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

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

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for raspberries that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have raspberries 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.

Columbia County

• Crawford Berries 'n Cream - strawberries, marionberries, Tulameen raspberries and blueberries
  68660 Whitney Rd, Rainier, OR 97048. Phone: (503) 556-1247. Email: crawfordberriesncream@live.com. Directions: ​​There are signs posted along the way, Highway 30 to Goble, OR \(6 miles east of Rainier or 12 miles west of St. Helens\); Turn onto Nicolai Rd., go 6 miles; Turn right onto Clark Rd., gravel road, go 14 mile. Take right onto Whitney Rd., follow to the end, approx. 1 14 mile. Please follow the directions below as GPS will take you all over the countryside. Since 1991 they have grown to 8 acres of Shuksan strawberries, their trademark. In addition, they have also added marionberries, Tulameen raspberries and blueberries to the . Click here for a map and directions.
  Crawford Berries 'n Cream Facebook page. . . Typically daily 1 pm to 7 pm, but please check back on Facebook, website, or by calling the farm ​ for availability. U-PICK and preordered picked strawberries. ​​There are signs posted along the way, Highway 30 to Goble, OR (6 miles east of Rainier or 12 miles west of St. Helens); Turn onto Nicolai Rd., go 6 miles; Turn right onto Clark Rd., gravel road, go 1/4 mile. Take right onto Whitney Rd., follow to the end, approx. 1 1/4 mile. Please follow the directions below as GPS will take you all over the countryside. Since 1991 they have grown to 8 acres of Shuksan strawberries, their trademark. In addition, they have also added marionberries, Tulameen raspberries and blueberries to the crops they grow.​ Thorneberry Farm - ORGANIC, blueberries 27697 W. Dike Road, Rainier, OR 97048. Phone: 503-753-1192. Certified Organic.

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 Road. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Note: The flowers to pick are sunflowers. (UPDATED: July 19, 2020) Blueberry Hill, Roshak's Berry Shak - blueberries, Marionberries and Raspberries.11300 SW River Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97007. Phone: 503-590-3201. Sunday (from early July), Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6am - 1pm. From Blueberry Hill Farm, take Scholls Ferry 3 miles west to River Road, continue for 2 miles to silver barn on right, entry near large sign, plenty of parking. Payment: We accept cash and checks only. Price $1.25 per pound U-Pick all berries. More blueberries to pick, younger plants, same great flavor and taste. Blueberries (Earliblue, Blue Crop and Duke), Marionberries and Raspberries. Also called Roshak's Berry Shak.
• Heikes Farms - blueberries, boysenberries, raspberries (red), strawberries, restooms
  9400 Sw Heikes Drive, Hillboro, OR 97123. Phone: 503-628-7226. Email: info@helvetialavenderfarm.com. Open: Monday thru Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00; We are closed on Sunday; We are open as the berries ripen which is typically mid to late May through July. Directions: From Hillsboro, go south onto highway 219 for about 6 miles, turn left onto Farmington road, go 1.3 miles and turn right on Heikes Drive. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Heikes Farms Facebook page. . We have restroom facilities onsite. P. Click here for our Facebook page . In their seasons, we have Boysenberries, Blueberries, strawberries and Raspberries available already picked in our Fresh Market and available for UPick. The fields are beautiful and well groomed. There are bathroom facilities available. Bring your own containers, or you can purchase some from us. All berries are priced $1.75/lb to UPick. Call the Fresh Market to confirm availability.
  Comments from a visitor on June 22, 2010: "I went there today (June 22, 2010)and the strawberries were great. There are two varieties, one being Hoods. They are $1.25 lb/PYO. The owner said they sometimes spray to prevent rot but she was not sure if her husband had sprayed this year. She said they DO spray their blueberries. The farm is so neat & the people are right there near the fields. "
  Comments from a visitor on June 03, 2009: "They are very nice and they have a fresh market to if you don't want to pick your own. They don't use pesticides and they have outdoor and indoor restrooms but what I was impressed with was how organized their u pick was. I will be returning to them a lot and their hoods are only $1.00 a pound and everyone else is around $1.25 to $2.00 a pound. They also had free containers for us to use and bigger ones that only cost 50 cents and $1 for the full flat size. They said they will have 20 acres of blueberries for u pick in early July. I am so excited. " Hein's Blueberries - blueberries41596 SW Vandehey Road, Gaston, OR 97119. Phone: 503-985-7648 Helvetia Lavender Farm - herbs or spices, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area12814 NW Bishop Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Phone: 503-647-5957. Fax: 503-214-5490. . From downtown Portland: Take Highway 26 West to Helvetia Road (Exit 61). Turn right on to Helvetia Road Go North 4 miles to Bishop Rd (1 mile past the Helvetia Tavern). Turn right on Bishop Road Take the 2nd driveway to the right and follow the signs for parking. Crops are usually available in July. Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 6 pm. Open the second weekend of July each year as part of the Portland Lavender Festival. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Situated in the hills above the Willamette Valley, the Helvetia Lavender Farm fields nestle in among the beautiful Nobles of the family Christmas Tree Farm. A new cutting field of lavender includes Groso, Royal Velvet, Provence and Alba, a white variety of English Lavender.
• 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. "
• Hooting Owl Farm - beans, beets, carrots, onions, pears, pumpkins, raspberries (Spring, red), summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked
  3536 Sw Anderson Road, Forest Grove, OR 97116. Phone: 503-887-0586. Email: farmerdale@hootingowlfarm.com. Open: permanently closed. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Hooting Owl Farm . Thursday to Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm, from July 15 to October 15. Jaquith Strawberry Farm - UPDATE: August 24, 2019: The owner tells me they are now Newberg, OR 97132. Jim Dandy Farm Market - U-pick beans, cukes, tomatoes & flowers45770 NW Sunset Highway, Banks, OR 97106. Phone: 503-324-3954. 9 am to dusk. Hwy 26 at Manning. Also pre-picked Strawberries, corn, tomatoes, honey, brown eggs, jams & jelly, peaches, pears, etc. by pound or box. Collectible corner. .Usually available: June-early Nov.
• 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 crops. We 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. Mountainside Lavender Farm - Lavender7805 SW Hillsboro Hwy, Hillsboro, OR 97123. Phone: 503-936-6744. carlson.family@verizon.net. 7 days/week 10-6. Fresh lavender, 13 varieties. U-pick & ready-picked. Dried bouquets, loose buds, plants, and essential oil distilled at our farm. Many other farm-made lavender products for sale. Second annual Lavender Festival to be held July 9-10. Usually available: June 1 - July 31.

