South-central Idaho U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in South-central Idaho? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in South-central Idaho, 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?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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 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 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

Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests.  They don't. Don't support the scammers!

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 April 2024, and other timely information:

Notes for April 2024: Spring is here! Strawberry season is here.  It started in February in Florida, Texas, southern California and a few other areas of the Deep South; then March along the Gulf coast, April in the Deep South and west coast, May through much of the country, and June in northern areas. Blueberries are next, about a month later. Of course, cool weather crops, like Rhubarb, asparagus and greens should be available almost everywhere. Check your area's copy calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

You may also be interested in finding a local:

• Children's Consignment Sale happening now; save money on children's clothes, toys, books, etc, find a local children's consignment sale, also often held by churches in the Spring and Fall, click here!
• Fun factory tours - usually free, fun and educational, find them in every state here!
• Road trip or a Camping trip - Find free and low-cost, but fun, interesting places to visit and things to do and see!

We also have home canning, 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! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now.  They have all copied their information from here and usually do not ever update.  Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

South-central Idaho U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

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

Blaine County

Camas County

Cassia County

• Heglar Creek Farms - UPDATE: August 25, 2020: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed ,
  Declo, ID 83323.

Gooding County

• Patton Farms - UPDATE: June 19, 2020: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed
  Gooding, ID 83330.

Jerome County

• Apple Creek Farm -  UPDATE for 2021, A visitor tells me they are permanently closed.
  81 South 350 West, Jerome, ID 83338. Email: applecreekfarm.organic@gmail.com.
• Campbell's Garden - beans, cucumbers, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, U-pick and already picked
  250 Pacific Street North, Eden, ID 83325. Phone: 208-825-5019. Open: Please call ahead to see what is in season. Directions: Traveling East on Wilson Street Turn left; and traveling West on Wilson Street turn right. Watch for the Campbell's Garden signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
• Raugust Strawberry Farm - UPDATE: September 03, 2016: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed .
  259 E 300 S, Jerome, ID 83338. 

Lincoln County

Minidoka County

Twin Falls County

• CJ Berries - No pesticides are used, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, U-pick and already picked
  3537 North 3185 East, Twin Falls, ID 83301. Phone: 208-316-2677. Alternate Phone: 208-420-8548. Email: Craig.maki68@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday by appointment. Directions: Go south on Eastland and turn east at 3600 North, continue on this road for approximately 1.75 miles. Watch for our signs. Strawberries are typically ready mid June; Raspberries are typically ready mid June and again in August. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check.
• College of Southern Idaho Breckinridge Endowment Farm & Farmers Market - Uses natural growing practices, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms, picnic area
  North College Boulevard, Twin Falls, ID 83310. Phone: 208-732-6400. Alternate Phone: 208-404-3994. Open: PYO by Appointment and Saturdays during Farmers Market 9 to 1 call Lea. Directions: Blue Lakes Boulevard then turn west on North College Boulevard past Fillmore Avenue then turn north (right) into CSI Breckinridge Endowment Farm (across from Evans Event Center) Raspberry Patch is on the north side of the rail fence. Click here for a map and directions. Purples: July - August 15th Summer Reds: August 5th - August 20th Fall Reds: August 30th - September 15th Fall Goldens: August 30th - September 15th. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check.
• Kelley Orchard - peaches, cherries, pears, apples, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
  1903 River Road, Filer, ID 83328. Phone: 208-543-5330. Alternate Phone: 208-734-8518. Email: canyonorchards@gmail.com. Open: Cherries, peaches, pears and apples available for U - pick; Please call to confirm what's currently available and our hours of operation based on season. Directions: From Twin Falls, take Poleline Road go West 10 miles to 2000 East. Turn right heading North. Follow this road 7 miles down into the Snake River Canyon. The orchard will be on the south side of the road. Look for Kelley Orchard signs. Click here for a map and directions. Cherries begin in June; Peaches, Pears, Nectarines, Plums begin in August; Melons begin in July; Apples being in August; Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and other veggies being in July;. Payment: Cash, only.
• SOLD - Northview Orchard -apples, cherries, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums, U-pick and already picked
  1826 E 4500 N, Buhl, ID 83316. Phone: 208-543-6083. Open: UPDATE for 2023, The farm was sold. The new owners will be changing the name of the orchard but we do not know the contact info for them. If someone close to the farm could swing by there and knock on the door and ask them whether they will open this year or next and any information you could get and pass on to me, I would greatly appreciate it as I'm sure many other people will too!  Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Cherries: June, July, Peaches: July, August, September, Pears: August, September, Apples: September, October, November. We use integrated pest management practices. 
  (UPDATED: July 07, 2023)
• OPA's Garden - beans, beets, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, melons, onions, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, U-pick and already picked
  1702 E 4400, Buhl, ID 83316. Phone: 208-420-6604. Alternate Phone: 208-543-8847. Fax: 208-543-8847. Open: Saturday's 7 am to 4 pm Weekdays by appointment. Directions: 3mi north of highway 30 on 1700 E 2mi east of Clear Lakes road on 4400 N. Click here for a map and directions. August 1: summer squash, cucumbers and pepper August 25: tomatoes and melons September 15: potatoes and onions. Payment: Cash, Check.
• Proost Family Farms - UPDATE: July 14, 2016: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed
  2794 Addison Avenue East, Twin Falls, ID 83301.
• Tubbs' Berry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  1150 S Park Avenue West, Twin Falls, ID 83301. Phone: 208-961-0969. Email: info@TubbsBerryFarm.com. Open: Store is open Monday through Saturday by appointment; This is a working family farm, and you never know what will be happening; You are welcome to stop by but it is best to call first so you don't miss us. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Addison Avenue West cross Rock Creek heading West, turn Right on Grandview Drive South, go 1 mile to 3800 North, turn right and we're 1/3 mile on the right (North) side. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries are generally the month of June, Raspberries and Fall Strawberries generally run from September until the first frost. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page.   

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(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

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• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
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• Pumpkin patches
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