley Straw Maze and Pumpkin Patch offer admission to all of their fall activities, including a maze, slide, barrel train rides, and pumpkin patch. Pick your pumpkin until dark. Pumpkins are priced per pound and start at 25 cents. If you can guess your pumpkin’s weight to the tenth, it’s free!
Key Insights at a Glance
- Idaho has numerous excellent pumpkin patches throughout the state
- Top picks include U Pick Red Barn in Idaho Falls, Lowe Family Farmstead in Kuna, and Tubbs Berry Farm in Twin Falls
- Prairie Home Farm in Coeur d’Alene and Jeremy’s Pumpkins in Star are also popular choices
- The Berry Ranch in Nampa and Swore Farms in Pocatello offer pumpkin picking opportunities as well
- Burley Straw Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Burley provides a variety of fall activities along with pumpkin picking
