El Dorado County, California U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in El Dorado County, California? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in El Dorado County, California, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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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 December 2024, and other timely information:

Notes for December 2024: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or along the Gulf coast where citrus are starting, and believe it or not, the blueberry and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar . This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage  and other greens are thriving.  And this is a good time to get a canner and  learn how to preserve foods for the winter, like canning some applesauce, apple butter or jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? 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. A fun winter activity is to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!

Valentine's Day - February 14 - See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or children in your life!

Easter will be April 4, 2021 - if you want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!

 

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!

El Dorado County, California U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

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El Dorado County

• 24 Carrot Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm
  2731 Jacquier Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 510-828-6538. Email: 24carrotfarms@gmail.com. Open: Daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Formerly called Willow Pond Farm. (UPDATED: October 10, 2021 JBS) (ADDED: September 21, 2015)
• American River Cherry Company - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cherries, figs, lavender, olallieberries, other berries, persimmons, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), Saskatoons, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food, weddings and wedding parties, group reservations
  2240 Dias Drive, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-626-3881. Email: info@americanrivercherryco.com. Open: Cherries and Berries May 25 through late June, Figs July 27 through August 31 Persimmons November 10 through December 10, call before you go for figs and persimmons. Directions: Go to Placerville on highway 50. Turn North on highway 49. Follow highway 49 for 3 miles. Turn right at the sign at Tyrell to Dias. Follow the signs up the hill to the ranch site on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Loganberries May 31 Olallieberries May 31 Cuthbert Raspberries May 31 Blueberries (3 varieties) June 1 Chilliwack Raspberries June 5 Siskiyou Blackberries July 8 Boysenberries July 6 Arapaho and Apache Blackberries July 10. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard. The ranch contains a large natural Koi pond with several hundred eager Koi for feeding with the provided Koi food. A nearby one acre lawn with shade is available on which to spread your picnic. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 06, 2018, JBS)
• Apple Hill, High Hill Ranch - apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, train rides (train on a track), pony rides, farm animals, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  2901 High Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: (530) 644-1973. Email: applehill@highhillranch.com. Open: Apple Hill Season August 18th to December 24th 7 Days a Week Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm; Saturday to Sunday 7am to 6pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Take the Carson Road Exit off HWY50 Turn Left on Carson Road We are Located 1/2 mile up the Road on the Right. Turn Right on High Hill Road. August 18th through December 24th. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Visit Apple Hill Farm High Hill Ranch for Apple Pies, Apple Donuts, Crafts, & Kid's Activities. (UPDATED: July 01, 2019, JBS) (ADDED: July 05, 2018)
• Argyres Orchard - apples, grapes
  4220 North Canyon, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-3862. Email: argyres@mindspring.com. Open: October 1 - October 16;Saturday and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm; Weekends only FOR YOU-PICK GRAPES ONLY; Open when fruit is ripe, closed when gone! Call for ripening dates. Directions: Highway 50 east past Placerville. Camino exit to Carson Road, continue east, left on Barkley to Larsen, left on Larsen to North Canyon, left on North Canyon. 1.4 mile on left look for Apple Hill sign; Click for MapQuest Direction. Apples usually start in mid September. Pick your own apples Concord Grapes. Apples sold in half-bushel (20 pound) boxes. Grapes sold in either 2 or 5 pound pails. All weights approximate - no scale - fill boxes as much as you want. Beautiful mature trees - some over 70 years old. Taste all you want while picking.(UPDATED: July 01, 2019, JBS)
• Berry Heaven, USA - Uses natural growing practices, apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, herbs or spices, lemons, peaches, persimmons, plums, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, porta-potties are available, farm animals, school tours
  5170 Marshall Road, Garden Valley, CA 95633. Phone: 530-457-7181. Email: moonchldt@aol.com. Open: Monday thru Saturday 9am to 6 pm Sunday 1pm to 6pm, June (call or see their website for opening date) to October 31. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 01, 2018)
• Bolster's Hilltop Ranch - permanently closed
  2000 Larsen Drive, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-2230. Open: UPDATE for 2021, A visitor tells me they are permanently closed.
• Celtic Gardens - Apples, Blackberries, Grapes, Pears
  4221 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-647-0690. Fax: 530-677-6275. Email: stephenvb@D-web.com.
• Denver Dan's - Apples
  4354 Bumblebee Lane, Camino, CA. Phone: 530-644-2893. Email: dale.patmartin@yahoo.com. Open: September - December , from 9 am to dark. Apples: 40 varieties including Golden Delicious, Arkansas Black , Spitzenburg, heritage varieties. We make our own jams and jellies and vinegar (20 different kinds). We do vinegar tastings. Pick your own Apples. Friendly atmosphere. Picnic area open year round. Come pick your own apples!!! Denver Dan's has dozens of apple varieties. We provide the buckets. Note: The crop of apples varies from year to year, so come early in the season (starting Friday of Labor Day weekend) for best pickn'.
• El Dorado County Farm Trails - variety
  PO Box 542, Camino, CA. This is an organization of a large number of member farms - many are listed elsewhere, but this web site provides a look at many that are physically close to each other. Their members grow a wide variety of fruits, including cherries, berries, peaches, apples, pears, and oranges as well as wine grapes, flowers, Christmas trees and other agricultural products. Note that they don't state which of the farms are pick your own or not, so you would need to call each to ask. Member sites: Apple Hill farms, EL DORADO County CHRISTMAS TREE GROWERS, ASSOCIATION , Georgetown Divide , Gold Hill , Pleasant Valley , South County
• Goodness Orchard - apples, peaches, pears, strawberries, blackberries, tart cherries,
  4341 Pony Express Trail, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: (530) 644-6448. Open: June 4 to November 25 (Reservations are required), on Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm, Sunday from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. You-pick heirloom apples. They also have 15 different varieties of vegetables including sweet corn, tomatoes, sweet peppers, chilies and winter squash in their seasons. Daily June - Nov 25, 10-4. Advance reservation required.
• Goyette's North Canyon Ranch - U-pick apples, pumpkins
  3825 N Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: (530) 622-9299. Email: lbgoyette@earthlink.net. Open: Weekends, mid September to end of Oct, 10 AM to 5 PM. Directions: #21 on Apple Hill map - off Hwy 50 at Camino. 6 varieties of apples. Pumpkins, Indian corn and gourds. Also picnic and play areas, pumpkin patch. (UPDATED: April 28, 2015, JBS)
  
