2024 Far Northwest Oregon Blackberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Blackberry U-Pick Orchards in Far Northwest Oregon in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blackberries that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have blackberries orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

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! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Washington County

• Blooming Junction Farm and Garden - No pesticides are used blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, flowers, marionberries, other berries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours, group reservations
  35105 Nw Zion Church Rd, Cornelius, OR 97023. Phone: (503) 681-4646. Email: info@bloomingjunction.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take the North Plains exit off of highway 26 and go south towards Hillsboro. Go approximately 1 12 miles and take a right turn onto Zion Church Road. Go about a mile and a half and we are on the right side, just past the intersection of Zion Church with Susbauer Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers.
  Blooming Junction Farm and Garden Facebook page. Take the North Plains exit off of highway 26 and go south towards Hillsboro. Go approximately 1 1/2 miles and take a right turn onto Zion Church Road. Go about a mile and a half and we are on the right side, just past the intersection of Zion Church with Susbauer RoadWe do not use pesticides on the cropsNote: The flowers to pick are sunflowers. (UPDATED: July 19, 2020)
• Crawford's Nursery and Produce - blueberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, Mulberries, Plums, Zucchini, Green Beans, Yellow Beans
  34849 SW Tongue Lane, Cornelius, OR 97113. Phone: 503-359-0337. Open: see their Facebook page. Click here for a map and directions. Throughout the season, they usually have U-pick & More!
  Comments from a visitor on August 23, 2012: "Just wanted to say that our experience at Crawford's could not have been more different. We have been now 2-3 times and each time the man in the wheelchair has been pleasant and beyond generous. "
  Comments from a visitor on August 25, 2011: "Went to this farm today Aug 25, 2011, had the worse experience this man mostly likely the owner in a wheelchair was rude and very defensive. His addition was off and I question it, he flew of the handle making comments like you people want things for nothing, and to get out of his store and to never come back. Mind you we are Asian, so Asian people don't go there. He is a racist and he well add to his favor."
• Dairy Creek Farm and Produce - Uses natural growing practices, beans, blackberries, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, herbs or spices, melons, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  23295 NW highway 47, Buxton, OR 97109. Phone: 503 324 7819. Email: dd@dairycreekfarm.com. Open: 10 am to 6:45 pm daily. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 503 970 4739Fax: 503 324 0525 We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicDairy Creek Farm & Produce is a small family farm near Banks, Oregon. We grow fruits, vegetables and herbs using natural organic practices for our local community distributing through a produce stand at our farm along with local community farmer's markets. Additionally, we have an apairy providing us with a supply of local honey and all the other products we create from what we grow and the bees supply. natural 100% raw honey to our patorns. We currently have two honey options based on where the hives were placed either in clover or blackberry fields because the bees main food source has an effect on the color and flavor of the honey. (UPDATED: May 16, 2018, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on November 09, 2010: "We visited the Dairy Creek Farm and had a WONDERFUL experience. My husband enjoyed chatting with the very friendly farmer and his young sons while I picked bushels of gorgeous chemical-free tomatoes of all types. We also came away with a ton of winter squash, all for a twenty dollar bill. What a generous family and they allowed us to have our dog with us on a leash too. A bonus is that the farm is located in a beautiful area. We spent the rest of the afternoon hiking the Vernonia-Banks trail. Wish we'd found them sooner in the season! Thanks for your wonderful site and for connecting us with these great folks. Looking forward to next harvest season!!"
• Duyck's Peachy-Pig Farm - apples, apricots, asparagus, beans, blackberries, blueberries, blackcaps, Chehalems, loganberries, marionberries, raspberries, strawberries, youngberries, cherries, cukes (reg & lemon), corn, dill, eggplants, figs, filberts, garlic, grapes, honey, onions, (reg & Walla Walla), peaches, pears, peppers (Bell & hot), prunes, plums, pumpkins,pumpkins in patch, rabbits, rhubarb, tours, tomatoes, walnuts, weaner pigs, grapes & golf balls.
