Oregon has the only two-sided state flag in the US 🦫Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the US at 1,943 feet deep 🏔Oregon beaches are 100% publicly owned by law — no private beach access 🌊Oregon has no statewide sales tax 💰The world's largest living organism is in Oregon — a honey fungus spanning 2.4 miles in Malheur National Forest 🍄Portland has the world's smallest park: Mill Ends Park, just 2 feet in diameter 🌳Oregon grows 99% of the US hazelnut crop 🌰Portland's Powell's Books is one of the world's largest independent bookstores 📚Nike was founded in Oregon in 1964 by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman 👟Multnomah Falls drops 620 feet — one of the tallest year-round waterfalls in the US 💧Oregon was the first state to vote entirely by mail 📬Oregon City (1844) was the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains 🏙Oregon has 40+ covered bridges — more than any other western state 🌉The Oregon Dunes are the largest coastal sand dune system in North America 🏜Smith Rock State Park is considered the birthplace of American sport climbing 🧗Oregon's state nut is the hazelnut 🌰Oregon is the #1 US producer of Christmas trees 🎄Crater Lake gets an average of 533 inches of snow per year ❄Silver Falls State Park's Trail of Ten Falls passes 10 waterfalls in just 7.2 miles 🏞Oregon's Sea Lion Caves near Florence is the only mainland year-round wild sea lion habitat in the US 🦭The Columbia River Gorge has 77 named waterfalls 💦Oregon has 300+ craft breweries — among the most per capita in the US 🍺Astoria (1811) is the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains ⚓Mt. Hood is climbed by 10,000+ people every year 🏔The Willamette Valley produces world-class Pinot Noir wine 🍷Tillamook County Creamery makes 167,000 pounds of cheese per day 🧀Oregon's state bird is the Western Meadowlark 🐦Portland was named by a coin flip between settlers from Portland ME and Boston MA 🪙Oregon's Painted Hills have layers of red, tan and black from 35 million years of volcanic history 🎨The Pacific Crest Trail runs 430 miles through Oregon 🥾Oregon's state mushroom is the Pacific Golden Chanterelle 🍄The Wallowa Mountains in NE Oregon are nicknamed 'Oregon's Alps' 🏔Oregon's state tree is the Douglas Fir — the most common lumber tree in North America 🌲Mt. Hood is Oregon's highest peak at 11,249 feet 🗻The Oregon Trail carried 400,000+ settlers from Missouri to Oregon in the 1840s–60s 🐂Oregon's Crater Lake is so clear you can see 100+ feet into the water 🔵The Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood was hand-built by craftsmen in 1937 as a WPA project 🏛Oregon's Columbia River Gorge is a National Scenic Area 80 miles long 🌄The Rogue River runs entirely within Oregon for 215 miles 🚣Oregon's state fish is the Chinook Salmon 🐟Portland's International Rose Test Garden has over 10,000 rose bushes 🌹Oregon's bottle bill (1971) was the first container deposit law in the US ♻Oregon's Astoria Column has a 164-step spiral staircase with panoramic views 🌀Crater Lake was formed 7,700 years ago when Mt. Mazama collapsed 🌋Oregon has 14 national forests covering millions of acres 🌲The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland runs February through October 🎭Oregon has more than 100 state parks 🏕Bonneville Dam (1938) on the Columbia River was one of the first great New Deal hydropower projects ⚡Oregon's Pendleton Round-Up (est. 1910) is one of the top 5 rodeos in the US 🤠Oregon's state flower is the Oregon Grape 🌿Portland's Hawthorne Bridge (1910) is the oldest operating vertical-lift bridge in the US 🌉Intel employs over 20,000 people in Hillsboro, Oregon 💻The John Day Fossil Beds contain 50+ million years of continuous fossils 🦴Oregon's Malheur National Wildlife Refuge hosts over 320 bird species 🦅Oregon's Harney County is bigger than Maryland and Delaware combined 🗺The Willamette Meteorite (1902) is