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Bridgewater has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 2 are within 25 miles. Bridgewater is about 37 miles west of Sioux Falls, SD.
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- Apples Last weeks around Bridgewater, typically through early November. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: Homestead Orchard (19 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for South Dakota, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 30). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around Bridgewater
- 16 mi That Pickin Patch Hartford Pumpkins
- 19 mi Homestead Orchard Parker Apples
What you can pick near Bridgewater
Draw a 25-mile circle around Bridgewater and you get 3 U-pick farms in 3 towns, including 1 orchard with apples, 1 pumpkin patch and 1 corn maze. For 2 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
The one farm inside Bridgewater is Area 81 Crop Maze, with corn maze. It sits on 27159 US HWY 81. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Homestead Orchard Parker | 19 mi | 1 |
| Pumpkins | That Pickin Patch Hartford | 16 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Area 81 Crop Maze Bridgewater | in town | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- September: apples (1), pumpkins (1), corn maze (1)
- October: apples (1), pumpkins (1), corn maze (1)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in South Dakota; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Bridgewater
Around Bridgewater the last spring frost usually comes around April 30, and the first fall frost around October 7. That leaves about 161 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in South Dakota | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn maze | September to October | 63–77 °F | 4 | 1 |
October brings highs around 63 °F and mornings near 39 °F, so pack a warm layer for the corn maze.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Bridgewater, 8 miles away. The actual dates in Bridgewater can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest Bridgewater, 17 mi away.
Nearby towns
- Sioux Falls, SD 1 farm · 33 mi
- Harrisburg, SD 3 farms · 36 mi
- Yankton, SD 3 farms · 37 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Bridgewater: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Bridgewater, SD?
We know of one farm in Bridgewater: Area 81 Crop Maze. Within 25 miles there are 2 more.
What can you pick in Bridgewater?
The farms here list corn maze most often. Seasons change every year with the weather, so check the farm's website or call before you go.
When is the last frost in Bridgewater?
Around April 30 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 7. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Bridgewater, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Bridgewater?
Homestead Orchard in Parker, about 19 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in South Dakota is September to October.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Bridgewater?
That Pickin Patch in Hartford, about 16 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in South Dakota is September to October.
Where is the closest corn maze to Bridgewater?
Right in Bridgewater: Area 81 Crop Maze. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in South Dakota is September to October.
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