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Berry Picking in New Mexico: What You Need to Know
New Mexico is home to a range of spots for berry picking, spread across the state's different growing regions. This page rounds up every berry picking location listed in New Mexico so you can compare distance, ratings, and reviews before deciding where to go.
Mountain West Berries
Berry picking in the mountain west is a more rugged and varied affair than in the country's major commercial berry regions, blending small cultivated raspberry and strawberry farms with a strong tradition of wild foraging for huckleberries, chokecherries, and buffaloberries. Montana's wild huckleberry is something close to a state obsession, found in everything from jam to ice cream, while Utah's Bear Lake raspberries have built a regional following strong enough to support an annual festival. Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming all contribute small but dedicated berry-growing communities that take advantage of the high-altitude sun and cool nights to concentrate flavor in whatever fruit they produce.
Best Time for Berry Picking in New Mexico
Midsummer into early fall for the high-altitude raspberry farms in the valleys north of Santa Fe.
Tips for Berry Picking in New Mexico
Call ahead or check a location's website before visiting, since hours and availability for berry picking can change with the weather and time of year. Weekday visits are usually less crowded than weekends.