A comprehensive family-activity farm (7+ attractions including corn maze, hayrides, and jumping pillow) in remote northern South Dakota, September 21-October 27, but with no phone or website and minimal accessible information.
Big Stone Pumpkin Patch is positioned as a comprehensive family-activity farm in remote northern Roberts County with 7+ attractions spanning corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, bale climbing, barrel-train rides, jumping pillow, and corn dig. The Saturday-Sunday, September 21-October 27 window is standard for the region. The significant challenge: the farm has no website or readily available phone number, making pre-visit research difficult.
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, bale climbing, barrel-train rides, jumping pillow, and corn dig represent real variety. The activity list suggests a family-oriented venue built for active play, not quiet browsing. This appeals to households with kids 5-12 who want movement and engagement.
The farm has no website, no published phone number, and no social media presence noted in the Travel South Dakota listing. That is a severe limitation for trip planning. To confirm 2026 dates, hours, admission, and what activities are included, you will need to:
This is not ideal for advance planning, but it is manageable if you are patient.
Big Stone City is in northeastern South Dakota, far from major population centers or tourist hubs. It is genuinely rural and sparsely populated. This venue is not a casual drive from Sioux Falls (250+ miles) or Rapid City (200+ miles); it is a regional destination for families in the area.
The terrain is flat high plains. Fall colors are less dramatic than wooded regions, and wind exposure is real. October weather can swing from comfortable to cold; layers are essential.
Two to three hours for the activities. The corn maze and active play (bale climbing, jumping pillow) are physically engaging, so plan for real movement and fatigue. The Saturday 10am-4pm window is tighter than many venues, especially if you are driving long distances.
Bring closed shoes, layers, and water. The remote location means no food services nearby, so plan meals ahead. Call ahead to confirm 2026 dates and admission — the historical window is Sept 21-Oct 27, but exact dates and hours should be verified.
This is a genuinely isolated operation in rural northern South Dakota. If you are in the region, it is a solid farm stop. If you are traveling specifically for this one venue, the lack of contact information and online presence is a significant planning barrier.
September 21 to October 27, 2026, Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm (based on 2025 data). Early October is peak pumpkin season with comfortable fall weather. Saturdays offer the longest operating window; Sundays close at 4pm.
Two to three hours for the corn maze, animal activities, hayrides, and jumping pillow. A bale-climbing component suggests active play, so plan for movement time.
Weekend-only operation (Sat-Sun) concentrates demand. Early October may be lighter than late October. The remote northern location likely draws local families rather than tourists, reducing peak-time pressure.
Not specified. Assume field parking.
Not published. A corn maze, hayrides, bale climbing, and barrel-train rides may have accessibility limitations. Contact the farm if you have specific needs (you will need to find a phone number elsewhere).
You need a website or phone confirmation before traveling. The farm has neither, making pre-visit research impossible. Also skip if you require accessibility information — none is published, and the farm may have limited facilities.
Big Stone City is in northern Roberts County, very remote and not close to other major fall attractions. Treat this as a standalone destination for a northern-SD regional trip.
The farm lists 7+ activities (corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, bale climbing, barrel-train rides, jumping pillow, corn dig), but whether all are included in admission or some require separate fees is not specified. You will need to contact the farm to clarify.
Not published. No website or phone number is readily available; you will need to search locally or contact the Big Stone City chamber of commerce to find contact information.
Not listed. Plan to eat before arriving or bring snacks.
Big Stone City is in northern Roberts County, northeastern South Dakota. It is very rural and sparsely populated. The farm is several miles from town.
September 21 – October 27, 2026. Sat-Sun. Hours: 10am-4pm.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
48587 148th Street, Big Stone City, SD 57216, in Roberts County. It is one of 18 patches we track in South Dakota.
We track 18 patches in South Dakota, 1 of which are free to walk into. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 37 days against a regional average of 47, so it is a shorter window than most of its neighbours — miss it and the nearest alternatives will still be open.
What sets it apart locally: it has hayrides, rides and play structures, which most South Dakota patches on our list do not.
Checked August 2026.