  34840 SW Johnson School Road, Cornelius, OR 97113. Phone: 503-357-3570. Email: duycks@coho.net. Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, Sunday from 12noon to 6pm, and closed all day on Monday. Directions: 4 mile S of Hillsboro on Hwy 219. R on Simpson Road R on Johnson Sch. Road go 3 miles or take 10th St. out of Cornelius 3 miles L at golf course, R on Johnson School Road 1 mile. Usually available: May- December. Click here for a map and directions. U-pick & we pick. Bring containers, children & food stamps welcome. See & touch animals. Tours: Schools, birthday parties, pumpkins in patch, etc. May thru Oct. Picnic area, panoramic view, natural well water. Custom filbert harvesting. (sometimes misspelled "Duyuck" or "Dyuck" or "Duyk")A visitor writes on June 27, 2023:"Duyck's is my favorite all around u-pick experience in the Hillsboro area. They are a multi-generational, family-run business. They grow a little of everything, making for a fun outing with kids! Prices are fair, people are super friendly, and there are beautiful flowers and animals everywhere. What more could I ask for?!?!"A visitor writes on May 12, 2016: (positive) "My friends and I met here for a play date with our children last season. It was a wonderful experience, and I plan to go back this summer. We bought peaches, picked blackberries and raspberries, many different varieties. The children helped at first, then decided to go play around on all the different fun playground equipment they had around the farm. A highlight for my kiddos were the animals. They fed the horses, squealed in delight at all the chickens, and absolutely loved the pigs. There were some adorable little baby piggies when we came. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and you could spend a whole day here without feeling bored."Note: If you've visited the farm, please give me your feedback! See more info, reviews and links here.
• Gonzalez Berry Farm - Blackberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
  3840 SW Golf Course Road, Cornelius, OR . Phone: . Email: Gonzalezberryfarm@icloud.com. Open: Friday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. Click here for a map and directions.
• Hoffman Farms Store - blackberries, blueberries, marionberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (yellow), strawberries, tayberries, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, picnic area
  22242 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, OR 97007. Phone: 503-628-5418. Email: hoffmanfarmsstore@gmail.com. Open: June through August: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 5pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Hoffman Farms Store Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 503-628-0772 A visitor writes on March 05, 2015: "My son and I have been to this farm half a dozen times in the last two years for blueberries and strawberries. They are amazing. They have a tractor play area for the kids, a small market, and super nice staff. The berries are amazing, their prices are great. I think my son eats 5 pounds before we leave and they just think it's adorable. We are impatiently awaiting the next season! It has become a family tradition and we don't need to go anywhere else. "
• Love Farm Organics - No pesticides are used, blackberries, blueberries, marionberries, plums, raspberries (Spring, black), Other fruit or veg,
  46125 Nw Hillside Rd, Forest Grove, OR 97116. Phone: 503-515-9939. Email: lovefarmorganics@gmail.com. Open: We allow u - pick on Saturday and Sunday by appointment ONLY; We generally have berries late June through August; Please call to set up a time. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Love Farm Organics Facebook page. We do not use pesticides on the cropsWe primarily grow for our 150 member CSA program. We are not a typical U-pick operation. We have no restrooms or facilities available. We are a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. We provide direct access to organically grown, seasonal, farm-fresh produce allowing Portland metro-area residents a connection with their food supply and farmer. Our goal is to grow delicious, high-quality, healthy foods utilizing the sustainable principles of organic agriculture.
• Rowell Brothers, Inc. - red raspberries, black raspberries, Logan berries, Boysenberries, Marionberries, blackberries, blueberries
  24000 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Hillsboro, OR 97123. Phone: 503-628-0431. Open: everyday 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: We are located on Scholls Ferry Road between Scholls Sherwood Road and Hwy. 219. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Rowell Brothers, Inc. Facebook page. U-Pick or same day we pick. Feel free to roam the fields sampling fruit, so you can be sure your getting the variety and ripeness you prefer. Ten varieties that you can choose from and all you can eat free. Willamette red raspberries, Coho red raspberries, Monger black raspberries, Logan berries, Boysenberries, Marion berries, Siskiyou blackberries, Duke, Chandler, and Jersey blueberries. Rowell Bros. Berry Farm Facebook page. Expanding acreages with Black Hawk and Jewel black Raspberries, Brandy wine purple Raspberries. Triple crown, Waldo, NZ 9351 and NZ 9128 and OR 1369 blackberries. Opening day June 17 now harvesting Willamette red raspberries and Logan berries June 25 Monger black raspberries and Siskiyou blackberries. Usually available: Mid June and July.
  Comments from a visitor on July 16, 2011: "Visited this farm on Friday. It was very clean and I had tons of fun. The fruit was delicious, beautiful, plentiful, and there was lots of variety. The people running the U-Pick were friendly and helpful. I took my booty home and it's already in jam jars. I will continue to go here as different berries start to ripen this year and will make this my u-pick for berries. Yum!"