the largest meteorite ever found in the US ☄Oregon's state motto: 'She Flies with Her Own Wings' 🦅Eugene's Prefontaine Memorial Trail honors Steve Prefontaine, who held 7 American track records 🏃Oregon's McKenzie River near Eugene is rated one of the top trout streams in the West 🎣Oregon Caves in Josephine County are still being formed by moving water today 🕳The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport has a massive open-ocean exhibit 🦈Oregon's state insect is the Oregon Swallowtail butterfly 🦋Portland's MAX light rail (opened 1986) is one of the longest light rail systems in the US 🚇Oregon's Forest Park in Portland is one of the largest urban forests in the US, at over 5,000 acres 🌳The Columbia River produces more hydropower than any other river in North America ⚡Oregon's Pacific Flyway is a major migratory route for birds from Alaska to Baja California 🦆Portland's Lan Su Chinese Garden is the largest authentic Suzhou-style garden outside China 🏯Oregon's state rock is the thunder egg — a type of geode found in volcanic ash beds ⚡🥚Oregon has more than 600 lakes over 10 acres in size 🏞Silver Falls is Oregon's largest state park at 9,000+ acres 🌲Oregon's Sea Lion Caves are accessible by elevator carved into the cliff ⬇The original Oregon Territory (1848) included modern Oregon, Washington, Idaho and parts of Montana 🗺Oregon's Willamette Valley is the #1 US producer of grass seed 🌾Oregonians consume more coffee per capita than almost any other US state ☕Portland has over 500 food carts — one of the most vibrant food cart cultures in the country 🌮Oregon's Crater Lake has a small island called Wizard Island formed by a cinder cone 🌋The Umpqua River is considered one of the oldest river systems in the Cascade Range 🏔Oregon's Newberry Volcanic National Monument contains one of North America's largest calderas 🌋Oregon's state fossil is Metasequoia (dawn redwood) 🌲The Alvord Desert in southeast Oregon is one of the driest places in the Pacific Northwest ☀Steens Mountain in SE Oregon rises 9,773 feet above the desert floor 🏔Portland's Saturday Market (est. 1974) is the largest continuously operating outdoor arts market in the US 🎨Oregon's Tillamook Air Museum houses one of the world's largest wooden structures 🛩The Pacific Ring of Fire runs through Oregon — several volcanoes are still considered active 🌋Oregon's Mt. Jefferson is the 2nd highest peak in the state at 10,495 feet 🗻Oregon has more designated Wild and Scenic Rivers than any other state 🚣Oregon is one of only 5 states with no general sales tax 💵The Astoria-Megler Bridge (1966) crossing the Columbia River is 4.1 miles long 🌉Oregon banned self-serve gas for 72 years — since 2023, drivers statewide may pump their own ⛽Oregon's Fort Clatsop near Astoria is where Lewis and Clark spent winter 1805–1806 ⛺Oregon's 1000 Friends (est. 1975) pioneered land-use planning to protect farmland from sprawl 🌾Oregon has 13 National Wildlife Refuges 🦅Portland's Union Station has been an active train station since 1896 🚂Oregon's Crater Lake National Park was established in 1902 — Oregon's only national park 🏞Oregon is one of the top US producers of peppermint oil 🌿The Fremont Bridge in Portland (1973) has the longest tied-arch span in the US at 1,255 feet 🌉Oregon's 'Open Beaches Act' (1967) ensures all Oregon beaches are publicly accessible 🏖Oregon's Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland was built by 65 craftspeople from Suzhou, China 🪷Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859 — Valentine's Day 💘The beaver is Oregon's state animal, which is why it's called the Beaver State 🦫Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach rises 235 feet from the sand 🪨Hells Canyon on the Oregon–Idaho border is North America's deepest river gorge 🏞Oregon has the only two-sided state flag in the US 🦫Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the