 

Raspberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Raspberries can produce an early summer crop or  a late summer and Fall crop. In the U.S. Spring / Summer raspberries (called florocanes) typically peak during June in the South, and in July in the North. The primocane varieties, which produce raspberries on shoots that come up each Spring are typically read from August until frost.

In addition to the variety a farm plants, the berries are ready at various times depending the local climate, such as which part of the state you are located. See this page for a list of raspberry festivals around the U.S.

And for those of you from the upper midwest through the west and up to Canada, if you are interested in Thimbleberries, see this page.

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 raspberries, 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 raspberries 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 raspberries

1. Raspberry bushes don't have thorns, but they are a pick prickly, so if you want to hold the stem while picking, a pair of lightweight gloves is helpful.

   Raspberries Nutritional Data
   (fresh)

   Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
   Energy	220 kJ (53 kcal)
   Carbohydrates	11.94 g
   Sugars	4.42 g
   Dietary fiber	6.5 g
   Fat	0.65 g
   Protein	1.2 g
   Vitamins
   Thiamine	(3%) 0.032 mg
   Riboflavin2	(3%) 0.038 mg
   Niacin3	(4%) 0.598 mg
   Pantothenic acid5	(7%) 0.329 mg
   Vitamin B6	(4%) 0.055 mg
   Folate9	(5%) 21 μg
   Choline	(3%) 12.3 mg
   Vitamin C	(32%) 26.2 mg
   Vitamin E	(6%) 0.87 mg
   Vitamin K	(7%) 7.8 μg
   Minerals
   Calcium	(3%) 25 mg
   Iron	(5%) 0.69 mg
   Magnesium	(6%) 22 mg
   Manganese	(32%) 0.67 mg
   Phosphorus	(4%) 29 mg
   Potassium	(3%) 151 mg
   Zinc	(4%) 0.42 mg
   Other constituents
   Water	85.8 g
   Units μg = micrograms � mg = milligrams IU = International units
   Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source:

   
   
2. A ripe raspberry is deep color with a plump, soft but firm feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug. The center will remain on the plant. Keep in mind, raspberries come in many colors: red, yellow, black, purple, so you want to pick the darker shade of whichever it is.
3. Pick only the berries that are fully ripe. 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!
4. I find it helps to hold the stem with one hand, while picking with the other.
5. Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
6. Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down. Ideally, the collection containers should be wide so the pberries aren't more than a few deep.
7. Pick berries into a shallow container. If they get piled too deep they will crush each other.
8. 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.

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. DO refrigerate! Right after picking, place raspberries in the fridge. If your fridge tends to dry out produce, lightly cover the container.
3. Raspberries don't store for very long, usually just a few days. The reason the ones from the grocery store last longer is they are covered with fungicides!
4. Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
5. 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) raspberries 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 raspberries (while they are in the fridge)!
6. Even under ideal conditions raspberries will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase
7. See this page for illustrated freezing instructions.

Raspberry Recipes

1. Now, get ready to make raspberry jam - It is VERY easy - especially with our free
   raspberry jam directions - very easy! or for a jam with a little kick, try raspberry chipotle jam
2. And if you want to freeze them to use later, see my How to freeze berries page.
3. You can also make your own raspberry vinaigrette,
4. See this page for an easy recipe to make raspberry chipotle sauce

 

Raspberry Facts

• Raspberries are a very healthy food; packed with anthocyanins!
• Raspberries contain more vitamin C than oranges, are super high in fibre, lhave a good amount of folic acid, are high in potassium, vitamin A and calcium.
• The USDA says 1 cup of raspberries has about 62 calories.
• 11 cup of raspberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
• An average raspberry has 100 to 120 seeds.
• Select plump, firm, fully raspberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.
• Raspberries belong to a large group of fruits known as brambles, such as blackberries, in the plant genus Rubus.
• Raspberries come in red, yellow, orange, purple and black colors.
• Yellow raspberries are red raspberries that don't make red pigment.)
• In most areas, raspberries begin to bloom in late May or early June.
• Bumblebees, honeybees, and other wild bees love to visit brambles.
• 60-70 pints of fruits can be harvested from 100 feet row.
  Raspberries can be harvested from early summer through fall, usually right up until a freeze
• The United States is the world's third-largest producer of raspberries (FAOSTAT, 2013).
• Production occurs across much of the country, although most of it is concentrated in California, Oregon and Washington. California leads the nation in both black and red raspberry production (NASS, 2015).
• According to the most recent Census of Agriculture, the United States has 8,052 raspberry farms totaling 23,104 acres (Census of Ag, USDA, 2012).
• U-pick raspberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart equals 1 and 1/4 pounds of fresh berries.
• Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as raspberries 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 raspberry 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