Summer doesn’t just bring berry picking season; it’s also peach picking season in the New York area! Plus, nearby peach picking in NJ is the ideal opportunity for a summer day trip from Staten Island. Your kids can pick the juiciest peaches they can find right off the tree. Then take them home and use them to make some cobbler, pie, or whatever other peach creations you can fathom—or simply eat the fruit as is! You’re sure to create some Instagrammable moments and memories during your family adventure.
When are peaches in season for picking in New Jersey? Peaches are typically ready to pick mid-July through mid-September. Though, it depends on the farm and the weather we’ve had. As with any fruit-picking outing, be sure to call before leaving to ensure the farm is open and has produce available to pick.
Peach Picking in NJ
Here are some orchards that you can hit up for peach picking in New Jersey, all within a 1-hour, 30-minute drive from Staten Island.
Eastmont Orchards
321 County Road 537, Colts Neck, NJ
732-542-5404
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Approximate drive from Staten Island: 45 minutes
Hours: The standard hours for the orchard are 9am – 4:30pm on weekdays and 9am – 5:30pm, weekends through October.
Admission: Free. $2 for reusable tote bag.
Formerly known as Delicious Orchards, the first apple trees on this farm were planted in 1911. Since 1923, Eastmont Orchards has been a part of the community, providing a fun, family-friendly place for people to visit and gather fresh fruit.
Why we love it: There is a variety of peaches and apples to choose from.
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Battleview Orchards
91 Wemrock Road, Freehold, NJ
732-462-0756
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Approximate drive from Staten Island: 45 minutes
Hours: The picking hours vary according to supply, season and weather. Check Facebook or call for daily hours and information.
Admission: There is an entrance fee during strawberry picking season. All other crops do not have an entrance fee. Orchard is cash only.
This fourth-generation family-run farm has been owned and operated by the Applegate family since 1908. Check out the website for mouthwatering peach recipes like peach crisp, shortcake, and shake. Save room for the farm’s apple cider doughnuts which are sold at the country market.
Why we love it: The farm also has pick-your-own apples, strawberries, sour cherries, nectarines, and pumpkins at various times throughout the year.
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Alstede Farms
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ
908-879-7189
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Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Hours: daily, 9am-6pm; must enter by 4:30pm
Admission: Check updates on the website.
Make a day out of your visit. Every entry ticket includes access to the pick-your-own peach area, a container, the cost of the fruit, scenic hay wagon rides around the farm, and access to its hay pyramid, evergreen maze, and Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail.
Why we love it: Check it out in the fall for pumpkin picking.
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Von Thun Farms
438 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ
908-689-3761
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Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Hours: Daily, 10am-5pm
Admission: Everyone older than 2 needs to purchase admission to the field, which is $3 per person, as well as a picking container (small or 3 pounds is $10; bucket or 7 pounds is $20; large or 11lbs is $30). No reservations are needed.
Nestled in scenic Warren County, the farm is open spring, summer, and fall with activities for the whole family. Besides peach picking, it also has strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, apple, and pumpkin picking. Plus, it has a PonyPals program for young horse lovers that teaches the care and handling of both horses and ponies.
Why we love it: Check out the Sunflower Trail that’s open daily through Labor Day.
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Demarest Farms
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ
201-666-0472
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Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Hours: Schedule your trip using the online reservation system.
Admission: $5 per person ages 2 and older. Includes free parking and entrance to the peach orchard, plus $15 for a bag (holds about 10-12 pounds). Free admission for children younger than 2.
Open since 1886, this farm is a staple in Bergen County. Hayrides still aren’t being given right now, so wear shoes for walking on uneven surfaces. No outside items allowed including backpacks and purses.
Why we love it: Come fall, this spot is hopping with apple and pumpkin pickers. And be sure to get some homemade doughnuts and potato pancakes in the shop.
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This article was updated from Aug. 2, 2022.
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