Iowa Pumpkin Patches with NO admission cost
Here’s a list of Iowa Pumpkin Patches that have NO admission cost. Of course, you’ll pay for your pumpkins and any other products, but there isn’t a gate or admission fee on top of selecting your pumpkins.
If you know other pumpkin patches with no gate or admission charges, please add them to the comments section below or email me at brian . abeling @gmail.com and I’ll add them to the list.
NE Iowa Pumpkin Patches with no admission
Sherman’s Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze, Manchester, Iowa
Location: 413 S Wayne St, Manchester, IA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShermansPumpkinFarm/
Including a free tractor and wagon ride. The only charge is for the corn maze or the products you purchase.
Otter Creek Orchard Farms, St. Ansgar, Iowa
Location: 4975 Ember Ave Saint Ansgar, Iowa 50472
Website: https://www.ottercreekorchardfarms.com/
There is no admission cost for u-pick apples, pumpkins, mums, and fall decor. Other activities including corn maze, gem mining, bounce pillow, and other activities are at a cost.
Bart’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch, Marion, Iowa
Location: 7307 Alburnett Rd, Marion, IA 52302
Website: https://bartsfarmpumpkins.wixsite.com/oursite
Admission, parking, and petting farm are FREE. Just pay for the pumpkins or other products you want – or pay for other activities as desired, such as: horse rides, corn maze, or hayrides.
JJH Hansen’s Family Farm, Onslow, Iowa
Location: 8212 County Road E-29 Onslow, IA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057363157672181/
Spoerl Heritage Acres, Sherrill, Iowa
Location: 13978 Hammerand Rd, Sherrill, IA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpoerlHeritageAcres
Allen’s Orchard, Marion, Iowa
Location: 5801 N 10th St, Marion, IA
Website: http://www.allensorchard.com/
Known primarily as a u-pick apple orchard, they also have pumpkins.
Kacena Farms, Vinton, Iowa
Location: 2515 55th Street, Vinton IA 52349
Website: https://www.kacenafarms.com/
Hanson’s Hollow, LaPorte City, Iowa
Location: 5071 15th Avenue, LaPorte City, Iowa 50651
Website: https://www.hansonshollow.com/
The Corner Pumpkin Patch, Mason City, Iowa
Location: 1148 4th Street SE, Mason City, IA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095544094495&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Kahler’s Pumpkin Patch, Elgin, Iowa
Location: 22651 Canoe Rd, Elgin, IA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KahlersPumpkinPatch
Denny’s Punkin Patch, Independence, Iowa
Location: 1401 1st Street E, Independence, IA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dennyspunkinpatch
Kroul Farms, Mt Vernon, Iowa
Location: 245 Hwy 1 South Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314
Website: https://www.kroulfarms.com/pumpkins
U-Pick Pumpkins & More, Osage, Iowa
Location: 2335 hwy 218, Osage, IA,
Website: http://upickpumpkinsandmore.50webs.com
Hall Heritage Farms, Monticello, Iowa
Location: 18854 County Road D62 in Monticello
Website: https://www.hhf1871.com/
We have over 100 varieties of pumpkins, Squash, gourds, and ornamental corn. Full service on weekends 8 to 5. We offer self-service on weekdays, 8 to dusk. We have some photo opportunities and a 1952 Massey Harris for kids to play on.
Schuster’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, Dubuque, Iowa
Location: Hwy 52 South to 7541 Schueller Heights Road, Dubuque, IA 52003
Website: http://schusterspumpkinpatch.com/
There is no admission to the grounds, but they do charge $2 per person for the wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.
Red Clover Farms, Alden, Iowa
Location: 14425 Hwy D25, Alden, Iowa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083359716118
Central Iowa Pumpkin Patches with no admission
Pumpkinville and Cornmaze, Mitchellville, Iowa
Location: 618 Center Ave South, Mitchellville, Iowa 50169
Website: https://pumpkinvillecornmaze.com/prices
No general admission cost and the free entry includes free hayrack rides, hay train, playground, bounce house, sack races, tug of war, and lots more!
Wills Family Orchard, Adel, Iowa
Location: 33130 Panther Creek Road, Adel IA 50003
Website: https://willsfamilyorchard.com/pumpkin-patch/
Features apple picking and pumpkins – no admission for picking pumpkins and they provide a wagon and clippers to help you walk away with the exact pumpkin you want!
Berry Patch Farm, Nevada, Iowa
Location: 62785 280th Street, Nevada, Iowa
Website: https://www.berrypatchfarm.com/
Check their website for additional apples and fruits that are also available for picking!
Iowa Orchard, Urbandale, Iowa
Location: 9875 Meredith Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Website: https://www.iowaorchard.com/
No entry fee – just the cost of the pumpkin (.45 cents per lb)
Upstream Gardens & Orchard, Altoona, Iowa
Location: 5987 NE 88th Street, Altoona, Iowa
Website: https://upstreamgardens.com/
Check their website for additional apples and fruits that are also available.
Deal’s Orchard, Jefferson, Iowa
Location: 1102 244th St, Jefferson, IA 50129
Website: https://dealsorchard.com/plan-your-visit/
To visit the pumpkin patch is free – as well as the Apple Barn, listen to live music, or take a weekend hayride. However, there is admission for other items such as Apple Acres (zinnia field, jumping pillows, ropes courses, giant slides, corn maze, etc). But the pumpkin path itself is free, you only pay for the pumpkins you select.
