5 Best Pumpkin Patches To Pick Your Own Pumpkin in Pennsylvania
Jump to: 1. Patchwork Pumpkin Farm 2. Glen Run Valley View Farm 3. Turtle Hill Farm Market 4. Hammond School Farm Market 5. Coolspring Ranch
The 5 best places to pick your own pumpkin in Pennsylvania are Patchwork Pumpkin Farm, Glen Run Valley View Farm, Turtle Hill Farm Market, Hammond School Farm Market and Coolspring Ranch — farms tagged for true u-pick, where you cut a pumpkin straight from the vine instead of choosing from a pile by the barn. 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 visiting. See every pumpkin patch we track in Pennsylvania, or browse u-pick farms in every state on our U-Pick Pumpkin Patches near me page.
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Patchwork Pumpkin Farm
Patchwork Pumpkin Farm in Grantville takes the top spot, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 43 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and kids play area.
311 S Faith Rd, 17028
U-pick pumpkinsKids play areaPatchwork Pumpkin Farm is ranked #1 on this list, located at 311 S Faith Rd, Grantville, PA, 17028. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 43 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Grantville. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for u-pick pumpkins 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 Patchwork Pumpkin Farm 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: "Laid-back establishment with a pick-your-own pumpkin patch plus a variety of outdoorsy games and activities for kids and adults." Patchwork Pumpkin Farm is one of the farms we track with a u-pick pumpkin patch, which typically means true u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself. it is the version of the experience most people picture, and it is worth checking for specifically — a great many farms advertis…
Hours aren't listed for Patchwork Pumpkin Farm 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 Patchwork Pumpkin Farm 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 Patchwork Pumpkin Farm 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.
Patchwork Pumpkin Farm sits, near Grantville, PA, 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 Patchwork Pumpkin Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Glen Run Valley View Farm
Glen Run Valley View Farm, out in Atglen, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins.
280 Lenover Rd, 19310
U-pick pumpkinsGlen Run Valley View Farm is ranked #2 on this list, located at 280 Lenover Rd, Atglen, PA, 19310. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 35 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Atglen. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for 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 Glen Run Valley View Farm 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. Glen Run Valley View Farm is one of the farms we track with a u-pick pumpkin patch, which typically means true u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself. it is the version of the experience most people picture, and it is worth checking for specifically — a great many farms advertis…
Hours aren't listed for Glen Run Valley View Farm 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 Glen Run Valley View Farm 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 Glen Run Valley View Farm 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.
Glen Run Valley View Farm sits, near Atglen, PA, 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 Glen Run Valley View Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Turtle Hill Farm Market
Turtle Hill Farm Market near Leola rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and farm store.
143 Turtle Hill Rd, 17540
U-pick pumpkinsFarm storeTurtle Hill Farm Market is ranked #3 on this list, located at 143 Turtle Hill Rd, Leola, PA, 17540. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 14 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Leola. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for u-pick pumpkins 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 Turtle Hill Farm Market 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. Turtle Hill Farm Market is one of the farms we track with a u-pick pumpkin patch, which typically means true u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself. it is the version of the experience most people picture, and it is worth checking for specifically — a great many farms advertis…
Based on its public listing, Turtle Hill Farm Market is typically open Monday 8AM-5PM, Tuesday 8AM-5PM, Wednesday 8AM-5PM, Thursday 8AM-5PM, Friday 8AM-5PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM. 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 Turtle Hill Farm Market 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 debit cards, nfc mobile payments and credit 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 Turtle Hill Farm Market 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.
Turtle Hill Farm Market sits in Leola County, near Leola, PA, 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 Turtle Hill Farm Market's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Hammond School Farm Market
Also worth the drive: Hammond School Farm Market in New Holland, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 58 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and farm store.
661 Ranck Rd #9496, 17557
U-pick pumpkinsFarm storeHammond School Farm Market is ranked #4 on this list, located at 661 Ranck Rd #9496, New Holland, PA, 17557. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 58 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near New Holland. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for u-pick pumpkins 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 Hammond School Farm Market 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. Hammond School Farm Market is one of the farms we track with a u-pick pumpkin patch, which typically means true u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself. it is the version of the experience most people picture, and it is worth checking for specifically — a great many farms advertis…
Based on its public listing, Hammond School Farm Market is typically open Monday 8AM-7PM, Tuesday 8AM-7PM, Wednesday 8AM-7PM, Thursday 8AM-7PM, Friday 8AM-7PM, Saturday 8AM-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 Hammond School Farm Market 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, debit cards and nfc mobile payments, 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 Hammond School Farm Market 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.
Hammond School Farm Market sits, near New Holland, PA, 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 Hammond School Farm Market's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Coolspring Ranch
Coolspring Ranch in Mercer is another strong option, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 533 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
537 Franklin Rd, 16137
Corn mazeHayridesU-pick pumpkinsFall festivalCoolspring Ranch is ranked #5 on this list, located at 537 Franklin Rd, Mercer, PA, 16137. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 533 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Mercer. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, hayrides, u-pick pumpkins and fall festival, 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 Coolspring Ranch 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: "Popular farm playground offering corn mazes and hayrides, plus pumpkin sales and pick-your-own areas." Coolspring Ranch 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, Coolspring Ranch is typically open Saturday 9AM-1PM. 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 Coolspring Ranch 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 Coolspring Ranch 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.
Coolspring Ranch sits, near Mercer, PA, 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 Coolspring Ranch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Patchwork Pumpkin Farm is our top pick for picking your own pumpkin in Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 out of 5, with Glen Run Valley View Farm, Turtle Hill Farm Market, Hammond School Farm Market and Coolspring Ranch rounding out the list. 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, and ask specifically whether the field is still open for cutting, before you drive out. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in Pennsylvania or browse u-pick pumpkin patches near you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin in Pennsylvania?
Based on rating and review volume, Patchwork Pumpkin Farm ranks first among the u-pick pumpkin patches we track in Pennsylvania, with a 4.9-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its <a href="/pennsylvania/grantville/patchwork-pumpkin-farm/">full listing</a> for hours and directions.
What does "u-pick" actually mean at a pumpkin patch?
True u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself, rather than choosing from a pile of pumpkins trucked in and arranged near the barn. Both are common — if cutting from the vine matters to you, call ahead and ask whether the field is still open, especially late in the season.
When is u-pick season in Pennsylvania?
Most u-pick fields open alongside the rest of the pumpkin season, roughly mid-to-late September through the first days of November, and smaller growers can pick out and switch to a pre-picked pile before the season officially ends. Check the listings above or call ahead to confirm the field is still open.
What should I bring to pick my own pumpkin?
Gloves and, ideally, your own shears — pumpkin vines are prickly, and a cleanly cut stem two to four inches long keeps a pumpkin fresh far longer than one twisted off by hand. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy, since fields are working farmland, not paved lots.
Are these u-pick patches good for young kids?
It depends on the farm and how far the field is from parking. Check the individual listing pages above for feature tags like a petting zoo or kids' play area, and call ahead if you're planning around young children or strollers.