• Schlichting Century Farms / Gramma's Place - beans, blackberries, flowers, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes,
  17995 SW Scholls-sherwood Road, Sherwood, OR 97140. Phone: 503-625-3312. Email: dswachlin@yahoo.com. Open: They may have closed; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm Sundays 11am to 5pm May - October 31st. Directions: 1.5 miles West of 99W on Roy Rodgers Road at intersection off Scholls-Sherwood Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. . Alternate Phone: 503-936-3637Fax: 503-625-7456 Pumpkin Patch, hayrides, Uncle Don's Pumpkin Cannon, corn maze; We will be harvesting our Super Sweet Corn in September/October; Come visit our year round, on-farm self service wild bird seed outlet storePlease bring your own bucket for U-Pick.
• Smith Berry Barn - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, gooseberries, loganberries, marionberries, other berries, peppers, raspberries, tayberries, tomatoes, prepicked produce, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
  24500 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Hillsboro, OR 97007. Phone: 503-628-2172. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 10 miles SW of Washington Square in Scholls. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October Seasonal hours vary, please check our website for current information. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicAdditionally we grow numerous varieties of squash and over 25 varieties of apples that are ready picked. At right is a TYPICAL (that word is emphasized for a reason) harvest schedule - CALL before you go!!!!) (UPDATED: July 11, 2018, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on July 10, 2012: "AMAZING! Cannot say enough good things about this farm. The berries were plentiful and they had more than one variety for each type of berry. They are no spray. The Farmer and workers are super friendly and helpful. They have a really cute cafe and gift shop as well as a picnic area. Today we picked raspberries and they were huge and delicious. We plan on going back this week for blueberries. "
  Comments from a visitor on July 18, 2010: "We visited the not once but TWICE already this season. First for strawberries - which were wonderful, sweet and juicy and then again for raspberries. I made jam out of both. The selection of raspberries was really nice - lots of big berries that were delicious! They have quite a few different berries from strawberries to tayberries. We plan to go back today to get blackberries. The farm was clean, buckets are provided and they accept debit cards. There were some chickens that we looked at and some really cute little goats too. Gift shop was well stocked and they have FRESH BERRY MILKSHAKES!!! Really yummy. Lots of plants available to purchase. Overall it was wonderful and this is now my go to farm for berries."
• Tom's Berry Patch - Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Marionberries, Raspberries
  43775 NW Greenville Road, Forest Grove, OR 97116. Phone: 503-327-3717. Email: support@tomsberrypatch.com. Open: Please call for availability from June through August. Directions: We are located approximately 2-12 miles south of Banks. From highway 26 westbound take the BanksHwy 6 Exit, when you take the Banks exit go right at the light heading south on highway 47 towards Forest Grove. Go about 2 miles and turn right onto Greenville Road and follow the signs for about 12 mile. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Tom's Berry Patch Facebook page. We are located approximately 2-1/2 miles south of Banks. From highway 26 westbound take the Banks/Hwy 6 Exit, when you take the Banks exit go right at the light heading south on highway 47 towards Forest Grove. Go about 2 miles and turn right onto Greenville Road and follow the signs for about 1/2 milePlease bring your own containers. U-Pick Blueberries, Blackberries, Marionberries. Please bring your own containers; Call for availabilityWe minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. (UPDATED: March 10, 2021)
• West Union Gardens - summer & fall raspberries, boysenberries, black raspberries, marionberries, loganberries, tayberries, thornless blackberries, gooseberries, red & black currants
  7775 NW Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Phone: 503-645-1592. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm, closed Sunday. Directions: Close and easy to find- 1.7 miles north of Hwy 26 on Cornelius Pass Road. Our farm stand is full of fresh wholesome berries and vegetables, direct from our own fields. We grow everything we sell. U-pickers and children are welcome in the berry fields. Prepicked: tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, beans, garlic and lots more. Usually available: July-September. . Click here for a map and directions.
  West Union Gardens Facebook page. After Labor Day, call for open hoursis a family farm near Hillsboro, Oregon, which is open to the public during Oregon's bountiful berry season. We raise dozens of varieties of berries for u-pickers and for sale already picked in our farm stand. Our farmstand and u-pick will open when the first berries are ready, which could be mid-June to late June, depending on weather