• Hangtown Kid Apple Orchard - apples, pears, cherries, chestnuts, persimmons, pumpkins, honey from hives on the farm, Christmas trees
  2598 Mace Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-647-1810. Email: jpalmer42@att.net. Open: Call before you go. Hangtown Kid Apple Ranch Facebook page.
  Comments from a visitor on June 23, 2009: "great people, great fun, delicious fruit . Nice older couple, work their own small farm of 10 acres. a bit out of the more crowded areas associated with Apple Hill off Mace Rd. "
• Harris Family Farm - apples, blackberries, blueberries, marionberries, pears, pumpkins, rhubarb, Fresh eggs, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  2640 Blair Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726. Phone: (530) 644-2194. Email: harristreefarm@hotmail.com. Open: Thursday to Sunday, from 9 am to 4:30 pm, June 1 to December 24. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Driving directions: Travel on Highway 50 to Pollock Pines. Turn off at the Pollock Pines exit #57, turn left under the freeway. Turn right on Pony Express Trail, about one mile turn left on Blair Road. Travel one mile on Blair Road, the entrance is on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Pies & Turnovers , Jam & Preserves. You pick blackberries beginning in July. Camp on our farm in the forest or Christmas trees. (ADDED: April 05, 2017)
• Honey Bear Ranch - pumpkin patch, kid's corn maze, Christmas trees, blackberries,
  2826 Barkley Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-3934 or Toll Free: 1-866-644-3934. For a map, click here. Pick your perfect pumpkin from our giant pumpkin patch. Meander through our kid's corn maze, wander through our Christmas tree farm or just linger in the shade of our Cherry or Plum trees on the lawn. Watch while our BBQ Chef roasts a whole pig on a spit over apple wood chips pruned from our apple orchard. Enjoy the water wheel at our Koi pond while the kids feed the Koi. Stroll under the weeping willows which drape the pond while you wait for your turn to tour the orchard on our horse drawn cart.
• Larsen Apple Barn - May NOT be pick your own; apples, peaches, pears, nectarines
  2461 Larsen Drive, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-2293. Email: info@larsenapplebarn.com. Also a bake shop and picnic area. Note: I haven't had an update from them since 2008 so call before you go; their website does not indicate that they allow pick-your-own any more, just already harvested. I've emailed them again (May 2018) to get an update) Other websites are simply copying information from here, so don't count on them!
• Michael's Vineyard - grapes,
  7449 Fairplay Road, Fair Play, CA 95684. Phone: (775) 691-1223. Fax: (530) 620-7939. Email: michael.greenstein@gmail.com. Directions: From Placerville, CA - Hwy 49 south to Pleasant Valley Road, go east (left) 10 miles to Bucks Bar (right only). 10 miles to Mt. Aukum (E16) make right 3 miles to next left Fair Play Road 3 miles on left side, next driveway past Granite Springs Winery. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: everyday - Monday to Friday, 8 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 7 am to 6 pm These old vine Zinfandel grapes make great jellies and syrups. Need picked NOW! you pick-em! Payment: Cash, Check. Note: I haven't had an update from them since 2008 so call before you go. Other websites are simply copying information from here, so don't count on them!
• O'Halloran's Apple Trail Ranch - Apples, Pears, U-Pick, Pumpkin Patch, Cut & Choose Christmas Trees
  2261 Cable Road, Camino, CA. Phone: 530-644-3389. Open: It looks like only the pumpkins are U-pick, September - December. We offer a variety of activities for the whole family that last from early September through the holidays. We hope you will stop in for a visit and taste our crisp, juicy apples and tree-ripened pears. We also have acres of pumpkin patch - you can cut your pumpkin right off the vine! And, If you're looking for the perfect Christmas Tree we have five varieties of quality trees to choose from. While you're here take a hike through our nature trail and have a picnic in the orchard. We look forward to seeing you! We have the perfect apple for you! We grow 14 varieties so whether you're looking for something sweet, tart, crispy, juicy or tannic we have you covered. We sell our apples by volume and all varieties are the same price. Apples, Pears, U-Pick, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Cider, Indian Corn, Picnic Area, Handmade Crafts, Nature Trail ,Cut & Choose Christmas Trees.
