Updated October 2026. The best pumpkin picking near Denville, NJ is closer than most people think: there is a pumpkin patch with free weekend hayrides right on Cooper Road in Denville, and the big Chester farms are about 25 to 35 minutes west on Route 24. This guide covers nine farms within roughly 35 minutes of downtown Denville, with 2026 hours, ticket prices, whether you need to book ahead, and what is actually included.
We checked each farm’s own website, ticket page or official listing in early October 2026. Drive times are estimates from downtown Denville without traffic; fall weekend traffic on Route 24 and Route 206 in Chester can add 15 minutes or more. Pair the trip with our Denville farmers market guide or our list of Denville bakeries and dessert spots on the way home.
Quick picks
- Closest to home: Union Hill Farms, Denville, about 10 minutes, free weekend hayrides to the patch.
- Best all-in price for a family: Fosterfields, Morristown, $15 per person with cider pressing and a wagon ride.
- Biggest full-day farm: Alstede Farms, Chester, with hayrides, mazes and Harvest Moon Nights.
- Best for apples and pumpkins in one stop: Riamede Farm, Chester.
- Best bundled ticket: Wightman Farms, Morristown, $30 includes a pumpkin, hayrides and the corn maze.
Pumpkin farms near Denville at a glance
| Farm | Town | Drive from Denville | Book ahead? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hill Farms | Denville | About 10 min | No |
| Sun High Orchards | Randolph | About 15 min | Call first |
| Fosterfields | Morristown | About 20 min | Yes, to guarantee a pumpkin |
| Wightman Farms | Morristown | About 20 to 25 min | No, tickets sold on site |
| Stony Hill Farms | Chester | About 25 min | Online saves money |
| Riamede Farm | Chester | About 30 min | Yes, entry not guaranteed without a ticket |
| Alstede Farms | Chester | About 30 min | Recommended, timed tickets |
| Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill | Chester | About 35 min | No |
| Ort Farms | Long Valley | About 35 min | Weekend tickets online |
Union Hill Farms (Denville)
Denville’s own pumpkin patch. Union Hill Farms has been growing in town since 1986, and in October it runs free weekend hayrides out to a patch of pumpkins grown right here. It is low-key and quick, which makes it the easy choice for toddlers or a Saturday morning errand. The farm also sells produce it grows. Hours are seasonal and not posted on a website, so call before you go.
Address: 25 Cooper Road, Denville, NJ 07834
Phone: (973) 366-0440
Hours: Hayrides to the patch on October weekends; call ahead to confirm times
Website: facebook.com/unionhillfarmsnj
Sun High Orchards (Randolph)
A long-running Randolph orchard and farm market about 15 minutes from Denville. Know before you go: the farm posted that there is no apple picking from Oct. 3 to 12 this year, with pick-your-own possibly reopening later in October depending on weekly checks. The farm market is open daily, so call ahead to see what is available before you drive over.
Address: 19 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869
Phone: (973) 584-4734
Hours: October, weekdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Website: sunhigh.com
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm (Morristown)
The Morris County Park Commission’s working farm runs Fall Farm Fun every October weekend: watch apples get pressed into cider, ride a wagon around the farm and pick your own pumpkin. It is the best value on this list for a family and a nice dose of history on the side. Preregister online, because a pumpkin is guaranteed only with preregistration. Remaining 2026 dates are Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31.
Address: 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 326-7645
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays in October, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: $15 per person
Website: morrisparks.net
Wightman Farms (Morristown)
A family farm on Route 202 since 1922. Its Fall Festival ticket is $30 per person (under 3 free) and bundles unlimited hayrides, one pumpkin from the hayride pumpkin field, the giant corn maze and hay bale mazes, and entry to the apple orchard. Apples are extra at $3.79 per pound, and the pumpkin slingshot runs weekends only. Tickets are sold at the booth in the front lot and are not refundable. Give yourself at least an hour before gates close.
Address: 1111 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 425-9819
Hours: Fall Festival Fridays noon to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., last tickets 4:30 p.m.; farm market daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Website: wightmanfarms.com
Stony Hill Farms (Chester)
Stony Hill’s fall Maze Fun Park runs daily through Nov. 1, 2026, with a giant corn maze, rope maze, trike racing and a mega slide. General admission is $15.99, the Maze Master ticket is $21.99 and the Adventurer ticket is $25.99, all plus tax, and buying online saves up to $4 per ticket. Kids 2 and under are free. Pumpkin picking is a separate add-on reached by hayride on weekends only; weekdays have no hayrides except select holidays. Most October Saturdays add Flashlight Nights in the corn maze from 6 to 9 p.m.