 

Blackberry

Blackberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Blackberries typically peak during June in the South of the U.S., and in July in the north and in Canada. Crops are ready at various times of the month depending on which part of the state you are located. In order to produce good local Blackberries, producers depend on ideal spring and early summer weather conditions. See this page for a list of blackberry festivals around the U.S.

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. Always call before you go to the farm - And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
2. Leave early.  On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
    
3. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for Blackberries, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
   If you use your own containers, remember that heaping Blackberries more than 5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries. Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one at right.
4. Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.

Tips on How to Pick Blackberries

1. There are two types of blackberries to know about: thorny and thornless! Obviously, the thornless are easier to pick, but some people claim the thorny varieties are sweeter. With the thorny plants, you want to reach into the plant in the gaps, so you don't need to touch anything but the berry you're after, avoiding the thorns.
2. A ripe blackberry is deep black with a plump, full feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug.  If the berry is red or purple, it's not ripe yet.
3. Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. Unlike strawberries, blackberries are usually pretty tough, I dump mine into the bucket. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
4. Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down.

General Picking Tips

Whether you pick Blackberries from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1. Pick only the berries that are fully black. Reach in between the stems to grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the plant and you will find loads of berries that other people missed!
2. Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. Blackberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week, depending upon the initial quality of the berry. After a few days in storage, however, the fruit loses its bright color and fresh flavor and tends to shrivel.

When you get home

1. DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them.  Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
2. Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
3. Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash  off the others, drain them and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away) Blackberries are less perishable than blueberries or strawberries, but refrigerate them as soon as possible after picking. Temperatures between 34 F and 38 F are best, but, be careful not to freeze the blackberries (while they are in the fridge)!
4. Even under ideal conditions blackberries will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase

Blackberry Recipes, Freezing and Jam directions

1. How to make Blackberry jam - It is VERY easy - especially with our free Blackberry jam directions - very easy!
2. How to make Blackberry jelly
3. How to freeze berries
4. Blackberry syrup, make and can it! 
5. Seedless blackberry pie!
6. Blackberry Festivals: Where, When and More to Find an Blackberry Festival Near You this year:

Blackberry Facts and Tips

• Black Raspberries, also known as "black caps" are a very healthy food; packed with anthocyanins!
• The USDA says 1 cup of blackberries has about 62 calories.
• 1 cup of blackberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
• Select plump, firm, fully blackberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.
• Ohio State University's Article Regarding Their Prevention of Cancer
• Oregon Berry Black Raspberry Brochure
• Blackberry tea was said to be a cure for dysentery during the Civil War. During outbreaks of dysentery, temporary truces were declared to allow both Union and Confederate soldiers to "go blackberrying" to forage for blackberries to ward off the disease.
• Blackberries were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks, who believed them to be a cure for diseases of the mouth and throat, as well as a preventative against many ailments, including gout.
• The blackberry leaf was also used as an early hair dye, having been recommended by Culpeper, the English herbalist, to be boiled in a lye solution in order to "maketh the hair black".
• Guide to blackberry varieties
• Researchers have known for quite some time that berries contain antioxidants which help to fight cancer causing free radicals.  A study at the University of Ohio has found that blackberries are the most potent cancer fighting berries of them all, by nearly 40 percent!
• U-pick Blackberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart equals 1 and 1/2 pounds of fresh berries.
• Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as Blackberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the refrigerator.
• You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much air as possible.  Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of this! The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.
• Want to go to a blackberry festival? See this page for a list!

 

 

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

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers