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Berry Picking in Colorado: What You Need to Know
Colorado offers plenty of options for berry picking, from well-known destinations to smaller family-run spots. Browse every listing below, or search your ZIP code to find the nearest one.
Mountain West Berries
Berry picking in the mountain west is a more rugged and varied affair than in the country's major commercial berry regions, blending small cultivated raspberry and strawberry farms with a strong tradition of wild foraging for huckleberries, chokecherries, and buffaloberries. Montana's wild huckleberry is something close to a state obsession, found in everything from jam to ice cream, while Utah's Bear Lake raspberries have built a regional following strong enough to support an annual festival. Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming all contribute small but dedicated berry-growing communities that take advantage of the high-altitude sun and cool nights to concentrate flavor in whatever fruit they produce.
Best Time for Berry Picking in Colorado
July through August for the foothill raspberry and currant farms west of Denver, with the brief window driven by the region's high-altitude growing conditions.
Tips for Berry Picking in Colorado
Before heading out for berry picking anywhere in Colorado, a quick call or website check can save a wasted trip if conditions have changed. Early in the day tends to mean better selection and shorter lines.