Bella Organic Farm

4.0 589 Google reviews Farm

Corn mazeU-pick pumpkinsHaunted attractionFarm storeKids play area

Vast family-run farm featuring organic fruits & vegetables, a seasonal corn maze & kids' activities.

Rating breakdown

Bella Organic Farm is rated 4.0 out of 5 based on 589 Google reviews. Here is how those reviews break down by star rating:

5 348

4 77

3 44

2 43

1 77

What to expect at Bella Organic Farm

Based on its listing, Bella Organic Farm offers corn maze, u-pick pumpkin patch and haunted attraction. Here is what each of those typically involves, and what to plan for:

Corn Mazes

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. Size varies enormously — a small farm may cut a half-acre loop for children, while a destination farm cuts eight to twelve acres with checkpoints, a printed map and a punch card.

U-Pick Pumpkin Patches

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 advertised as pumpkin patches are actually display patches, where pumpkins are trucked in and arranged on straw for photographs.

Haunted Attractions

Farm haunts run in the evening, usually Friday and Saturday from late September, and they are ticketed separately from daytime admission almost everywhere. Intensity varies far more than at a commercial haunted house: some are mild walk-throughs suitable for ten-year-olds, others involve chainsaws, actors who follow you, and a minimum age.

Visiting Bella Organic Farm

Like almost every pumpkin patch in the country, Bella Organic Farm runs on a compressed seasonal schedule — typically open from mid-to-late September through the first days of November, with the exact opening and closing dates shifting slightly year to year based on weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in. Hours are also prone to change week to week during the season: many farms extend their hours on the two or three weekends around mid-October, when demand peaks, and cut back to weekend-only or reduced hours toward either end of the season.

Because of that variability, the hours listed on this page — sourced from Bella Organic Farm's public business listing — are a strong starting point but not a guarantee. A farm can close early for a private event, shut the field after heavy rain, or sell out of pumpkins before the posted closing time. If the trip to Portland, OR is more than a few minutes for you, it is worth a quick call to confirm the farm is open and the field is accessible before you leave.

Payment practices are another area where it pays to check ahead. A meaningful share of pumpkin patches — especially smaller, family-run operations — are cash-only or limit card payments to the main farm store while wagon rides and field admission are collected in cash. Carrying some cash covers you even if Bella Organic Farm does take cards, and avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.

If you are planning around young children, it is worth thinking about nap schedules and stamina rather than just the drive time — a two- or three-hour outing that includes a wagon ride, a walk through the field and a stop at a play area or animal pen tends to hold a toddler's attention better than a rushed visit squeezed between other errands. Groups with a wider age range often do best splitting up once on site, since older kids and adults can tackle a corn maze or longer walk while younger children stay closer to the main picking area.

Tips for a good visit

Go on a weekday morning if you can. It is consistently the quietest time at almost any pumpkin patch, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking.
Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy. Pumpkin fields are working farmland, not paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain.
Bring cash. Even farms that accept cards at the store sometimes run field admission and wagon rides as cash-only.
Call ahead after wet weather. Field access and hayrides are the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated.
Check what's actually running that day. Corn mazes and haunted attractions in particular often open later in the season than the pumpkin patch itself, or run on a more limited schedule.
Pack layers. Fall mornings can start cold and warm up fast once the sun is out over an open field, especially if you're there for a few hours.

Hours

Listed hours for Bella Organic Farm are below. As with any seasonal farm, treat these as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee — confirm directly if you are travelling any distance to visit.

Monday	9AM-5PM
Tuesday	9AM-5PM
Wednesday	9AM-5PM
Thursday	9AM-5PM
Friday	9AM-5PM
Saturday	9AM-5PM
Sunday	9AM-5PM

Getting to Bella Organic Farm

Bella Organic Farm is located at 16205 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland, OR, 97231. Use the Get directions button on this page to route from your current location in Google Maps, or the map below to see exactly where the farm sits relative to nearby towns.

As with most pumpkin patches, parking is typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot, so allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic. If you are relying on a GPS app rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address — rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate or an adjacent property.

Frequently asked questions

What are Bella Organic Farm's hours?

Based on its public listing, Bella Organic Farm is typically open Monday 9AM-5PM, Tuesday 9AM-5PM, Wednesday 9AM-5PM, Thursday 9AM-5PM, Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 9AM-5PM. Pumpkin patch hours change often during the season, so confirm directly with the farm before visiting, especially outside of peak October weekends.

How much does it cost to visit Bella Organic Farm?

Admission pricing is not listed for Bella Organic Farm. Pumpkin patches generally use one of three models: free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission that bundles attractions like a corn maze or hayride, or a wristband system priced per attraction. Call ahead or check the farm's website to find out which applies here.

When is the best time to visit Bella Organic Farm?

Weekday mornings are consistently the quietest time to visit any pumpkin patch, including this one. The two weekends on either side of mid-October are typically the busiest of the season nationwide, so expect longer waits for wagon rides and parking if you go then. Late October usually means a thinner pumpkin selection but shorter lines.

Does Bella Organic Farm accept credit cards?

Payment methods are not listed for Bella Organic Farm. Many pumpkin patches, particularly smaller family-run farms, are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store accepts cards, so it is worth bringing cash as a backup.

Where is Bella Organic Farm located?

Bella Organic Farm is located in or near Portland, OR. See the address and map on this page, or use the Get Directions button to route there from your current location.

Other pumpkin patches near Portland

Comparing options nearby is always worth a minute before you commit to a drive — hours, pricing and what's running can vary a lot between farms just a few miles apart.