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Blueberry Picking in Colorado: What You Need to Know
Colorado offers plenty of options for blueberry 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 Blueberry Growing
True blueberry farming is genuinely difficult across the mountain west, where high elevation, alkaline soil, and harsh winters work against the crop's preference for acidic, well-drained ground. Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming each have only a small number of dedicated growers who succeed through heavy soil amendment, and several of these states see visitors turn instead to wild huckleberries — a different but beloved regional fruit — for a similar foraging experience.
Best Time for Blueberry Picking in Colorado
A short, limited season in July for the small number of amended-soil growers near Denver.
Tips for Blueberry Picking in Colorado
Before heading out for blueberry 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.