10 Best Pumpkin Patches in Iowa
Jump to: 1. The Bushel Basket Farm Stand 2. The Little Farm On 46th 3. Harter Family Farm 4. Hillside Harvest 5. Denny's Punkin Patch 6. East Post Pumpkins 7. Adam Family Farm Stand 8. Bode's Moonlight Gardens 9. Kacena Pumpkin Farm 10. Dan-D Farms
The 10 best pumpkin patches in Iowa are The Bushel Basket Farm Stand, The Little Farm On 46th, Harter Family Farm, Hillside Harvest, Denny's Punkin Patch, East Post Pumpkins, Adam Family Farm Stand, Bode's Moonlight Gardens, Kacena Pumpkin Farm and Dan-D Farms, ranked by rating and review volume out of the 56 pumpkin patches we track statewide. Each entry below includes the full address, today's hours, and what visitors say the farm is best for. Want the complete, searchable list? See every pumpkin patch we track in Iowa, or start from our state-by-state directory.
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The Bushel Basket Farm Stand
2506 Springville Rd, Springville, IA, 52336
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
The Bushel Basket Farm Stand in Springville takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
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The Little Farm On 46th
9035 NE 46th St, Bondurant, IA, 50035
+1 515-326-5663 Visit website Photos (39)
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
The Little Farm On 46th, out in Bondurant, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
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Harter Family Farm
659 Lisbon St, Pleasantville, IA, 50225
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Harter Family Farm near Pleasantville rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
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Hillside Harvest
3185 IA-141, Smithland, IA, 51056
+1 712-800-0532 Visit website Photos (63)
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Also worth the drive: Hillside Harvest in Smithland, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
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Denny's Punkin Patch
1401 1st St E, Independence, IA, 50644
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Denny's Punkin Patch in Independence is another strong option, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews.
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East Post Pumpkins
1950 E Post Rd, Marion, IA, 52302
+1 319-533-2293 Visit website Photos (5)
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
East Post Pumpkins, out in Marion, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
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Adam Family Farm Stand
2262 110th St, Richland, IA, 52585
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Adam Family Farm Stand near Richland rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
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Bode's Moonlight Gardens
2304 140th Ave, Algona, IA, 50511
+1 515-341-4864 Visit website Photos (8)
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Also worth the drive: Bode's Moonlight Gardens in Algona, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews.
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Kacena Pumpkin Farm
2515 55th St, Vinton, IA, 52349
+1 319-350-2113 Visit website Photos (14)
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Kacena Pumpkin Farm in Vinton is another strong option, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews.
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Dan-D Farms
2044 IA-14, 1978 112th Pl, Knoxville, IA, 50138
+1 641-891-4182 Visit website Photos (23)
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Dan-D Farms, out in Knoxville, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
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Frequently asked questions
Which pumpkin patch is the highest rated in Iowa?
The Bushel Basket Farm Stand in Springville tops this list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Ratings reflect public data at the time of writing and can shift over time.
When do pumpkin patches in Iowa open for the season?
Most pumpkin patches in Iowa open in mid-to-late September and run through the first days of November, though exact dates shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in. Check the individual listings above, or call ahead, to confirm current dates.
How much does it cost to visit a pumpkin patch in Iowa?
It varies by farm. Some charge only for the pumpkins you pick, priced individually or by weight; others charge a flat gate admission that bundles in attractions like a corn maze or hayride. See the admission details on each listing above where we have them, or call the farm directly.
Are pumpkin patches in Iowa open on weekdays?
Many are, though weekday hours are often shorter than weekends, and some smaller farms only open Friday through Sunday during the season. Weekday mornings are also the quietest time to visit if your schedule allows it.
How often is this list updated?
This page rebuilds from the same live directory data as the rest of the site, so rankings reflect current ratings and review counts as of publish. Individual farm hours, pricing and what's running on a given day can still change week to week during the season — always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out.
Summary
The Bushel Basket Farm Stand tops our list of pumpkin patches in Iowa, rated 5.0 out of 5, with The Little Farm On 46th, Harter Family Farm, Hillside Harvest, Denny's Punkin Patch, East Post Pumpkins, Adam Family Farm Stand, Bode's Moonlight Gardens, Kacena Pumpkin Farm and Dan-D Farms rounding out the top 10. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and hours, admission and what's actually running on a given day can vary week to week during the season — always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out. For the full, ranked, searchable list, see every pumpkin patch we track in Iowa.