The Top 9 Places Go Peach Picking Near Rockland County

In addition to berry picking, summer brings peach picking season! Picking peaches is the ideal opportunity for a summer day trip. Pick the juiciest peaches you can find right off the tree. Then use them to make some cobbler, pie or whatever other peach creations you can fathom. You’re sure to create some Instagrammable moments and memories during your family adventure.

When are peaches in season for picking in the New York metro area? Peaches are typically ready to pick mid-July through mid-September. Though, it depends on the farm and the weather we’ve had. As with any fruit-picking outing, be sure to call before leaving to ensure the farm is open and has produce available to pick.

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Here are some orchards that you can hit up this peach-picking season. Click in your preferred region below to jump to that section:

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Peach Picking in NY

Ochs Orchard

4 Ochs Lane, Warwick
845-986-1591
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Approximate drive from Nanuet: 50 minutes
Hours: Call or check Facebook for daily updates. Days and hours change based on pick-your-own availability.
Admission: $5 per person ages 4 and older. $3 per admission is credited back to your purchase. Peaches are sold by the pound.

This four-generation, 100-acre family farm offers spectacular views overlooking the Warwick Valley. This farm has a large diversity of fruits and vegetables you can pick. Summer brings peaches as well as blueberries, raspberries, plums, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, nectarines, apricots, and raspberries. Check out the Farm Market with goods made from the farm’s produce and vegetables like jams and jellies, pure maple syrup, butters, apple cider and honey.

Why we love it: Visit their farm animal friends at no charge.

Fishkill Farms

9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction
845-897-4377
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Approximate drive from Nanuet: 1 hour
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm. Reservations are required, but aren’t released far in advance because the number of reservations available is determined by the amount of fruit in the fields and the weather forecast.
Admission: $42 for two half-peck bags (about 10 pounds). Package includes entry for up to 5 people.

This 270-acre apple orchard and vegetable farm has been a family farm for more than 100 years. All vegetables, berries, and farm fresh eggs here are certified organic, as well as one-third of the orchard. The rest of the apples, stone fruit, and pears are grown with an ecological approach that’s close to organic.

Why we love it: You can pick everything from peas to strawberries in the spring to apples and pumpkins in the fall.

 

 

 

 

 

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Lawrence Farm Orchards

39 Colandrea Road, Newburgh
845-562-4268
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Approximate drive from Nanuet: 1 hour
Hours: daily, 9am-4pm
Admission: $5 per person and then pay for everything you pick. You must put peaches into an approved container. Zero sampling policy.

This family-owned and -operated pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farm has been doing pick-your-own for more than 30 years on its 150-acre farm. The family has been involved in farming since their great-grandfather came to the area from England in 1892. Try to arrive at the farm by 3pm so you can enjoy all it has to offer.

Why we love it: Kids will love playing in the little village of play houses and visiting and feeding the animals.

 

 

 

 

 

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Peach Picking in NJ

Demarest Farms

244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ
201-666-0472
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Approximate drive from Nanuet: 20 minutes
Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 9am-3pm; schedule your trip using its online reservation system. 
Admission: $5 per person ages 2 and older. Includes free parking and entrance to the peach orchard, plus $12 for a bag (holds about 10-12 pounds). 

Open since 1886, this farm is a staple in Bergen County. Hayrides still aren’t being given right now, so wear shoes for walking on uneven surfaces. No outside items allowed including strollers, backpacks, and purses.

Why we love it: Come fall, this spot is hopping with apple and pumpkin pickers. And be sure to get some homemade donuts and potato pancakes in the shop.

 

 

 

 

 

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Alstede Farms

1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ
908-879-7189
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Approximate drive from Nanuet: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Hours: daily, 9am-6pm; must enter by 5pm
Admission: Each person must have a pick-your-own entry ticket. A 5-pound peach box is $19.99 or a 10-pound box is $31.99.

Make a day out of your visit. Every entry ticket includes access to the pick-your-own peach area, a container, the cost of the fruit, scenic hay wagon rides around the farm, and access to its hay pyramid, evergreen maze, and Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail.

Why we love it: Check it out in the fall for pumpkin picking.

 

 

 

 

 

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