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Fall is the best time to get outside in Morris County, and nothing says the season quite like a wagon ride out to the orchard. Every year our readers ask us the same thing once the mornings turn cool: where can you actually pick your own apples and pumpkins close to home? Good news. You do not have to leave the county. From Chester to Long Valley to Morristown, these six family farms let you fill a bag with apples, hunt down the perfect pumpkin, and grab a warm cider donut on the way out. Here is our guide to apple picking and pumpkin picking in Morris County, NJ for fall 2026.
When is apple and pumpkin picking season in Morris County?
Apple picking in New Jersey usually starts in late August and runs through October, with the widest variety in September. Pumpkin picking ramps up in the middle to end of September and lasts into early November. Weekends draw the biggest crowds, so if you want a quieter visit, go on a weekday or first thing in the morning. Picking always depends on the weather and the harvest, so it is smart to check the farm’s website or call ahead before you make the drive.
The best apple and pumpkin picking farms in Morris County
Alstede Farms, Chester
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester. Alstede is the big one, a working farm with pick your own apples from Labor Day through October and pick your own pumpkins from the middle of September into November. It is open daily, and beyond the fields you will find a farm store, animals, and seasonal events all fall long. Call ahead at (908) 879-7189 to confirm what is ready to pick before you go.
Ort Farms, Long Valley
25 Bartley Road, Long Valley. Ort Farms leans all the way into fall. Take a tractor hayride out to the pumpkin patch, which opens around September 20, and pick from more than five acres of apples including Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, and Cortland. There is a five acre corn maze, apple cannons, a cow train, and a farm stand known for its cider donuts. Open daily.
Riamede Farm, Chester
122 Oakdale Road, Chester. Riamede calls itself New Jersey’s oldest pick your own apple orchard, and that old fashioned vibe is the whole point. The you pick fields open in mid August and run through the fall with around 50 apple varieties, plus pumpkins and free wagon rides through the scenic orchards on fall weekends. Weekday and weekend admission differ, so check the rates before you head out.
Wightman’s Farms, Morristown
1111 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown. Family run since 1922, Wightman’s is the closest orchard to Morristown. Weekend hayrides start the weekend after Labor Day and run through October, and each ride comes with a free pick your own pumpkin. Apple picking is offered through a club membership, and there is a giant corn maze and a farm market on site.
Stony Hill Farms, Chester
15 North Road, Chester. Stony Hill pairs u pick apples and pumpkins with a Maze Fun Park, and the 2026 corn maze theme is NJ 250, a nod to the state’s anniversary. Fall picking hours run from 10 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon, with the last ticket sold at 4. Between the maze, the fun park, and the fields, it is an easy full day out for families.
Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill, Chester
104 State Park Road, Chester. A seventh generation farm tucked near Hacklebarney State Park, this one is all about the cider. Pick your own apples and pumpkins, then catch the free cider pressing demonstrations offered most weekends in late September and October. Do not leave without the wood pressed apple cider and the homemade cider donuts. Admission is free, and fall hours run Thursday through Sunday.
Tips for a great picking day
A few things we have learned over the years. Wear closed shoes and expect some mud after rain. Bring cash, since a few farms charge separate admission or picking fees. Go early on weekends to beat the crowds and get first pick of the pumpkins. And leave time for the extras, because the hayrides, corn mazes, and cider donuts are half the fun.
Once your bags are full, keep the fall momentum going. Check out our roundup of fall festivals in Morris County and our guide to Morris County farmers markets for more ways to enjoy the season. However you spend it, there is no better place to fall for autumn than right here in Morris County.
