Strawberry picking day trips from Washington, DC

30 strawberry farms are within about 110 miles of downtown DC in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 12 miles away. Near Washington, DC the season usually runs June into early July. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

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5 well-known strawberry farms near Washington, DC

• Swift Creek Berry Farm
  Moseley · U-pick farm
  Season: Seasonal May-Jul
  About 107 miles from downtown DC
• Cold Run Valley Berry Farm
  Berkeley Springs · U-pick farm
  Season: Seasonal - summer
  About 81 miles from downtown DC
• Berry Good Farm
  Bealeton · U-pick farm
  Season: Seasonal May-Aug
  About 46 miles from downtown DC
• Ashland Berry Farm
  Ashland · U-pick farm
  Season: Seasonal May-Oct
  About 77 miles from downtown DC
• The Strawberry Patch at Quail Hill Orchard
  Mechanicsville · U-pick farm
  Season: Seasonal May-Jun
  About 85 miles from downtown DC

...and 25 more strawberry farms within a day trip of Washington, DC - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.

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Planning tips

• Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
• Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
• Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go strawberry picking near Washington, DC?

FarmScout lists 30 strawberry farms within about 110 miles of downtown DC. Well-known ones include Swift Creek Berry Farm in Moseley, Cold Run Valley Berry Farm in Berkeley Springs, Berry Good Farm in Bealeton.

When is strawberry picking season near Washington, DC?

Near Washington, DC, the season usually runs June into early July. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from Washington, DC?

The closest strawberry farm in FarmScout is about 12 miles from downtown DC in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.