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Sierra Foothills U-Pick Farms

18 pick-your-own farms across the Sierra Foothills region of California browse all California u-pick farms.

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U-Pick farms in the Sierra Foothills

Amber Oaks Berry Farm (Amber Oaks Raspberries)

U-pick · Jun–Nov

Auburn · Reservation required · Mon, Wed, Sat 9 AM–2 PM (by appointment only)

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Mixed BerriesTomatoesMixedBlackberriesRaspberriesBoysenberriesPumpkins

A family-run Sierra Foothills berry farm offering by-appointment U-pick raspberries, blackberries, and more.

American River Cherry Company

U-pick · Jun–Jul

Placerville · Daily 8 AM–5 PM, closed Saturdays

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BlueberriesCherriesMixed BerriesRaspberriesBoysenberriesOlallieberriesFigsPlums

Family-run Placerville U-pick farm where you can pick your own cherries and a wide range of berries each summer.

Apple Ridge Farms

U-pick · Aug–Nov

Camino · Daily 10 AM–4 PM (weather permitting, seasonal)

ApplesPumpkins
Opens Aug

A classic Apple Hill orchard in Camino where families hand-pick crisp apples each fall.

Argyres Orchard

U-pick · Sep–Oct

Camino · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM (late September until fruit is picked)

ApplesGrapes
Opens Sep

A classic Apple Hill orchard where you pick your own apples and Concord grapes from trees over 80 years old.

Berry Heaven (Rustic Dream Farmstead)

U-pick · May–Nov

Garden Valley · Organic · Tue–Sat 9 AM–7 PM (or dusk); Sun 10 AM–5 PM (farm stand Jun 1–Oct 15)

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BlueberriesMixed BerriesApplesPlumsBlackberriesRaspberries

A Sierra Foothills U-pick farmstead with 11 blueberry varieties plus blackberries, raspberries, and apples from spring into fall.

First Rain Farm

U-pick · Jun–Sep

Nevada City · Organic · Reservation required · Seasonal — check website for current pick dates/times (example: Fridays 4–6 PM)

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BlueberriesMixed BerriesStrawberriesBlackberriesRaspberries

Certified-organic Sierra foothills farm offering summer U-pick berries by reservation near Nevada City.

Goyette's North Canyon Ranch

U-pick · Sep–Oct

Camino · Weekends mid-September through end of October, 10 AM–5 PM

ApplesPumpkins
Opens Sep

An Apple Hill ranch in Camino offering U-pick apples and pumpkins on fall weekends.

Hangtown Kid U-Pick Apple Orchard

U-pick · Aug–Dec

Camino · Fri–Sat 10 AM–4:30 PM, Sun Noon–4:30 PM; Mon–Thu by phone appointment

ApplesPearsPersimmonsNutsMixed
Opens Aug

U-pick apples, pears, persimmons, and chestnuts in the heart of Apple Hill above Placerville.

High Hill Ranch

U-pick · Aug–Dec

Placerville · Daily 9 AM–5 PM, mid-August through December 24

ApplesPumpkins
Opens Aug

The largest, most-visited Apple Hill farm, with U-pick apples, a pumpkin patch, bakery, and family attractions.

Lazy Valley Blueberry Ranch

U-pick · Jun–Aug

Penn Valley · Reservation required · Sun–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM (closed Fri–Sat)

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BlueberriesMixed BerriesBlackberries

A Sierra Foothills U-pick ranch where you can hand-pick blueberries and blackberries by appointment each summer.

Linda Grace's Place

U-pick · Jun–Oct

Grass Valley · Reservation required · Weekends; hours vary by crop — call ahead to confirm

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ApplesMixed BerriesPeachesPlumsPearsStrawberriesTomatoesPumpkinsMixedNectarinesBlackberries

A small Nevada County U-pick farm with summer berries and stone fruit through fall apples and pumpkins.

Noble Orchards

U-pick · Jan–Dec

Paradise · Sun–Fri 7 AM–1 PM (farm stand; Sat at Chico Farmers Market)

Apples
Opens Sep

Butte County's last apple orchard, family-run since 1921, where you can pick from over a dozen heirloom and modern apple varieties.

O'Halloran's Apple Trail Ranch

U-pick · Aug–Dec

Camino · Mon–Fri 10 AM–4:30 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–4:30 PM (season: late Aug through mid-Dec)

ApplesPearsPumpkins
Opens Aug

Family-run Apple Hill ranch since 1968 where you can pick 16 apple varieties, pears, and pumpkins.

Patrick's Berry Farm & Garden

U-pick · Jun–Sep

Camino

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Mixed BerriesBlackberriesRaspberries

A third-generation Apple Hill farm where you can pick distinctive blackberries and raspberries through the summer.

Rainbow Orchards

U-pick · Jun

Camino · Reservation required · Barn: Daily Sep 4–Nov 1, 9 AM–5 PM; Nov 2–29 Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM. Blueberry U-pick: select June weekends only (Jun 20–21, 27–28).

BlueberriesMixed Berries
Opens Jun

Third-generation Apple Hill farm offering reservation-only U-pick blueberries on select June weekends.

Sierra Cascade Blueberry Farm

U-pick · May–Jul

Forest Ranch · Organic · Saturday & Sunday only, 7-10 AM arrival; picking ends by 11 AM (other times by appointment)

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BlueberriesMixed Berries

Pick certified-organic blueberries on weekend mornings in the Lassen foothills east of Chico.

Sun Smile Farms

U-pick · May–Sep

Grass Valley · Organic

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BlueberriesMixed BerriesCherriesPeachesLavenderMixedBlackberriesRaspberries

A 70-acre Sierra foothills family farm where you can pick berries, sour cherries, peaches, and flowers.

Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits

U-pick · Jan–Dec

Newcastle · Organic · Daily 9 AM–5 PM, November through March

Citrus
Opens Nov

U-pick organic mandarins and citrus in the Sierra foothills near Penryn, open in winter.