US at 1,943 feet deep 🏔Oregon beaches are 100% publicly owned by law — no private beach access 🌊Oregon has no statewide sales tax 💰The world's largest living organism is in Oregon — a honey fungus spanning 2.4 miles in Malheur National Forest 🍄Portland has the world's smallest park: Mill Ends Park, just 2 feet in diameter 🌳Oregon grows 99% of the US hazelnut crop 🌰Portland's Powell's Books is one of the world's largest independent bookstores 📚Nike was founded in Oregon in 1964 by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman 👟Multnomah Falls drops 620 feet — one of the tallest year-round waterfalls in the US 💧Oregon was the first state to vote entirely by mail 📬Oregon City (1844) was the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains 🏙Oregon has 40+ covered bridges — more than any other western state 🌉The Oregon Dunes are the largest coastal sand dune system in North America 🏜Smith Rock State Park is considered the birthplace of American sport climbing 🧗Oregon's state nut is the hazelnut 🌰Oregon is the #1 US producer of Christmas trees 🎄Crater Lake gets an average of 533 inches of snow per year ❄Silver Falls State Park's Trail of Ten Falls passes 10 waterfalls in just 7.2 miles 🏞Oregon's Sea Lion Caves near Florence is the only mainland year-round wild sea lion habitat in the US 🦭The Columbia River Gorge has 77 named waterfalls 💦Oregon has 300+ craft breweries — among the most per capita in the US 🍺Astoria (1811) is the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains ⚓Mt. Hood is climbed by 10,000+ people every year 🏔The Willamette Valley produces world-class Pinot Noir wine 🍷Tillamook County Creamery makes 167,000 pounds of cheese per day 🧀Oregon's state bird is the Western Meadowlark 🐦Portland was named by a coin flip between settlers from Portland ME and Boston MA 🪙Oregon's Painted Hills have layers of red, tan and black from 35 million years of volcanic history 🎨The Pacific Crest Trail runs 430 miles through Oregon 🥾Oregon's state mushroom is the Pacific Golden Chanterelle 🍄The Wallowa Mountains in NE Oregon are nicknamed 'Oregon's Alps' 🏔Oregon's state tree is the Douglas Fir — the most common lumber tree in North America 🌲Mt. Hood is Oregon's highest peak at 11,249 feet 🗻The Oregon Trail carried 400,000+ settlers from Missouri to Oregon in the 1840s–60s 🐂Oregon's Crater Lake is so clear you can see 100+ feet into the water 🔵The Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood was hand-built by craftsmen in 1937 as a WPA project 🏛Oregon's Columbia River Gorge is a National Scenic Area 80 miles long 🌄The Rogue River runs entirely within Oregon for 215 miles 🚣Oregon's state fish is the Chinook Salmon 🐟Portland's International Rose Test Garden has over 10,000 rose bushes 🌹Oregon's bottle bill (1971) was the first container deposit law in the US ♻Oregon's Astoria Column has a 164-step spiral staircase with panoramic views 🌀Crater Lake was formed 7,700 years ago when Mt. Mazama collapsed 🌋Oregon has 14 national forests covering millions of acres 🌲The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland runs February through October 🎭Oregon has more than 100 state parks 🏕Bonneville Dam (1938) on the Columbia River was one of the first great New Deal hydropower projects ⚡Oregon's Pendleton Round-Up (est. 1910) is one of the top 5 rodeos in the US 🤠Oregon's state flower is the Oregon Grape 🌿Portland's Hawthorne Bridge (1910) is the oldest operating vertical-lift bridge in the US 🌉Intel employs over 20,000 people in Hillsboro, Oregon 💻The John Day Fossil Beds contain 50+ million years of continuous fossils 🦴Oregon's Malheur National Wildlife Refuge hosts over 320 bird species 🦅Oregon's Harney County is bigger than Maryland and Delaware combined 🗺The Willamette Meteorite (1902) is the largest meteorite ever found in the US ☄Oregon's state motto: 'She Flies with Her Own Wings' 🦅Eugene's