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Blueberry Picking in New Mexico: What You Need to Know
New Mexico is home to a range of spots for blueberry picking, spread across the state's different growing regions. This page rounds up every blueberry picking location listed in New Mexico so you can compare distance, ratings, and reviews before deciding where to go.
Mountain West Blueberry Growing
True blueberry farming is genuinely difficult across the mountain west, where high elevation, alkaline soil, and harsh winters work against the crop's preference for acidic, well-drained ground. Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming each have only a small number of dedicated growers who succeed through heavy soil amendment, and several of these states see visitors turn instead to wild huckleberries — a different but beloved regional fruit — for a similar foraging experience.
Best Time for Blueberry Picking in New Mexico
No meaningful commercial blueberry season given the state's alkaline soil and dry climate.
Tips for Blueberry Picking in New Mexico
Call ahead or check a location's website before visiting, since hours and availability for blueberry picking can change with the weather and time of year. Weekday visits are usually less crowded than weekends.