What’s a better way to celebrate the bounties of summer than with some classic U-pick days? Many of our state’s u-pick berry farms have reopened making it the perfect time to plan ahead for hitting the fields. Here are 16 of the best U-Pick spots you can find near Seattle.
Berries (July-September)
This farm has been in operation since the 40s and offers 6 strands of Blueberries for pickers to choose from. They include Stanley, Dixi, Pemberton, Jersey, Blue Ray, and Blue Crop. Did you even know there were that many different kinds of Blueberries? Oh, and they use organic agricultural methods.
Where: 42930 SE 92nd St, North Bend
Hours: Open daily, 9 AM-8 PM
This is probably one of the closest Blueberry Farms to Seattle which as you may have guessed also means it’ll be busy. But that being said, people have rave reviews about Larsen Lake Blueberry Farms and its location is accessible to those living in the city.
Where: 700 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 10 AM-6 PM
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This farm has strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and even tayberries (a mix between raspberries and blackberries). It’s a great farm to visit if you’re looking for more than one kind of berry. Plus you can also check out the farm stand if that’s something you’re into.
Where: 21412 59th Ave NE, Arlington, WA
Hours: Check the website for daily hours
This spot is big. Mountainview has 9 acres of land and 7 different varieties of berries that you can pick. However, Mountainview’s berries are conventionally farmed using Integrated Pest Management (IPM). That being said, it’s still one of the more popular spots near Seattle.
Where: 7617 E. Lowell-Larimer Road, Snohomish, WA
Hours: Opens July 27th, Tuesday-Sunday, 8 AM-4 PM
For those of you situated in South Seattle, heading down to Tacoma might be your best bet. Try checking out Charlotte’s Blueberry Park which is run by Metro Parks Tacoma and is free to visit and pick from. It’s huge with over 3,300 bushes!
Where: 7402 E D St, Tacoma, WA
Hours: Open daily, Open ½ hour before sunrise, Close ½ hour after sunset
Gotta love organic. Olalla is another great spot for those of you looking for specifically organic Blueberry farms. You can book your own picking timeslot online for the perfect day of all things Blueberries.
Where: 12257 Arab Lane Olalla, WA
Hours: Open by appointment only
Blue Dot is a small family-run farm, they have 9 primary varieties of Blueberries and 7 other varieties, giving you plenty of options. Keep in mind you do need to make an appointment before heading out.
Where: 21010 SE 416th Street, Enumclaw, WA
Hours: Open by appointment only
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Bow Hill also likes to keep things organic and they happen to be one of the oldest if not the oldest family-run blueberry farm in the Skagit Valley. So you can be sure that they know their stuff. Not to mention, they’re the perfect stop on a day trip in the Skagit Valley.
Where: 15628 Bow Hill Rd #4620, Bow, WA
Hours: Opens July 29th, Saturday & Sunday 10 AM-4 PM
If you want certified organic then Broers is the place for you. Not to mention they also have multiple other berry varieties. So you can snag blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and marionberries. Because variety is key.
Where: 18228 Tualco Rd, Monroe, WA
Hours: Check Facebook for daily hours
If you want more variety in berries, Bryant has you covered. Not only do they have blueberries but they also have a hybrid of raspberries and blackberries known as tayberries. They also have boysenberries and currents. So you could say they’re one of the most unique blueberry farms near Seattle.
Where: 5628 Grandview Road, Arlington, WA
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 8 AM-4 PM
Blue Dog is another farm that takes its organic practices very seriously. They work through a unique membership program that you need to apply for online. So if you want the ability to pick at any time, this is the spot for you. You’ll still have to pay by the pound but you can visit at your convenience.
Where: 7125 W. Snoqualmie Valley Rd, Carnation, WA
Hours: Communicated with the farm via membership
Cost: Membership $35
Apples (August-October)
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This Snohomish Farm has 5 acres of delicious Honeycrisp and Jonagold apples for you to pick while supplies last. During apple season we recommend getting out there sooner rather than later because you’ll want to have the best selection of available apples.
Where: 7301 Rivershore Rd, Snohomish, WA
Hours: Opening mid-September
Now if you want to go really big, this farm has over 50 varieties of U-pick apples. Yes 50, so you can truly try them all if that’s something you’re into. But be sure to check their harvest calendar here before you go in case you’re looking for a specific variety.
Where: 32260 Burrese Rd, Sedro Woolley, WA
Hours: Opening date TBA
Surprise folks, this Tacoma orchard is actually now a public park. That means you can pick on designated days. This year that day is August 27th when the orchard is hosting a community harvest day in lieu of their normal cider squeeze. Visitors are welcome to pick up to two bags from untaped trees.
Where: 3920 Grandview Dr. W, University Place, WA
When: August 27th
If you’re into all things natural, you might want to make the drive to Yakima for West Valley U-Pick. The farm has U-pick available for not only apples but also a ton of other produce options as well. So if you want to go big, go here.
Where: 11901 Zier Road, Yakima, WA
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 9 AM-7 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM for current fruit & veggies, Opening date for apples TBA
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And finally, we have to cap the list with one of the largest apple orchards in western Washington. If you’re wondering, you’ll be looking at about 25,000 trees. So you’ll have a whole lot of tasty trees to pick from.
Where: 6140 Guide Meridian Dr, Lynden
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 9 AM-4 PM, Opening date for apples TBA
We hope that you get out there and check out these amazing u-pick farms.