Prefontaine Memorial Trail honors Steve Prefontaine, who held 7 American track records 🏃Oregon's McKenzie River near Eugene is rated one of the top trout streams in the West 🎣Oregon Caves in Josephine County are still being formed by moving water today 🕳The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport has a massive open-ocean exhibit 🦈Oregon's state insect is the Oregon Swallowtail butterfly 🦋Portland's MAX light rail (opened 1986) is one of the longest light rail systems in the US 🚇Oregon's Forest Park in Portland is one of the largest urban forests in the US, at over 5,000 acres 🌳The Columbia River produces more hydropower than any other river in North America ⚡Oregon's Pacific Flyway is a major migratory route for birds from Alaska to Baja California 🦆Portland's Lan Su Chinese Garden is the largest authentic Suzhou-style garden outside China 🏯Oregon's state rock is the thunder egg — a type of geode found in volcanic ash beds ⚡🥚Oregon has more than 600 lakes over 10 acres in size 🏞Silver Falls is Oregon's largest state park at 9,000+ acres 🌲Oregon's Sea Lion Caves are accessible by elevator carved into the cliff ⬇The original Oregon Territory (1848) included modern Oregon, Washington, Idaho and parts of Montana 🗺Oregon's Willamette Valley is the #1 US producer of grass seed 🌾Oregonians consume more coffee per capita than almost any other US state ☕Portland has over 500 food carts — one of the most vibrant food cart cultures in the country 🌮Oregon's Crater Lake has a small island called Wizard Island formed by a cinder cone 🌋The Umpqua River is considered one of the oldest river systems in the Cascade Range 🏔Oregon's Newberry Volcanic National Monument contains one of North America's largest calderas 🌋Oregon's state fossil is Metasequoia (dawn redwood) 🌲The Alvord Desert in southeast Oregon is one of the driest places in the Pacific Northwest ☀Steens Mountain in SE Oregon rises 9,773 feet above the desert floor 🏔Portland's Saturday Market (est. 1974) is the largest continuously operating outdoor arts market in the US 🎨Oregon's Tillamook Air Museum houses one of the world's largest wooden structures 🛩The Pacific Ring of Fire runs through Oregon — several volcanoes are still considered active 🌋Oregon's Mt. Jefferson is the 2nd highest peak in the state at 10,495 feet 🗻Oregon has more designated Wild and Scenic Rivers than any other state 🚣Oregon is one of only 5 states with no general sales tax 💵The Astoria-Megler Bridge (1966) crossing the Columbia River is 4.1 miles long 🌉Oregon banned self-serve gas for 72 years — since 2023, drivers statewide may pump their own ⛽Oregon's Fort Clatsop near Astoria is where Lewis and Clark spent winter 1805–1806 ⛺Oregon's 1000 Friends (est. 1975) pioneered land-use planning to protect farmland from sprawl 🌾Oregon has 13 National Wildlife Refuges 🦅Portland's Union Station has been an active train station since 1896 🚂Oregon's Crater Lake National Park was established in 1902 — Oregon's only national park 🏞Oregon is one of the top US producers of peppermint oil 🌿The Fremont Bridge in Portland (1973) has the longest tied-arch span in the US at 1,255 feet 🌉Oregon's 'Open Beaches Act' (1967) ensures all Oregon beaches are publicly accessible 🏖Oregon's Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland was built by 65 craftspeople from Suzhou, China 🪷Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859 — Valentine's Day 💘The beaver is Oregon's state animal, which is why it's called the Beaver State 🦫Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach rises 235 feet from the sand 🪨Hells Canyon on the Oregon–Idaho border is North America's deepest river gorge 🏞
⚠️ Oregon Travel Alerts — Road Closures & Wildfire Safety
🚧 Road Conditions
  • TripCheck.com — ODOT closures, cameras & chain rules
  • Dial 511 for road info by phone
🔥 Wildfire Safety
📢 Alerts & Updates