• Once in a Blue Moon Berries - Certified organic, blueberries,
  1820 Arroyo Vista Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Phone: (916) 600-8962. Open: typically starting in July, see their Facebook page. U pick Blueberry Farm, Family friendly ; ) We supply the buckets and teach you how to pick ! You pick your own -Fresh- Organically grown blueberries !! Payment: Cash, only. 2022 was the first annual Blueberry Festival, it was held on July 4 and July 5 from 8 am to 1 pm, enjoy and admire great blueberry products by 15+ vendors. Presumably, they will hold it again.
• Pine'O'Mine - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area
  2620 Carson Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-344-0288. Email: pineomine@comcast.net. Open: See our facebook page for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Pine'O'Mine is a former Christmas tree farm that is now planted with Blueberries, Raspberries, Apples, and Pumpkins. We wanted to have something for families, so we made our ranch u-pick. Now we have families coming year after year. NOTE: Their website is gone; but their unofficial facebook page shows recent activity. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me. (UPDATED: May 06, 2018, JBS)
• Rainbow Camino Ridge - blueberries, apples
  3010 Snows Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: (530) 644-1594. Email: rainboworch@gmail.com. Open: You Pick blueberries on Saturdays and Sundays mid June through mid July and Rainbow Orchards Barn is open for Labor Day weekend and open daily from September 6 through Thanksgiving weekend. November 30, December 1, December 7, December 8. Starting on Labor Day Weekend, Rainbow Orchards Barn fills up with just-picked fruit. Peaches - limited availability in September. Available beginning in early September - Gala, Red Delicious & Golden Delicious, Granny Smith Apples. Followed by - Fuji, Pink Lady, Braeburn, Rome, Winesap and Arkansas Black Apples On-site Cider Mill presses fresh, unfiltered, all natural, delicious cider blended from the perfect combination of apples. Rainbow Orchards now also offers HARD CIDER brewed from the fresh pressed cider made in the on-site cider mill. Premium Rainbow Wines Available: Cabernet Syrah, Merlot, Syrah, Hard Cider. Call or check Rainbow Orchards facebook, or email for dates & availability of berries. They offer both You Pick or We Pick berries. Varieties include Duke, Chandler, Legacy, Liberty, Blue Crop, Ozark Blue, Elliot, Titan, Toro. Rainbow Camino Ridge berries are also available at Farmers Markets in the Bay Area. Check rainboworchards,net for locations. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. (ADDED: July 01, 2019, JBS)
• Ralph's Apple Ranch - apples
  2209 Larsen Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-4038. Does not appear to be U-pick for peaches, pears, nectarines or plums. Note: They sometimes close early in the season. Does anyone have current information, are they still open? If so, please write me!
• Rome Valley Vineyards - 2024 permanently closed 
  5869 Traverse Creek Road, Garden Valley, CA 95633. Open: UPDATE for 2024, A visitor tells me the farm was sold and they are permanently closed. "The farm was sold, no longer open to the public. I think I got the correct information just in case Rome Valley Vineyards in Garden Valley was sold to a private owner and is no longer open to the public". . (ADDED: May 19, 2017, JBS)
• Smokey Ridge Farmstead & Winery - chestnuts,
  2160 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: (530) 626-5078. Email: connect@smokeyridgeranch.com. Open: see their Facebook page. Winery and Farmstand - wine tasting (year round), farmstand (fall) featuring apples, chestnuts, figs, pears, preserves and condiments, gourds and pumpkins
• Sun Mountain Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, blueberries, pumpkins, U-pick and already picked, picnic area
  3000 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-621-3740. Alternate Phone: 530-919-7879. Email: Fruit@SunMountainFarm.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am to 4 pm; Monday to Friday by appointment. Directions: #28 on the Apple Hill Map. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries: June; Apples: September, October, Early November; Pumpkins: October. We offer the finest seasonal "You Pick" apples, blueberries and pumpkins. Wine grapes may be available to home winemakers by arrangement. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check. Fish Friendly Farming Environmental Certification.

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