26 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own peaches in New York, New Jersey & Connecticut. The season typically runs July to September. The closest is Demarest Farms in Hillsdale, NJ, about 45m from Manhattan, and 17 of them are reachable without a car.
See these farms on the interactive map → · Full seasonal calendar
More guides: Peach picking in New York · Peach picking in New Jersey · Peach picking in Connecticut
quickest orchard fix from the city
quick, no-frills apple picking closest to NYC
low-key strawberry picking near the Turnpike
free-entry, dog-friendly orchard
“In late summer, we often stop by to gather up the peaches to eat right from the bowl.” (July 2025, NJ Mom)
Plan your visit →peaches and cider donuts near the Shore
historic no-admission orchard close to NYC
widest variety of crops all season
“We had taken the tractor ride through the apple and peach orchards and had a wonderful time picking fruit right from the tree.” (September 2025, Google review)
Plan your visit →family day trip via Metro-North with cider and donuts
relaxed family apple picking with hayrides
“Peaches and apples are fresh off the trees and walking the orchards is very peaceful.” (July 2025, Google review)
Plan your visit →cider lovers and big orchard energy
longest picking season and fruit variety
widest variety of pick-your-own crops
apple picking plus a hike
closest all-in-one orchard + petting zoo to NYC
apple picking plus wine tasting
“donut peaches, perfectly ripe, sweet, and absolutely worth the hunt” (October 2025, Google review)
Plan your visit →peach and stone-fruit picking
“I had the peach pizza and wow, it was amazing.” (September 2025, Google review)
Plan your visit →all-season organic picking with hard cider
rare berries and serious fruit variety
all-day family farm adventure
classic no-frills u-pick closest on Long Island
longest picking season on the shoreline
families with young kids
“The day I wanted to go, it was also peach picking season at the farm and we are a peach loving family!” (September 2013, Out and About Mom (blog))
Plan your visit →biggest all-day agritourism destination
widest variety of U-pick crops
“There are so many beautiful peach trees!” (July 2012, Out and About Mom (blog))
Plan your visit →early-season apples and farm bakery
pick-everything-yourself experience
Typically July to September in the NYC region; exact dates shift with the weather each year, so check the farm's picking report before you go.
Demarest Farms in Hillsdale, NJ, about 45m from Manhattan.
Yes: 17 of these 26 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.
