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There's one place to pick your own fruit in Waterford. Another 5 are within 25 miles. From Modesto, CA, Waterford lies roughly 11 miles to the east.
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- Apples In season around Waterford, typically through early December. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: Harris Orchards (21 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for California, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around January 31). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Waterford
- 9 mi R.A.M. Farms Turlock Corn mazePumpkins
- 15 mi Riverdance Farms Livingston BlueberriesCherriesLavender
- 21 mi Harris Orchards Ripon Apples
- 24 mi Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Patterson PumpkinsCorn maze
- 24 mi Hunter Farms Atwater Corn mazePumpkins
The Waterford area at a glance
Counting Waterford itself, we list 6 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 6 towns: 3 pumpkin patches, 3 corn mazes, 2 with blueberries, 1 with cherries and 1 orchard with apples. For 6 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
The one farm inside Waterford is Blueberry Bluff Blueberries, with blueberries. It posts updates online. If it's closed or picked out, the table below shows the next-closest farm for each crop.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | R.A.M. Farms Turlock | 9 mi | 3 |
| Corn maze | R.A.M. Farms Turlock | 9 mi | 3 |
| Blueberries | Blueberry Bluff Blueberries Waterford | in town | 2 |
| Cherries | Riverdance Farms Livingston | 15 mi | 1 |
| Apples | Harris Orchards Ripon | 21 mi | 1 |
| Lavender | Riverdance Farms Livingston | 15 mi | 1 |
Month by month around Waterford
- May: blueberries (2), cherries (1)
- June: blueberries (2), cherries (1)
- July: blueberries (2)
- August: apples (1)
- September: corn maze (3), apples (1)
- October: pumpkins (3), corn maze (3), apples (1)
- November: apples (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in California; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Waterford
In a typical year Waterford sees its last frost around January 31 and the first one of fall around December 5. That leaves about 312 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until December 5, pumpkin patches and orchards near Waterford often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in California | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | May to July | 82–95 °F | 1 | 1 |
Blueberry season here runs into July, when afternoon highs average 95 °F. Most farms open early, and the morning is the easier time to pick.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Waterford, 9 miles away. The actual dates in Waterford 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 Waterford, 9 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Modesto Certified Farmers' Market Modesto · 11 mi · Thu, Sat · year-round · SNAP/EBT
More towns with U-pick near Waterford
- Turlock, CA 1 farm · 9 mi
- Merced, CA 1 farm · 33 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Waterford: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Waterford, CA?
We know of one farm in Waterford: Blueberry Bluff Blueberries. Within 25 miles there are 5 more.
What can you pick in Waterford?
The farms here list blueberries most often. Picking dates around Waterford move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Waterford?
Around January 31 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around December 5. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Waterford, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Waterford?
R.A.M. Farms in Turlock, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in California is October.
Where is the closest corn maze to Waterford?
R.A.M. Farms in Turlock, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with corn maze in total. The usual season in California is September to October.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Waterford?
Right in Waterford: Blueberry Bluff Blueberries. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in California is May to July.
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