Best Berry Picking Around DC (Reviews + Tips)

Butler's Orchard is a popular u-pick farm destination for families in the D.C. area year-round. But in the summertime, it's all about berries...strawberries, black raspberries, blueberries, and red raspberries! Check out their site for other crop options at different points in the year.

Strawberry, raspberry, blackberry & blueberry picking

Homestead Farm, located on Sugarland Road, provides a year-round working farm experience. They offer pick-your-own pumpkins, apples, peaches, blueberries, blackberries, and tart cherries.

christadiserio said:  The drive to the Homestead Farm is just as beautiful as the farm itself! It's scenic and a great escape from the buzzing city. Homestead is also considered to be one of the quainter u-pick farms, as it's usually not crowded, which is great for a quiet and fun family berry-picking adventure. You'll all enjoy picking tart cherries, blueberries, blackberries and peaches!

Cherry, blueberry, blackberry & peach picking

Swann Farms is a family farm with 20 acres of pure pick-your-own joy! Berries in summer, sunflowers in autumn, pumpkins in fall. Their farm stand is brimming with fresh, farm-grown goodness. They have been serving the community with produce since the 1950s.

Strawberry, blueberry & blackberry picking

Larriland Farm is open during the growing season. Their season begins with the ripening of the strawberry crop, in late May, and ends with the apple harvest, in early November. 

Strawberry, cherry, raspberry, blueberry & peach picking

Imagine the best, juiciest, and most red strawberries you've ever seen - that's exactly what you'll find at Wegmeyer Farms. This farm boasts a historic homestead setting with breathtaking views of the surrounding farmland. If you're looking for somewhere to go and pick strawberries this summer, then this farm is a must-visit! As those on Wegmeyer Farms say, these strawberries are as fresh as they get! You can visit again in the fall for pumpkins!

Strawberry & pumpkin picking

Baughter's is a family-owned, pick-your-own orchard, fresh produce farm market, and farm petting zoo.

Strawberry, cherry, blackberry, currant, peach, plum & nectarine picking

Messick’s Farm Market is a family-owned and operated farm market and agritourism venue that offers freshly picked and locally grown produce, as well as delicious, farm-prepared, made-to-order meals. They have u-pick strawberries, blueberries, flowers, and pumpkins.

Strawberry, blueberry & pumpkin picking

Right outside the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains is Great Country Farms, a 400-acre working farm that offers an amazing u-pick experience. First, containers are provided for all customers, and then they are taken on a wagon to and from the fields. Once they get to the fields, they'll get to pick from a variety of seasonal crops, such as strawberries, cherries, peaches, blackberries, potatoes, apples, and pumpkins.

Strawberry, cherry & blackberry picking

Catoctin Mountain Orchard offers black raspberries, dark sweet cherries, sour cherries, blueberries, and apples in season. 

Raspberry, cherry, blueberry & apple picking

Hollin Farms is a four-generation farm that's a short drive outside the Beltway. Plan your visit to Hollin Farm with their seasonal picking guide. They offer u-pick strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears, and apples.

Strawberry, raspberry, blackberry & blueberry picking

Mackintosh Fruit Farm is a family-owned and operated farm nestled in the beautiful Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Experience the joy of picking your own produce, learn about where your food comes from, and create lasting memories with your family.

Head out to this family farm for a day of u-pick fun featuring the freshest and tastiest Maryland u-pick strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and peaches! Don't miss out on the long rows of beautiful summer flowers or the stunning acres of sunflowers available for cutting and impressive photos. Please remember to check the season's availability for each crop before heading to the farm!

Strawberry, blueberry, blackberry & peach picking

Milburn Orchards is a charming multi‑generational family farm (est. 1902), currently run by fourth and fifth generation Milburns. Milburn Orchards offers u-pick fields, farm tours, and events. They offer u-pick cherries, berries, peaches, and apples.

Blackberry, blueberry & raspberry picking