Visiting Oregon

Best Pumpkin Patches in Oregon: A Region-by-Region Guide

U-pick fields, corn mazes, hayrides and cider donuts. Find the best pumpkin patch near you, from Portland and Salem to Eugene, Bend, Grants Pass and Klamath Falls.

📅 ⏱ 12 min read
Pumpkin field ready for harvest in Winchester, Oregon, in the Umpqua Valley
Photo: Visitor7 / CC BY-SA 3.0

Every October, “pumpkin patch Oregon” becomes one of the most-searched fall phrases in the state, and it’s easy to see why. The Willamette Valley is one of the most productive farm regions in the West, and from Sauvie Island to the Rogue Valley, family farms turn their fields into weekend festivals with U-pick pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider donuts. This guide rounds up the best pumpkin patches in Oregon, region by region, so you can find a good one near you, whether you live in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend or Medford. Every farm listing includes its address (tap it for directions), phone number and website, so you can call ahead or check hours before you go.

When Is Pumpkin Patch Season in Oregon?

Most Oregon pumpkin patches open in mid- to late September and run through Halloween. A few stay open into the first days of November to sell off the last of the crop. Peak season is the first three weekends of October, which is also when fall colors light up the Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade foothills. That makes it a great time for a day trip.

Weekday visits and early weekend mornings are noticeably calmer. Many of the busiest farms near Portland now use timed-entry or online tickets on October weekends, so check a farm’s website before you load up the car. Plan for Oregon weather as well. After the first fall rains, fields get muddy fast, so rubber boots and a change of socks for the kids will save the day.

Best Pumpkin Patches Near Portland

The Portland metro area has the highest concentration of pumpkin patches in the state. Searches for a Portland pumpkin patch spike as soon as September ends, and most of them land on one place first: Sauvie Island.

1. Sauvie Island farms — Portland’s classic pumpkin patch

About 20–30 minutes from downtown Portland · Multnomah County

Sauvie Island sits where the Willamette meets the Columbia, and it is the home of several of Oregon’s best-known fall farms. The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island is a Portland tradition going back decades. It has a big U-pick field, hayrides, a corn maze and a farm market. Bella Organic is known for a large, themed corn maze that runs after dark in October, along with an organic market and cider. Topaz Farm (formerly Kruger’s) is more laid-back, with a farm stand, a grill and live music, and it uses timed weekend tickets to keep crowds manageable. The one road onto the island backs up on October Saturdays, so arrive early or go on a weekday.

The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island📍 16511 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland, OR 97231📞 503-621-3874🌐 thepumpkinpatch.com
Bella Organic📍 16205 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland, OR 97231📞 503-621-9545🌐 bellaorganic.com
Topaz Farm📍 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR 97231🌐 topazfarm.comℹ️ No phone; email [email protected]

2. Plumper Pumpkin Patch — northwest Portland

Inside the Portland area, off Northwest Portland’s west hills · Multnomah County

Plumper Pumpkin Patch covers about 65 acres and has a long list of activities: pumpkin cannons, an obstacle course, a hobbit-style house, farm animals and a big pumpkin field. It’s a favorite for families with younger kids because it’s close in and packs a lot into one visit. It usually opens in mid-September and runs into early November.

Plumper Pumpkin Patch📍 11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Portland, OR 97231📞 503-645-9561🌐 plumperfarms.com

3. Roloff Farms — Helvetia, near Hillsboro

Near Hillsboro · Washington County

Fans of TV’s Little People, Big World know Roloff Farms, and its pumpkin season draws visitors from across the Northwest. The farm has wagon tours, walking trails and themed attractions on a large property in the rolling Helvetia countryside. Tickets are usually sold online in advance, so check before you go.

Roloff Farms📍 23985 NW Grossen Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124🌐 rolofffarms.comℹ️ No public phone; tickets and questions through the website

4. Washington County family farms — Lee Farms, Hoffman Farms and more

Near Tualatin, Beaverton and Sherwood

Lee Farms in Tualatin is a multi-generation family farm known for growing dozens of pumpkin varieties and for its fresh pumpkin donuts. Hoffman Farms near Beaverton combines a sizable corn maze with a miniature railroad ride through the fields. Tualatin is also home to the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta, usually held in mid-October, where costumed paddlers race hollowed-out giant pumpkins across the lake.

