5 Best Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches in Minnesota
Jump to: 1. River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze 2. Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze 3. Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch 4. Pike's Corn Maze 5. Fresh Acres Fall Festival
The 5 best corn mazes and pumpkin patches in Minnesota are River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze, Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze, Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch, Pike's Corn Maze and Fresh Acres Fall Festival, ranked by rating and review volume — farms running a corn maze and a pick-your-own pumpkin field on the same property, so you get both in one trip. That combination is the whole reason most families make the drive: the maze fills an afternoon, the field sends everyone home with a pumpkin. Below, each gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by answers to the questions we hear most about doing both in one visit. See every pumpkin patch we track in Minnesota, or browse corn mazes in every state on our Corn Mazes near me page.
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River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze
River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze in Faribault takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and sunflower field.
23225 Glynview Trail, 55021
Corn mazeSunflower fieldFarm storeRiver View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze is ranked #1 on this list, located at 23225 Glynview Trail, Faribault, MN, 55021. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 14 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Faribault. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, sunflower field and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze is typically open Monday 8AM-7PM, Tuesday 8AM-7PM, Wednesday 8AM-7PM, Thursday 8AM-7PM, Friday 8AM-7PM, Saturday 8AM-7PM, Sunday 8AM-7PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze sits, near Faribault, MN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze
Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze, out in Lanesboro, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 81 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
32060 Furrow Rd, 55949
Corn mazeHayridesFall festivalKids play areaBig Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze is ranked #2 on this list, located at 32060 Furrow Rd, Lanesboro, MN, 55949. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 81 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Lanesboro. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, hayrides, fall festival and kids play area, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Seasonal spot featuring 2 corn mazes, a hayride and activities for kids." Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts credit cards and debit cards, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze sits, near Lanesboro, MN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch
Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch near Cambridge rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 59 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
34123-34159 Hupp St NE, 55008
Corn mazeHayridesU-pick pumpkinsWindmill Acres Pumpkin Patch is ranked #3 on this list, located at 34123-34159 Hupp St NE, Cambridge, MN, 55008. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 59 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Cambridge. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, hayrides and u-pick pumpkins, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Cozy pick-your-own pumpkin patch featuring a corn maze, a corn pit and hayrides." Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch is typically open Thursday 10AM-6PM, Friday 10AM-6PM / 7-10PM, Saturday 10AM-6PM / 7-10:30PM, Sunday 10AM-6PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch sits, near Cambridge, MN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Pike's Corn Maze
Also worth the drive: Pike's Corn Maze in Park Rapids, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze.
16303 Dovetail Rd, 56470
Corn mazePike's Corn Maze is ranked #4 on this list, located at 16303 Dovetail Rd, Park Rapids, MN, 56470. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 14 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Park Rapids. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Recurring themes in reviews of Pike's Corn Maze include hay, fun adventures, friendly staff and animals — not a direct quote from any single visitor, but the topics that come up most often when people describe the farm. Pike's Corn Maze is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Pike's Corn Maze in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Pike's Corn Maze either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Pike's Corn Maze can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Pike's Corn Maze sits, near Park Rapids, MN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Pike's Corn Maze's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Fresh Acres Fall Festival
Fresh Acres Fall Festival in Monticello is another strong option, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 63 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and petting zoo.
8102 72nd St NE, 55362
Corn mazePetting zooFall festivalFarm storeFresh Acres Fall Festival is ranked #5 on this list, located at 8102 72nd St NE, Monticello, MN, 55362. It carries a 4.5-out-of-5 rating on Google from 63 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Monticello. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, petting zoo, fall festival and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Fresh Acres Fall Festival yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Farm featuring a corn maze and a petting zoo, plus bouncy houses." Fresh Acres Fall Festival is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Fresh Acres Fall Festival in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Fresh Acres Fall Festival either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts credit cards and debit cards, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Fresh Acres Fall Festival can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Fresh Acres Fall Festival sits, near Monticello, MN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Fresh Acres Fall Festival's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze is our top pick in Minnesota for doing a corn maze and a pumpkin patch in one trip, rated 5.0 out of 5, with Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze, Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch, Pike's Corn Maze and Fresh Acres Fall Festival rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and whether the maze is open on a given day — plus what it costs alongside pumpkin picking — varies week to week through the season, so always confirm with the farm before you drive out. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in Minnesota.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best corn maze and pumpkin patch in Minnesota?
Based on rating and review volume, River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze ranks first among the farms we track in Minnesota that run both, with a 5.0-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its full listing for hours and directions.
How long should I budget to do both?
Plan on two to three hours for a comfortable visit. A mid-size corn maze runs 30-45 minutes on its own, picking a pumpkin adds another 30, and the rest goes to parking, the wagon ride out to the field, and the food stand on the way back. Larger farms with several attractions can easily fill half a day.
Is the corn maze included with pumpkin picking?
It depends on which pricing model the farm uses. Farms with free entry usually charge separately for the maze and sell pumpkins by weight or by the piece; farms with a flat gate admission typically bundle the maze in and sell pumpkins on the way out. Confirm with the farm directly — pricing isn't a field we track.
When in the season is the best time to go?
Late September through mid-October is the sweet spot: the maze is fully cut, the field is at its fullest, and you're ahead of the last-two-weekends-before-Halloween crowds. Weekday mornings in that window are the quietest time to do both without queueing.
Are these farms good for young kids?
Usually — farms that run both often cut a shorter, easier maze route for younger children alongside the full-length one, and the pumpkin field itself works at any age. Check the feature tags on each listing above for things like a petting zoo or play area, and ask at the gate about the shorter maze route if you're bringing toddlers.