Let’s Get Picky – Where Families Can Pick Fruit in the Lansing Area
U pick fruit picking is a highlight during Michigan summers.
There are so many reasons to get to a U Pick farm for blueberries, apples, and more. The warm breezy air and strolls through the farms, the hands-on do-it-yourself picking plus the satisfaction of eating what you picked.
A huge “Thank You” and shout out to all of the farms who allow this and give the wonderful adventure and opportunity to Greater Lansing communities and beyond!
Lansing Things to Do in the Summer >>
WHERE TO FIND U PICK FRUIT
Ready to do some fruit picking? There are many places around the Greater Lansing area where you can find u pick fruit orchards and fields.
U Pick Fruit: Strawberries
U Pick strawberries straight from the ground are hard to describe. If you haven’t done this yet, the experience of how delicious it truly is can only be experienced firsthand. Many of these places have other fruits as well as strawberries, so have a blast and don’t forget to save room for dinner.
Huhn’s Strawberry Farm
11262 S. Tallman Rd., Eagle, 48822
(517) 626-6608 (daily updates) or (517) 930-4333 (orders)
Accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards. Website gives some great tips to check out before you visit and some wonderful recipes for when you bring your strawberries home.
Degroot’s Strawberries
4232 Bull Run Rd, Gregory, 48137
(517) 223-3508 and (517) 223-9311
Also has farm animals to visit
7403 Blackman Rd, Jackson, 49201
(517) 782-8933
U-Pick strawberries as well as already picked available
Diederich’s Berry & Produce Farm
3537 Morrice Rd Webberville, 48892
(517) 521-4667
U-Pick and We-Pick farm. Bring cash or check as they do not accept credit cards. Read more about them here.
J&M Farm
6351 Zimmer Rd Haslett, 48840
(517) 655-3672
Strawberries and raspberries
Hanulcik Farm Market
1425 N State Rd (M-66), Ionia, 48846
(616) 527-3630
Bird Berry Farm
5256 Belding Rd, Belding, 48809
(616) 794 – 5041
U Pick Fruit: Blueberries and Raspberries
Blueberry pie, blueberry syrup, blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes, and the list goes on – there are so many delectable recipes calling for blueberries. Don’t miss the raspberries either – raspberry pie and jam is dynamite!
Schafer’s Raspberries
4340 Beeman Rd, Williamston, 48895
(517) 655-4024
Raspberries. U-pick by appt only.
Country Mill
4648 Otto Road Charlotte, 48813
(517) 543-1019
Blueberry picking begins late July and goes until mid-August. They suggest bringing your own little wagon to pick. Stop by the bakery.
Sodt’s Berry Farm
7403 Blackman Rd, Jackson, 49201
(517) 782-8933
Blueberries. Check their Facebook page for updates on picking times and availability.
Balzer Blueberries of Onondaga
2784 S. Aurelius Rd. Onondaga, 49264
(517) 628-2370
U Pick Fruit: Apples and Peaches
You can beat that crisp crunch of an apple or juicy bite of a peach. You’ll have pie and crisps for days after a visit to these fun locations.
Clearview Orchards
1051 Barry Rd Haslett, 48840
(517) 655-1454
U Pick Apples and Peaches. Call before you go. They typically start their U-Pick near September.
Phillips Orchard
1174 West Gratiot Countyline Rd, St. John’s, 48879
(989) 292-5252
U Pick Apples and Peaches. They recommend you call for availability.
Country Mill
4648 Otto Road Charlotte, 48813
(517) 543-1019
Apples and Peaches. They suggest bringing your own little wagon to pick. Stop by the bakery.
Hanulcik Farm Market
1425 N State Rd (M-66), Ionia, 48846
(616) 527-3630
Apples and peaches
DAY TRIPS FROM LANSING
If you’re looking to take a fun day trip and get away to some other great farms that aren’t too far away, check out these awesome lists:
U PICK FRUIT TIPS
4 Tips for a Visiting a U Pick Fruit Farm
1. Call ahead for up to date times and availability.
2. Bring your own basket/wagon if needed. Check with each location as things often change.
3. Bring cash just to be safe. Some places accept credit cards, but many do not.
4. Wear appropriate clothing. Example: If strawberry picking, you’ll be kneeling and walking through mud.
U PICK FRUIT MAP
find u pick fruit near me
U Pick Fruit Family Fun In Lansing
We’d love to hear about your family’s favorite spots and why you love the farms you visit. Comment below if you have a new place we should add.
Have a great time picking this season, Lansing!
Thanks for writing article