Lee Farms📍 21975 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin, OR 97062📞 503-638-1869🌐 leefarmsoregon.com
Hoffman Farms Store📍 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Beaverton, OR 97007📞 503-628-5418🌐 hoffmanfarmsstore.com
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta📍 Lake of the Commons, Tualatin, OR🌐 City of Tualatin event pageℹ️ Free annual event, usually mid-October

5. Yesteryear Farms — Wilsonville

Wilsonville · Clackamas County

Yesteryear Farms has become one of the most-searched pumpkin patches in Oregon this season. There’s no charge to walk the patch, pumpkins are priced by size instead of by weight, and the variety is huge, from classic jack-o’-lanterns to Cinderellas, white pumpkins and warty goblins. A ticketed corn maze of about eight acres stays open late on Friday and Saturday nights. It’s an easy stop off I-5 for both Portland and Salem families.

Yesteryear Farms📍 26801 SW Stafford Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070📞 971-260-7909🌐 yesteryearfarmswilsonville.com

Also near Portland

Fazio Farms, inside Portland city limits, has a corn maze and goats, but sells pre-picked pumpkins rather than running a U-pick field. In St. Helens, where the movie Halloweentown was filmed, the downtown Spirit of Halloweentown festival runs on October weekends. It isn’t a farm, but it’s one of the most popular fall outings in the state.

Fazio Farms📍 9028 NE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97211📞 503-289-2020🌐 faziofarms.comℹ️ Maze entrance at the curve of NE Fazio Way and NE 13th
Spirit of Halloweentown📍 Downtown St. Helens, OR🌐 spiritofhalloweentown.coℹ️ Ticketed events on select dates through Oct. 31

Salem and Mid-Willamette Valley Pumpkin Patches

The Willamette Valley grows much of the state’s farm produce, so families around Salem, Albany and Corvallis have plenty of choices.

6. Bauman’s Farm & Garden — Gervais

Between Woodburn and Salem in Gervais · Marion County

Bauman’s is one of the most popular choices for anyone searching for a Salem pumpkin patch. Its fall Harvest Festival is large and well organized, with a corn maze, play areas, food, a giant pumpkin weigh-off and a cider event. The farm market and bakery are worth the trip on their own.

Bauman's Farm & Garden📍 12989 Howell Prairie Rd NE, Gervais, OR 97026📞 503-792-3524🌐 baumanfarms.com

7. Bose Family Farm — Albany

Albany · Linn County

Bose Family Farm holds its Harvest Festival on Fridays and weekends from late September into early November. Expect a corn maze of about four acres, a patch with roughly 35 pumpkin varieties and, on some dates, tethered hot-air balloon rides. It’s a top pick for anyone searching “pumpkin patch Albany Oregon.”

Bose Family Farm📍 35765 Cyrus Rd NE, Albany, OR 97322📞 541-451-0544🌐 bosefamilyfarm.com

8. Corvallis-area farms

Around Corvallis · Benton County

Davis Family Farm has hayrides out to the patch, a corn maze and a hay pyramid. The Melon Shack adds train rides, a big slide and a haunted maze on weekend nights. Both make an easy afternoon trip for Oregon State families.

Davis Family Farm📍 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis, OR 97330📞 541-752-0697🌐 Visit Corvallis listing
The Melon Shack📍 3039 NE Garden Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330📞 541-243-4152🌐 themelonshack.com

Eugene-Area Pumpkin Patches

Searches for a Eugene pumpkin patch center on a handful of family farms north and south of the city, in the southern Willamette Valley.

9. Thistledown Farm — Junction City

River Road, about 20 minutes north of Eugene toward Junction City · Lane County

Thistledown Farm is a family-run farm that grows more than 75 crops. In fall it offers wagon rides out to its pumpkin patch, a corn maze, U-cut flowers and a market full of squash, pumpkins, bakery treats and weekend cider donuts. It’s one of the easiest pumpkin patches to reach from Eugene. (Note: the nearby Lone Pine Farms, long a local favorite, has closed and is no longer open to visitors.)

Thistledown Farm📍 91455 River Rd, Junction City, OR 97448📞 541-689-2019🌐 thistledownfarm.net

10. Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm — Pleasant Hill

Southeast of Eugene · Lane County

“Northern Lights pumpkin patch” is one of the fastest-rising fall searches in Oregon right now. In October, this Christmas tree farm hosts Colonial Harvest Days with a pumpkin patch, a corn maze and evening events on select dates. Other Eugene-area favorites include Johnson Vegetable Farms, with U-pick pumpkins and an after-dark maze, and Detering Orchards near Harrisburg.

Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm📍 36777 Wheeler Rd, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455📞 541-746-5161🌐 northernlightschristmastreefarm.com
Johnson Vegetable Farms📍 89733 Armitage Rd, Eugene, OR 97408📞 541-343-9594🌐 johnsonfarmseugene.comℹ️ Night maze entrance: 89719 Sprague Rd
Detering Orchards📍 30946 Wyatt Dr, Harrisburg, OR 97446📞 541-995-6341🌐 deteringorchards.com

Central Oregon: Smith Rock Ranch

11. Smith Rock Ranch — Terrebonne

Near Redmond, about 30 minutes north of Bend · Deschutes County

Smith Rock Ranch may have the most dramatic setting of any pumpkin patch in Oregon, with the orange cliffs of Smith Rock State Park rising behind the fields. This working seed and hay farm has a U-pick patch, a new corn maze design each year, pumpkin cannons, a petting zoo, a barrel train, barnyard mini-golf and a harvest market with local honey and jams. Dogs aren’t allowed in the maze. Bend also hosts its downtown Bend Fall Festival each year in early October, so a Central Oregon fall weekend can easily include both.

Smith Rock Ranch📍 1250 NE Wilcox Ave, Terrebonne, OR 97760📞 541-504-1414🌐 smithrockranch.com

Southern Oregon Pumpkin Patches

Thanks to the warm, dry valleys of Southern Oregon, pumpkin season here is often sunny well into October.

12. Fort Vannoy Farms — Grants Pass

Grants Pass · Josephine County

Fort Vannoy Farms on the Rogue River is the region’s biggest fall farm, with a pumpkin patch of about 23 acres, an eight-acre corn maze, a cow train, a pumpkin cannon and a petting zoo. On select October nights it runs “23 Screams,” a haunted corn maze for older kids and adults. It’s the clear favorite when people search for a pumpkin patch in Grants Pass.

Fort Vannoy Farms📍 5791 Lower River Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97526📞 541-660-5630🌐 fortvannoyfarms.com

13. Medford and Central Point farms

Around Medford and Central Point · Jackson County

Pheasant Fields Farm in Medford holds an October harvest festival with a corn maze, kids’ trains and an after-dark event. Bigham Farms in Central Point has a corn maze, hayrides and a big farm stand. Farther north, the farms around Roseburg and Winchester in Douglas County, shown in the photo above, fill the Umpqua Valley with orange every fall.

Pheasant Fields Farm📍 1865 Camp Baker Rd, Medford, OR 97501📞 541-535-3873🌐 pheasantfieldsfarm.com
Bigham Farms📍 9445 Pumice Ln, Central Point, OR 97502📞 541-621-5441🌐 Facebook page

14. Klamath Falls pumpkin patches

Klamath Falls · Klamath County

“Pumpkin patch Klamath Falls” is another fast-rising search this month. The Pumpkin Haus offers a U-pick patch priced by weight, a corn maze and an apple orchard. Smaller family patches around the Klamath Basin open mainly on October weekends, and their schedules change from year to year. Check their social media pages before you drive out.

The Pumpkin Haus📍 9929 Matney Way, Klamath Falls, OR🌐 Facebook pageℹ️ No public phone; check Facebook for open weekends

Hood River and the Gorge: Pumpkins Plus Apples

The Hood River County Fruit Loop is a 35-mile scenic drive past orchards, farm stands and wineries. In October, many stops sell pumpkins along with fresh apples and pears. The Hood River Valley Harvest Fest, held each October on the Hood River waterfront, makes it an easy fall day trip from Portland. With Mount Hood in the background, it’s one of the most scenic fall drives in the state. You can find more ideas in our Visit Oregon guide.

