2 Best Pumpkin Patches To Pick Your Own Pumpkin in Arkansas
Jump to: 1. Mountain Home Berry Farm 2. Rivercrest Orchard, LLC
The 2 best places to pick your own pumpkin in Arkansas are Mountain Home Berry Farm and Rivercrest Orchard, LLC — 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 Arkansas, or browse u-pick farms in every state on our U-Pick Pumpkin Patches near me page.
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Mountain Home Berry Farm
Mountain Home Berry Farm in Mountain Home takes the top spot, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 171 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and farm store.
693 Co Rd 57, 72653
U-pick pumpkinsFarm storeMountain Home Berry Farm is ranked #1 on this list, located at 693 Co Rd 57, Mountain Home, AR, 72653. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 171 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Mountain Home. 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 Mountain Home Berry 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. Mountain Home Berry 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 Mountain Home Berry 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 Mountain Home Berry 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. It accepts checks, 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 Mountain Home Berry 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.
Mountain Home Berry Farm sits, near Mountain Home, AR, 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 Mountain Home Berry Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Rivercrest Orchard, LLC
Rivercrest Orchard, LLC, out in Fayetteville, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 758 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and fall festival.
2991 Dead Horse Mountain Rd, 72701
U-pick pumpkinsFall festivalFarm storeKids play areaRivercrest Orchard, LLC is ranked #2 on this list, located at 2991 Dead Horse Mountain Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72701. It carries a 4.5-out-of-5 rating on Google from 758 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Fayetteville. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for u-pick pumpkins, fall festival, farm store 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 Rivercrest Orchard, LLC 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: "Family-friendly farm for pumpkin picking and flower picking in the spring, summer or fall." Rivercrest Orchard, LLC 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 Rivercrest Orchard, LLC 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 Rivercrest Orchard, LLC 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 Rivercrest Orchard, LLC 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.
Rivercrest Orchard, LLC sits, near Fayetteville, AR, 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 Rivercrest Orchard, LLC's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Mountain Home Berry Farm is our top pick for picking your own pumpkin in Arkansas, rated 4.7 out of 5, with Rivercrest Orchard, LLC 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 Arkansas or browse u-pick pumpkin patches near you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin in Arkansas?
Based on rating and review volume, Mountain Home Berry Farm ranks first among the u-pick pumpkin patches we track in Arkansas, with a 4.7-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its <a href="/arkansas/mountain-home/mountain-home-berry-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 Arkansas?
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.