Storybrook Orchard, Story City, Iowa
Location: 12832 royal orchard dr, Story City, IA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Storybook-Orchard-100066385675577
Known primarily for u-pick apples, but also has pumpkins.
Frey’s Pumpkin Patch, Madrid, Iowa
Location: 14198 NW 158th, Madrid, IA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Freys-Pumpkin-Patch-100076958580902
Hinegardener’s Orchard, Montour, Iowa
Location: 1348 295th Street Montour,IA 50173
Website: http://www.hinegardnersorchard.com
Primarily an apple orchard, but also has you pick strawberries and pumpkins.
The Little Farm on 46th, Bondurant, Iowa
Location: 9035 NE 46th St. , Bondurant, IA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091926458235
Harter Family Farm, Pleasantville, Iowa
Location: 659 Lisbon St. Pleasantville, IA 50225
Website: https://www.harterfamilyfarm.com/
Mattingly’s Pumpkin Patch, Toledo, Iowa
Location: 1931 250th St, Toledo, Iowa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattinglypumpkinpatch
Southeast Iowa Pumpkin Patches with no admission
Pierce’s Pumpkin Patch, Chariton, Iowa
Location: 2491 Hwy 14, Chariton, Iowa 50049
Website: https://pumpkinschariton.com/
Over 120 varieties of pumpkins for sale, plus gourds, caramel apples, crafts, and a hay bail maze with animals.
Sass Family Farm, Riverside, Iowa
Location: 3060 160th St. Riverside, IA 52327
Website: https://sassfamilyfarms.com/produce
Mairet Farms, Muscatine, Iowa
Location: 4707 S Hwy 61, Muscatine, IA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Mairet-Farms-100068062447841
Western Iowa Pumpkin Patches with no admission
Welch’s Pumpkin Patch, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Location: 17676 Sunnydale Rd, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
Website: https://welchspumpkins.wixsite.com/patch
Family-owned pumpkin patch that not only has pumpkins, but also gourds and apples.
Flatrack Farms, Garner, Iowa
Location: 2040 280th Street, Garner, Iowa
Website: https://flatrackfarms.com/
Admission to the pumpkin patch is free. Additional cost for kids fun zone.
Fields of Fun, Sioux Center, Iowa
Location: 3273 400th St, Sioux Center, Iowa
Website: https://www.fieldsoffun.net/
No admission for picking pumpkins, petting zoo, or play area for kids. Cost for corn maze, train rides, hayrides.
Jones Nursery, Storm Lake, Iowa
Location: 861 Highway 7, Storm Lake, IA,
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonesnurserystormlake/
Hoefling’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, Marcus, Iowa
Location: 5303 D Avenue, Marcus, Iowa,
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHoeflingPumpkinPatch
Solsma’s Punkin Patch and Fireworks, Sanborn, Iowa
Location: 6190 320th St, Sanborn, IA
Website :https://www.solsma.com/
Admission to the pumpkin patch is always FREE!
The Corner Pumpkin Patch, Leland, Iowa
Location: 17925 Hwy 9, Leland, IA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCornerPumpkinPatch
Holly View Acres, Hornick, Iowa
Location: 2941 Moville Blacktop, Hornick, Iowa
Website: https://hollyviewacres.com/
Over 60 varieties of pumpkins and gourds with no admission price (corn maze is a separate admission).
Hillside Harvest, Smithland, Iowa
Location: 3185 Hwy 141, Smithland, IA,
Website: https://hillsideharvestiowa.square.site/
Bode’s Moonlight Gardens, Algona, Iowa
Location: 2304 140th Avenue, Algona, Iowa
Website: https://www.bodemoonlightgardens.com/pumpkins.html
Henningsen Harvest, Atlantic, Iowa
Location: 54868 Highland Rd, Atlantic, Iowa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hennharvest/
Stirtz Pumpkins, Missouri Valley, Iowa
Location: Missouri Valley, Iowa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StirtzPumpkins
Iowa Orchard in Urbandale should be on this list. There is no gate admission here. Please add us to your list.
Otter Creek Orchard in St. Ansgar
Harvestville farm -Donnelson Iowa
http://www.harvestvillefarm.com
And also
Appleberry Orchard -Donnelson Iowa
http://www.appleberryorchard.com
Wills Family Orchard should be in this list also. They are free admission and have the best Apple cider and apple cider donuts in all of Iowa. A must see. 33130 Panther creek Road Adel, Iowa.
Wills Family Orchard, southwest of Adel
Martin Garden Pumpkin Farm, Randolph, Iowa!!
Stirtz Pumpkins has lots of pumpkin varieties, Indian corn, gourds, and more! 30 mins north of Omaha, NE outside of Missouri Valley, IA
https://www.bodemoonlightgardens.com/pumpkins.html
Algona, IA!
Henningsen’s Harvest,
on G30, Atlantic, IA
Lots of varieties of pumpkins and Gourds
Appleberry Farm Marshalltown
Kacena Farms in Vinton, Iowa has a no gate admission also.
https://www.kacenafarms.com/pumpkin-barn
Jim’s Greenhouse also has a sunflower field, mini horse to pet, & peacocks to view.
Montrose, Iowa