There’s nothing sweeter than peach picking in NJ, and having these fruits fresh off the tree can be a delicious way to spend the day with the fam. And luckily, in New Jersey, there are plenty of pick-your-own farms with peach trees ripe and ready from July through September. Read on for the farms with the juiciest peach picking in NJ, and if you want more PYO, check out our guide to picking farms in NJ and organic farms that have pick-your-own too. (featured photo credit: Istock/nata_zhekova)
Here are the 14 best locations for peach picking in NJ
Peach picking in North NJ
Alstede Farms
Picking is early July to mid-September
Pre-purchase tickets online to beat the crowds for peach picking at this popular farm. The annual harvest calendar is a great reference when scheduling what to pick next.
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
Demarest Farms
Picking starts at the beginning of July
Start gathering those pie recipes for peach picking at Demarest Farms starting in July. Also, don’t miss their apple and pumpkin picking in early September.
244 Wiermus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Hillview Farms
Picking begins in August
Along with peach picking, you can also pick a bunch of zinnias. Don’t forget to load up on local produce and foods at their General Store.
223 Meyersville Rd., Gilette, NJ 07933
Stoneyfield Orchard
Picking is July and August
In July and August, white and yellow peaches, as well as plums, are available. Littles will also love seeing cows and other animals on the farm.
5 Orchard Street, Belvidere, NJ 07823
Wightman Farms
Picking starts at the end of June
You can pick your own on Saturdays and Sundays (call before you go on Sunday to check if there’s enough fruit left for picking). There is also a membership program that gives you five months of access to the farm to pick your own fruit.
1111 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960
Peach picking in Central NJ
Battleview Orchards Country Market and Bakery
Picking is from early July to September
The OG of pick-your-own farms, Battleview Orchards, is historic and iconic—you’ll be picking in fields that were planted over a century ago. Check the farm’s Facebook page for picking updates.
91 Wemrock Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Eastmont Orchards
Picking is from mid-July to September
Peaches and nectarines, including Sentry, Cresthaven, and Encore, are available for picking in mid-July.
181 County Road, 537 East, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
Lee Turkey Farm
Picking starts mid-July
Among the delicious peaches, Lee Turkey Farm also offers plenty of other fruits and vegetables for you to pick throughout the summer. Subscribe to Lee Turkey Farm or follow their Facebook page for more updates.
201 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Melick’s Town Farm
Picking season is from July to September
Run by a 10-generation family of farmers, the farm has over 5,000 peach trees, including 30 varieties of yellow and white peaches. Plums, nectarines, apples, and lettuce will also be available.
472 County Road 513, Califon, NJ 07830
Terhune Orchards
Picking is July to September
Did you know that Terhune Orchards has 28 varieties of peaches? In addition to picking your own, they have lots of events, including a peach festival in August. Be sure to check their Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Peach picking in South NJ
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm
Picking starts in July
Park, pick, and enjoy peaches as well as sunflowers. Blackberry and sweet corn crops will also be available in the summer.
2691 Monmouth Road, Jobstown, NJ 08041
Mood’s Farm Market
Picking is from early July to mid-September
Moods offers a variety of yellow and white peaches. Look for firm peaches with a red, rosy color, as they will ripen after being picked.
901 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Strawberry Hill Farm
Picking begins mid-July
Pick your peaches begins in mid-July. A row is generally open until picked out, then it will close again until the next row is ready.
3 Waln Road, Chesterfield, NJ 08515
Von Thun’s Country Farm Market – Washington location
Picking is mid-July to August
Make sure you visit the Washington location for sweet peaches (their other site doesn’t have peaches) and pick your own raspberries, apples, and pumpkins.
438 Route 57 West, Washington Twp., NJ 07882
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