The Top 9 Places Go Peach Picking Near Rockland County
These farms and orchards offer peach picking in NJ and NY, perfect for a day trip to go peach picking near Rockland County.
Eastmont Orchards
321 County Road 537, Colts Neck, NJ
732-542-5404
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Approximate drive from Nanuet: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am-6pm
Admission: Pay by the pound for what you pick. Prices subject to change. Reservations aren’t required and there is no entrance fee.
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: It sells local honey and jams at its stand.
Battleview Orchards
91 Wemrock Road, Freehold, NJ
732-462-0756
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Approximate drive from Nanuet: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Hours: Wednesday-Monday, 9am-1pm or 3pm depending on the day (check Facebook or call to confirm)
Admission: Pay by pound for all the fruit you pick. Orchard is cash only and reservations aren’t required.
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.
Von Thun Farms
438 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ
908-689-3761
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Approximate drive from Nanuet: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 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 or $28). 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 offers horseback riding and has a barnyard buddies kids’ program for young outdoorsy kids interested in farm life.
Why we love it: Check out the Sunflower Trail that’s open daily through Labor Day.
Peach Picking in CT
Silverman’s Farm
451 Sport Hill Road, Easton, CT
203-261-3306
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Approximate drive from Nanuet: 1 hour
Hours: daily, 9am-4pm
Admission: Everyone 4 and up must have a bag. $4 for ¼ pack bag and $12 for ½ pack bag.
Silverman’s Farm has been a family owned and operated business since the early 1920s. Their country market boasts fruits, veggies, dairy products, jams, jellies and sweet treats. Besides peaches, they have pick-your-own apples, raspberries and blueberries. Since something is always happening here, check the schedule of events to see what’s going on.
Why we love it: Visit the animal farm to feed and pet buffalo, llamas, alpacas, deer and more. The farm also hosts story and craft times.