As summer arrives in the Pacific Northwest, the hills and valleys around Portland become ripe with an abundance of delicious wild berries. For those living in or visiting the Portland area, berry picking can be a fun and rewarding outdoor activity. This is a wonderful activity to share with kids. 

The most common berries found in the Portland region include:

  • Blueberries- Wild blueberry bushes can be found in mountain areas outside the city. The peak blueberry season is usually in late summer.
  • Raspberries – Both red and golden raspberries grow wild throughout the forests and fields around Portland. Raspberry season typically runs from mid-summer into early fall.
  • Marionberries- A large, deep purple blackberry-like fruit that is a regional specialty. Marionberries tend to ripen in mid-to-late summer.
  • Salmonberries- These large, orange-red berries have a sweet-tart flavor and grow abundantly in coastal regions near Portland. They typically ripen in early summer.
  • Strawberries- These are typically the first berries to the party. They are sweet berries normally bright red. The local Hood variety is a prized find, but strawberries in this region are incredible. 
  • Tayberries- A variety of berry that is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry. Tayberries have a rich, complex, tart-sweet flavor and dark purple-red color when ripe.

When berry picking, be sure to bring the proper supplies, including a sturdy container (please check each place for their container policies), sun protection, and plenty of water. With a little care and preparation, a berry-picking adventure can be a delightful way to enjoy the natural bounty of the Pacific Northwest around Portland.

We have compiled a top ten list of berry farms around the Portland, Oregon area for you. The farms are presented in alphabetical order. For each farm, the different varieties of berries are listed in the order of their typical picking season, from earliest to latest. It’s important to note that most of these farms also grow a wide variety of other crops beyond just berries.

Top 10 Berry Picking Stops

Albeke Farms
16107 S Wilson Road, Oregon City, Oregon
Berry Crops: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, marionberries
Open for U-Pick from late June through August.

Boones Ferry Berry Farm 
19602 NE Boones Ferry Road, Hubbard, Oregon
Berry Crops: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
Open for U-Pick from June through September.

The Gorge White House
2265 OR-35, Hood River, Oregon
Berry Crops: Strawberries, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries
Open for U-Pick from late spring through early fall.

Hoffman Farms Store 
22242 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, Oregon
Berry Crops: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, tayberries, blackcaps, marionberries, boysenberries
Open for U-Pick from June through September.

Hot tip: Always order the shakes at the farm stand.

The Pumpkin Patch at Sauvie Island
16511 NW Gillihan Road, Portland, Oregon
Berry Crops: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, marionberries, blackberries
Open for U-Pick from June through October.

Red Berry Barn
19200 SW Chapman, Sherwood, Oregon
Berry Crops: Strawberries, raspberries, marionberries, boysenberries, blueberries, blackberries
Open for U-Pick from June through September.

Rowell Bros Berry Farm
24100 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Hillsboro, Oregon
Berry Crops: Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, boysenberries, marionberries
Bring cash or a check. Open for U-Pick from June through September.

Sauvie Island Farms  
19818 NW Sauvie Island Road, Portland, Oregon
Berry Crops: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, marionberries, blackberries, yellow raspberries, and cherries.
Open for U-Pick from May through October.

Topaz Farm
17100 NW Sauvie Island Road, Portland, Oregon
Berry Crops: Strawberries, blueberries, marionberries, blackberries and boysenberries
Open for U-Pick from June through September.

West Union Gardens
775 NW Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro, Oregon
Berry Crops: Tayberries, blackberries, loganberries
Open for U-Pick from June through August.

With so many wonderful options for berry picking in the Portland region, summer is the perfect time to get out and explore the area’s natural bounty. As you can see, berry picking adventure is sure to be a delightful and delicious experience. So grab your basket and head out to one (or more!) of these top-notch berry farms around Portland.