Address: 15 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908) 879-2908
Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Nov. 1, last ticket one hour before closing
Website: stonyhillfarms.com
Riamede Farm (Chester)
Riamede is the pick for families who want apples and pumpkins in the same trip. Pumpkins are picked right off the vine, the orchard is open for apple picking, and flowers are open for picking too. Weekend general admission is $15.50 online through Oct. 25 ($19.50 at the gate), dropping to $12.50 online from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. A non-holiday weekday ticket is $5 plus a small fee. Apples are $3.99 per pound. Buy ahead: the farm says admission is not guaranteed without an advance ticket. The hay wagon runs on weekends only.
Address: 122 Oakdale Road, Chester, NJ 07930
Hours: Wednesday to Monday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed Tuesdays; last picking entry 4 p.m.
Website: riamedefarm.com
Alstede Farms (Chester)
The biggest operation in the Chester farm belt. A pick-your-own ticket includes scenic hay wagon rides plus the giant corn maze, an evergreen maze, a hay pyramid and a tractor tire slide. For pumpkins, each ticket carries a $9.99 credit toward the pumpkin you pick. Timed tickets for Oct. 10 started at $21.99. Buying online saves $8 per ticket versus the admission shed, though online orders carry a $10 transaction fee. On Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission is free with the purchase of a picking container. Harvest Moon Nights add a night corn maze, moonlit hayrides, live music and bonfires on October Friday and Saturday nights at 6 p.m., with tickets from $19.99 to $22.99.
Address: 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908) 879-7189
Hours: Pick-your-own daily, weekdays 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last admission); farm store daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Website: alstedefarms.com
Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill (Chester)
A smaller, calmer stop known for its cider, cider donuts and farm store full of baked goods and local products. In fall it offers pick-your-own apples, pumpkins and sunflowers plus a corn maze, and the hot dog and ice cream stand is open weekends. The farm posts daily updates on Facebook rather than its website, so check there for current picking conditions. In November it switches to Thursday through Sunday until Thanksgiving week.
Address: 104 State Park Road, Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908) 879-6593
Website: hacklebarneyfarm.com
Ort Farms (Long Valley)
Ort Farms runs its Fall Festival every weekend in September and October with apple and pumpkin picking, hayrides, farm animals, play areas, food trucks and live music. Weekend visits use a full-farm admission ticket sold online; weekdays are a quieter “Classic Farm Day” that still includes pick-your-own, hayrides and the play structures. Apple varieties listed as picking now include Gala, Empire and Ida Red. Military members and veterans get in free with valid ID.
Address: 25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Phone: (908) 876-3351
Hours: Orchard and pumpkin fields daily 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission 5:30 p.m.); hayrides daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; farm market daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Website: ortfarms.com
Tips for pumpkin picking near Denville
- Go on a weekday if you can. Riamede’s weekday ticket is $5, and Alstede’s Wednesday deal waives admission with a container purchase.
- Buy weekend tickets the night before. Riamede, Alstede and Stony Hill all charge less online, and Riamede may turn away walk-ups.
- Check the hayride schedule. Stony Hill and Riamede run hayrides on weekends only.
- Wear boots. Pumpkin fields get muddy after rain.
- Bring a wagon or a strong back. Most farms do not carry big pumpkins to your car.
Frequently asked questions
Is there pumpkin picking in Denville, NJ?
Yes. Union Hill Farms at 25 Cooper Road in Denville runs free weekend hayrides to its pumpkin patch in October. Call (973) 366-0440 to confirm hours before you go.
Which pumpkin patch near Denville has free admission?
Union Hill Farms’ weekend hayrides to its Denville patch are free, and you pay for the pumpkins you take. Alstede Farms waives admission on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the purchase of a picking container.
Do I need tickets in advance for Chester pumpkin farms?
At Riamede Farm, yes; the farm says entry is not guaranteed without an advance ticket. Alstede Farms and Stony Hill Farms sell timed or discounted tickets online, and Wightman Farms in Morristown sells tickets on site.
How far is Chester from Denville?
The Chester farms are roughly 15 to 18 miles from downtown Denville, about 25 to 35 minutes by car without traffic. Fall weekend traffic on Route 24 can add time.
Where can I pick apples and pumpkins on the same trip near Denville?
Riamede Farm, Alstede Farms, Hacklebarney Farm and Ort Farms all offer both apple and pumpkin picking, and Wightman Farms’ festival ticket includes orchard entry plus a pumpkin.
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