Blackberry Picking Maryland

Picking blackberry near me in Maryland was one of my favorite memories with my kids during that 'time that should not be named!' I had enough of inside time and packed up my kiddos and just drove hoping to find a farm for blackberry picking. Sharing 8 farms and my kids favorite "recipe" plus 4 others below!

Table of Contents for Blackberry Picking in Maryland

Blackberry Season
Near DC: Montgomery County
Northern MD: Frederick, Carroll & Harford Counties
Anne Arundel & Charles Counties
Across the Bridge: Kent and Queen Anne's Counties
Blackberry Recipes

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Blackberry Season Near Me In Maryland

Blackberry season in Maryland typically runs from late June through August, offering a window of opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy fresh, locally-grown blackberries. This season is special because it provides a chance for families to engage in outdoor activities together, picking their own fruit directly from the vine. Farms like Shlagel Farms, Swann Farms, Baugher's Orchard, and Kings Berries offer unique experiences where visitors can enjoy the beauty of Maryland's agricultural landscape while harvesting delicious berries. Below are 8 of the best farms with addresses, seasonal hours and amenities for each.

Blackberry Picking Maryland in Montgomery County

1) Homestead Farms - Thornless Blackberry Picking Maryland

Our family loved going here to pick apples later in the season but they also have blackberries in season!

Address: 15604 Sugarland Road, Poolesville, MD 20837
Distance from DC: Approximately 35 miles (about 1 hour drive)
2025 Status Update: As of July 16, 2025:
- Blackberries: $4.99 /lb. Pick-Your-Own Excellent Blackberry Picking!
- Also: Cut-Your-Own Zinnias ($)
- $4 Admission to Farm* (Produce Sold Separately)
- Bring your own Container or buy ours ($)
- (No Peaches This Year; Spring Freeze)
Blackberry Season Hours: ***Closed Mondays*** Open 9am-4pm Tuesday thru Sunday
Amenities: Farm market, goats, chickens, and a cute alpaca, picnic area, restrooms
Website

Blackberry Picking Northern Maryland

2) Baugher's Orchard - Carroll County Blackberry Picking Maryland

Address: 1015 Baugher Road, Westminster, MD 21158
Distance from DC: Approximately 65 miles (about 1 hour 30 minutes drive)
2025 Status Update: Great website that shows what's available each day. Currently still sparse for Blackberries as of July 16, 2025 but please check ahead of time.
Season Hours: (Approximately July – Early-September) Some weekdays and weekends 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. *Weekday hours for berry picking are subject to many variables.
Amenities: Tractor rides, market with fresh produce and baked goods, petting zoo, playgrounds
Website

3) Shaw Orchards - Harford County Blackberry Picking Maryland

Address: 5594 Norrisville Road, White Hall, MD 21161 (on the border with Pennsylvania)
Distance from DC: Approximately 65 miles (about 1 hour 30 minutes drive)
2025 Status Update: July 7: We now have PYO PLUMS! Also good conditions on PYO blueberries. Fair conditions on PYO red raspberries, and limited PYO black raspberries and blackberries. (More blackberries coming soon). Lots of peaches and apricots available at the market.
Season Hours: July to August. Check website for updates!
Amenities: Market with jams, jellies, and local produce
Website

4) Catoctin Mountain Orchard - Frederick Maryland Blackberry Picking

Address: 15036 North Franklinville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
Distance from DC: Approximately 65 miles (about 1 hour 30 minutes drive)
2025 Status Update: Check website but they had picking this week for blackberries and nectarines! (July 16, 2025)
Season Hours: June 25 to September 27
Amenities: Restrooms, market with fresh produce and flowers
Website

PYO Blackberries in Maryland Charles and Anne Arundel Counties

5) Shlagel Farms - Charles County Blackberry Picking in Maryland

Address: 12850 Shlagel Road, Waldorf, MD 20601
Distance from DC: Approximately 30 miles (about 45 minutes drive)
2025 Status Update:
- ** OPEN til 7p TODAY, Tues 7/15 **Look at the size of these blackberries & So sweet!!
- Thurs 7/17, 4-7p
- Fri 7/18, 9a-12n
- Sat 7/19 9a-2p
Season Hours: July to August, check their Facebook for most up to date info each day. They are really great at communicating about the fields.
Amenities: Picnic area, restrooms, working family farm.
Website

6) Swann Farms Blackberry Picking - Anne Arundel County

Address: 7740 Swan Lane, Owings, MD 20736
Distance from DC: Approximately 40 miles (about 1 hour drive)
2025 Status Update: Says open daily and picking is Excellent! (7/16/2025)
Season Hours: July to August, check their website daily for info about what is in season. They have lots of different berries!
Amenities: Shaded picnic area, large field to park in.
Website

Blackberry Picking Across the Bridge in Kent and Queen Anne's Counties

7) Lockbriar Farms - Blackberry Kent County Maryland

Address: 10051 Worton Road, Chestertown, MD 21620
Distance from DC: Approximately 80 miles (about 1 hour 45 minutes drive)
2025 Status Update: Check Facebook page.
Season Hours: June to August, open daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Amenities: Homemade ice cream, family-friendly activities like Disk Golf!
Website

8) Kings Berries - Ridgely Maryland

Address: 24029 Meadows Drive, Ridgely, MD 21660
Distance from DC: Approximately 70 miles (about 1 hour 40 minutes drive)
2025 Status Update: Check Facebook page.
Season Hours: Early July to August, open daily from 8 am to 5 pm; call ahead for availability
Amenities: Picnic tables, credit card payments accepted
Website

My Kids' Favorite Blackberry Recipes for After Your Picking

Disclaimer: These are Canva Pro photos of pro recipes but my kids fav with 2 ingredients is below too :)

My favorite "recipe" to use in my childhood was to put blackberries in a bowl with milk and a little dust of sugar! My kids now make "Blackberry Cereal" and then put in the freezer to smash up and make "Blackberry Ice Cream." Love these simple days!