Best Hopatcong-Sparta Area Pumpkin Patches

HOPATCONG-SPARTA, NJ — Autumn in the Hopatcong-Sparta area is often filled with fun family traditions: that first sip of hot apple cider, cool nights around a bonfire and the yearly trek to a nearby pumpkin patch or field to find the best pumpkin.

Early October can be a great time to pick up pumpkins before the October rush. Plus, many pumpkin patches offer free hayrides, corn mazes and games for kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Below are some of the top pumpkin patches in the Hopatcong-Sparta area to visit in 2021:

Alstede Farms, Chester

• Visit their website: www.alstedefarms.com

Donaldson Farm, Hackettstown

• See their website: donaldsonfarms.net.

Middle Valley Farms, Mendham

• Visit their website: www.middlevalleyfarms.com

Ort Farms, Long Valley

• Visit their website: www.ortfarms.com

Parks Farm, Chester

• Visit their website: www.parksfarmsllc.com

Stony Hill Farm Market, Chester

• Visit their website: www.stonyhillgardens.com

Sussex County Strawberry Farm, Andover

• Visit the farm website.

Wightman Farms, Morristown

• See the website for tickets and masking protocols.