5 Best Halloween Pumpkin Patches in North Dakota
Jump to: 1. Coleman Corn Maze 2. Milnor Pumpkin Patch 3. Papa's Pumpkin Patch 4. Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch 5. Berry Acres
The 5 best pumpkin patches to visit for Halloween in North Dakota are Coleman Corn Maze, Milnor Pumpkin Patch, Papa's Pumpkin Patch, Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch and Berry Acres, ranked by rating and review volume — top picks for finding a carving pumpkin and getting the full seasonal experience before the holiday. 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 timing a Halloween visit. See every pumpkin patch we track in North Dakota, or browse our full state-by-state pumpkin patch directory.
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Coleman Corn Maze
Coleman Corn Maze in Bismarck takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze.
3807 E Bismarck Expy, 58501
Corn mazeColeman Corn Maze is ranked #1 on this list, located at 3807 E Bismarck Expy, Bismarck, ND, 58501. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 4 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Bismarck. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, 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 Coleman Corn Maze 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. Coleman Corn Maze 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…
Hours aren't listed for Coleman Corn Maze 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 Coleman Corn Maze 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 Coleman Corn Maze 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.
Coleman Corn Maze sits, near Bismarck, ND, 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 Coleman Corn Maze's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Milnor Pumpkin Patch
Milnor Pumpkin Patch, out in Milnor, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review.
505 7th Ave, 58060
Milnor Pumpkin Patch is ranked #2 on this list, located at 505 7th Ave, Milnor, ND, 58060. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 1 review, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Milnor. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Milnor Pumpkin Patch 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. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Hours aren't listed for Milnor Pumpkin Patch 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 Milnor Pumpkin Patch 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 Milnor Pumpkin Patch 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.
Milnor Pumpkin Patch sits, near Milnor, ND, 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 Milnor Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Papa's Pumpkin Patch
Papa's Pumpkin Patch near Bismarck rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 560 reviews. Visitors come here for fall festival.
5001 Fernwood Dr, 58503
Fall festivalPapa's Pumpkin Patch is ranked #3 on this list, located at 5001 Fernwood Dr, Bismarck, ND, 58503. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 560 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Bismarck. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for fall festival, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Recurring themes in reviews of Papa's Pumpkin Patch include family friendly, large zipline, log forts, pumpkin launch and all ages — not a direct quote from any single visitor, but the topics that come up most often when people describe the farm. Papa's Pumpkin Patch is one of the farms we track with a fall festival, which typically means a festival weekend is the farm operating at full capacity: every attraction open, food vendors on site, live music, and frequently craft or produce markets. it is the best day to visit if you want the complete experience…
Hours aren't listed for Papa's Pumpkin Patch 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 Papa's Pumpkin Patch 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 Papa's Pumpkin Patch 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.
Papa's Pumpkin Patch sits, near Bismarck, ND, 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 Papa's Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch
Also worth the drive: Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch in Williston, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 46 reviews. Visitors come here for haunted attraction and kids play area.
5101 2nd Ave W, 58801
Haunted attractionKids play areaCottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch is ranked #4 on this list, located at 5101 2nd Ave W, Williston, ND, 58801. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 46 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Williston. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for haunted attraction 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 Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch 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: "Pumpkin patch with a haunted house, a maze, and a train, plus a variety of activities for kids and adults." Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch is one of the farms we track with a haunted attraction, which typically means 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: so…
Hours aren't listed for Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch 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 Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch 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 Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch 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.
Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch sits, near Williston, ND, 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 Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Berry Acres
Berry Acres in Minot is another strong option, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 27 reviews.
4605 15 W, 58703
Berry Acres is ranked #5 on this list, located at 4605 15 W, Minot, ND, 58703. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 27 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Minot. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Berry Acres 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. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Berry Acres is typically open Monday 12-7PM, Tuesday 12-7PM, Wednesday 12-7PM, Thursday 12-7PM, Friday 12-7PM, Saturday 11AM-7PM, Sunday 11AM-7PM. 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 Berry Acres 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 Berry Acres 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.
Berry Acres sits, near Minot, ND, 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 Berry Acres's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Coleman Corn Maze is our top pick for a Halloween pumpkin patch visit in North Dakota, rated 5.0 out of 5, with Milnor Pumpkin Patch, Papa's Pumpkin Patch, Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch and Berry Acres rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and pumpkin selection, hours and pricing shift as the season goes on — always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out, especially close to Halloween. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in North Dakota.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch to visit for Halloween in North Dakota?
Based on rating and review volume, Coleman Corn Maze ranks first among the pumpkin patches we track in North Dakota, with a 5.0-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its full listing for hours and directions.
When's the best time to visit before Halloween?
The two weekends before Halloween are the most popular — and most crowded — for picking a carving pumpkin, since the field selection is still strong but the pumpkin won't sit around rotting for weeks. A weekday morning in that same window gets you the same selection with a much shorter line.
Do pumpkin patches run out of pumpkins before Halloween?
The best-picked sizes and shapes can thin out in the final week, especially at smaller or heavily-visited farms. If a specific size or look matters for carving, visiting earlier in October is the safer bet than waiting for Halloween week itself.
Can I pick a pumpkin and do other Halloween activities the same trip?
Often, yes — many pumpkin patches also run a corn maze, hayride or haunted attraction on the same property, so it's worth checking the feature tags on each listing above before you go if you want to combine picking a pumpkin with other activities in one visit.
Are these pumpkin patches busy on Halloween weekend?
Generally yes — the final weekend before Halloween is the busiest of the season at most farms. If a quieter visit matters more than picking on the exact weekend, a weekday or the first half of October is usually a calmer option with the same farm.