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Berry Picking in Alaska: What You Need to Know
Looking for berry picking in Alaska? Below is every location mapped across the state, filterable by city or ZIP code so you can find the one closest to you.
Pacific Coast Berry Country
The Pacific Northwest is arguably the finest berry-growing region in the country, with Oregon's Willamette Valley home to the marionberry—a blackberry hybrid developed in Marion County and named for it—alongside major blueberry, raspberry, and boysenberry production. Washington's Whatcom County is often called the Raspberry Capital of the World for its enormous commercial output, and the Puget Sound lowlands support extensive blueberry farming as well. California contributes one of the largest strawberry industries on earth, with u-pick fields scattered through the Central Valley and coastal regions, while Alaska's wild salmonberries, blueberries, and huckleberries sustain a foraging culture distinct from the commercial farms further south.
Best Time for Berry Picking in Alaska
Wild salmonberries, blueberries, and huckleberries from July through September, mostly through foraging rather than commercial farms.
Tips for Berry Picking in Alaska
Conditions for berry picking in Alaska can shift quickly with the weather, so it's worth checking a location's current status before making the drive. Bring cash, since smaller family-run spots aren't always set up to take cards.