Farmers markets are certainly a great source of local produce, but sometimes you would just rather pick your own, and here's where you need to go in western Colorado to pick your own fruit.

Some people like to grow their own produce, while others go crazy at farmers markets. Still, others prefer to pick their own. If you are one of those, you are in luck.

According to pickyourown.org, here are some places you can go and pick your own produce in western Colorado.

Pick Your Own Fruit in Mesa County

Fruit Basket Orchards - Grand Junction

  • 253 32 1/2 road,
  • Peaches, cherries, plums, nectarines, raspberries, apples, and pears.
  • (970) 434-3063.
  • Regular store hours Friday and Saturday 9AM-4PM.

Bolton's Orchards - Grand Junction

  •  2257 L Road,
  • Fruit and vegetables including apples, peaches, pears, plums, and cherries.
  • Open 3PM-7PM daily through mid-November
  • 970 216 6048 or  970-241- 9398

Pick Your Own Fruit in Garfield County

Orchard Creek Ranch - Glenwood Springs


Pick Your Own Fruit in Delta County

Camelot Farms - Paonia

  • 15911 Black Ridge Road
  • Apples, apricots, cherries, herbs/spices, lavender, pears, raspberries (red), raspberries (yellow), tomatoes
  • 8AM-8PM
  • 970- 527- 3194
  • Many varieties of fruit
  • Phone: 970-527-6122
  • 15836 Black Bridge Road
  • Apples, pears, peaches, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, grapes, and vegetables
  • 970-527-6838

Delicious Orchards - Hotchkiss

  • 39126 HWY 133
  • Cherries, apples, peaches, apricots, pears, nectarines.
  • 8AM-6PM
  • 970- 527-1110
  • 18561 Surface Creek Road
  • Apples, apricots, beans, beets, blackberries, cherries, cucumbers, currants (red and black), grapes, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables
  • 970-250-5829

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