Hood River County Fruit Loop📍 35-mile loop starting in Hood River, OR🌐 hoodriverfruitloop.comℹ️ Map and farm stand list on the website
Hood River Valley Harvest Fest📍 Hood River Event Site (waterfront), Hood River, OR🌐 hoodriverharvestfestival.comℹ️ Held each October

Oregon Pumpkin Patches at a Glance

Pumpkin patchNearest cityKnown for
Sauvie Island farmsPortlandClassic U-pick, big themed corn maze
Plumper Pumpkin PatchPortlandPumpkin cannons, little kids
Roloff FarmsHillsboroTV fame, wagon tours
Yesteryear FarmsWilsonvilleFree entry, huge variety, night maze
Bauman’s Farm & GardenGervais / SalemLarge harvest festival
Bose Family FarmAlbany35 varieties, balloon rides
Thistledown FarmJunction City / EugeneWagon rides, farm market, cider donuts
Johnson Vegetable FarmsEugeneU-pick, after-dark corn maze
Smith Rock RanchTerrebonne / BendSmith Rock views, yearly maze
Fort Vannoy FarmsGrants Pass23-acre patch, “23 Screams”
The Pumpkin HausKlamath FallsU-pick by weight, orchard

Tips for Visiting an Oregon Pumpkin Patch

  • Book ahead on October weekends. The most popular farms near Portland often sell timed tickets online, and the best time slots sell out.
  • Dress for mud. Boots, layers and a rain shell are standard pumpkin patch gear in Oregon.
  • Bring a wagon and a card. Most farms take cards, but some small stands are cash-only. U-pick pumpkins may be priced by weight or by size.
  • Check pet rules. Many farms don’t allow dogs, especially in corn mazes and food areas.
  • Pick sturdy pumpkins. Look for a firm, green stem and no soft spots. Carry pumpkins from the bottom, not by the stem.
  • Make a day of it. Combine the patch with a nearby small town, a waterfall hike or a wine-country lunch. Our guide to the best small towns in Oregon has ideas.
What is the best pumpkin patch in Oregon?

For the classic experience, the Sauvie Island farms near Portland are the most popular. Smith Rock Ranch has the most dramatic scenery, Bauman’s Farm in Gervais hosts one of the biggest harvest festivals, and Fort Vannoy Farms is the top pick in Southern Oregon. The best pumpkin patch for you usually comes down to drive time and the activities your family enjoys.

When do pumpkin patches open in Oregon?

Most open between mid- and late September and stay open through October 31. A few run into early November. The first three weekends of October are the busiest.

Are Oregon pumpkin patches free?

Some are. Several farms, including Yesteryear Farms in Wilsonville, don’t charge to walk the patch, and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick. Larger “agritainment” farms often charge admission or sell wristbands for the corn maze, hayrides and play areas.

Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Portland?

Fazio Farms and Plumper Pumpkin Patch are both in the Portland area, and the Sauvie Island farms are about 20 to 30 minutes from downtown. Lee Farms in Tualatin, Hoffman Farms near Beaverton and Yesteryear Farms in Wilsonville are also close.

Is there a pumpkin patch near Bend, Oregon?

Yes. Smith Rock Ranch in Terrebonne, about 30 minutes north of Bend near Redmond, is Central Oregon’s best-known pumpkin patch. It has a U-pick field, a yearly corn maze and views of Smith Rock State Park.

Article published October 2026. Farm details are based on each farm’s published information and regional tourism guides. Hours, ticket prices and activities change every season and can depend on the weather, so always check the farm’s official website or social media before you go.

More from the Oregon Information Blog

Living in Oregon

Oregon Cost of Living: A Complete Breakdown for Movers

Everything you need to know about Oregon's cost of living, from the 9.9% income tax and lack of sales tax to the most affordable cities to call home.

Read article →Moving to Oregon

Moving to Oregon from California: The Complete Guide

Taxes, housing costs, the 30-day DMV deadline, climate and jobs — plus the Oregon cities where Californians feel most at home.

Read article →Living in Oregon

Best Small Towns in Oregon to Live In

Ten charming, livable Oregon small towns — coastal, valley, mountain and wine country — with population, cost and drive-time details for each.

Read article →

← All blog articles