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 (but check ahead this year because the 2026 April freeze affected many crops). 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 18 Best Locations For Peach Picking In NJ
Peach picking in North NJ
Alstede Farms
Picking is from early July to late 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, mark your calendar for 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 Farm Market.
223 Meyersville Road, Gillette, NJ 07933
Stoneyfield Orchard
Picking is in July and August
In July and August, white and yellow peaches 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) with the membership program that gives you access to the farm to pick your own fruit.
1111 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Peach picking in Central NJ
Battleview Orchards Country Market and Bakery
Picking is from early July to September, but the 2026 crop suffered due to weather
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, especially for peaches during the 2026 season.
91 Wemrock Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
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
Peterson Family Farm
Peaches start in July
Paterson has been offering pick-your-own peaches for a few years now, and they also sell them by the bushel if you don’t want to pick. Look for their apples and pumpkins in the fall.
439 Quakertown Road, Flemington, NJ 08822
Phillips Farms
Picking from July to September
Pick your own strawberries, blackberries, peaches, and more, depending on the season. They also have a greenhouse and farm market.
91 Crab Apple Hill Road, Milford, NJ 08848 and 564 Milford-Warren Road, Milford, NJ 08848
Terhune Orchards
Picking is from 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 Corner Farm
Pick in July and August
Pick peaches in the summer months, and then in the fall, there are options to pick your own pumpkins and sweet potatoes.
133 Church Road, Medford, NJ 08055
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm
Picking starts in July
Park, pick, and enjoy peaches as well as sunflowers. Blackberries and sweet corn crops will also be available in the summer.
2691 Monmouth Road, Jobstown, NJ 08041
Mood’s Farm Market
Picking is from the end of June to mid-September
Moods offers a variety of yellow and white peaches. Look for firm peaches with a deep, rosy color, as they will continue to ripen after being picked.
901 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Robson’s Farm
Picking season is on a week-to-week basis based on the freeze this year
You can pick yellow, white, and donut peaches. Yellow and white nectarines are available too.
33 Rahilly Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562
Von Thun’s Country Farm Market – Washington location
Picking is from mid-July to August
Be sure to visit the Washington location for sweet peaches (their other site doesn’t offer peaches) and pick your own raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
438 Route 57 West, Washington Township, NJ 07882
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