A serious maze-first experience at LSU's botanic gardens with tractor rides, petting farm, and guaranteed 2-hour structure—best for visitors who want to spend time, not just grab a pumpkin.
2026 presale pricing; ages 12+
Rough cost for a family of four: about $70.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.
This is not a quick pumpkin-grab operation. Corn Maze at Burden (operated as part of LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens) runs structured 2-hour sessions, which means you commit time to explore the full property: multi-acre corn maze, tractor-pulled hayrides, petting farm, sunflower field, and corn-crib educational displays.
What that structure gives you: No chaos of open-flow crowds. Everyone knows the experience lasts 2 hours. Tractor rides run multiple times daily, so you don’t race against closing time. Hayrides, petting animals, and maze walking all fit into one visit without the math of “will we have time for the maze if we pick pumpkins first?”
What it requires: Advance reservation (presale pricing available at $17.50 ages 12+), commitment to the full session, and patience with possible wait times if popular slots fill. Late October, as Halloween approaches, will likely be busier than early October.
Even though you’re visiting in “fall,” central Louisiana does not cool off dramatically until mid-November. September and October afternoons routinely stay warm and humid. The sunflower field and corn maze offer some walking shade, but much of the property is open.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water. Avoid midday sessions in early October if you’re heat-sensitive; morning or late-afternoon slots will feel more comfortable. By late October, temperature drops slightly but humidity often persists.
Research notes emphasize educational focus suitable for school field trips. If you’re visiting with young children, the petting farm is included; the corn-crib display teaches how grain is stored and processed (useful for kids who have never seen actual farm infrastructure). Tractor rides appeal to a wide age range, from toddlers excited about the vehicle itself to older kids who enjoy the open-air travel.
Presale pricing is $17.50 per person ages 12 and up. The record does not specify a separate price for younger children, but notes “ages 12+” for the stated rate—contact the farm to confirm whether under-12 visitors are free, discounted, or charged the same rate.
At $17.50 per person, a family of four (assuming all 12+) pays $70 entry. Whether pick-your-own pumpkins are included in this price or charged separately is not stated, and no per-pumpkin price is published — confirm with the farm before assuming pumpkin selection is free or budgeting a figure for it. Hayrides and petting-farm access appear included with session admission.
The farm had not finalized 2026 presale pricing details when we last checked. Standard seasonal pattern suggests early-season rates ($17.50) may increase as peak October weekends approach. Book early if price matters to your budget.
Specific questions to confirm before booking:
The Baton Rouge location makes this accessible from downtown (15 minutes south); pair with an LSU campus walk, Magnolia Mound Plantation tour, or downtown dining for a full-day outing.
October weekends; pre-book for presale pricing ($17.50 ages 12+) to avoid potential price increases closer to date.
2-3 hours minimum (sessions run 2 hours plus arrival/parking buffer)
Weekends only in October mean predictable concentrated demand; 2-hour session format limits real-time overflow but doesn't eliminate queues for popular times.
Botanic gardens lot; likely unpaved or mixed surface typical of farm operations in the Baton Rouge area.
No specific accessibility notes in available data; contact 225-763-3990 to confirm ADA accommodations.
You want to spend less than 2 hours or prefer a pay-as-you-go operation without timed sessions.
Baton Rouge downtown (15 min south) offers LSU campus visits, Magnolia Mound Plantation, and dining options for a full-day excursion.
Not clearly stated in available data. The 2-hour session format suggests you experience the full property. Contact the farm to ask about partial-ticket options.
Not mentioned in available data. Bring water and confirm restroom access when you reserve; LSU's botanic gardens setting suggests basic facilities.
Research notes mention 'pick-your-own pumpkins,' so both options likely available. Confirm directly.
Research notes say tractor-pulled hayrides run multiple times daily and 2-hour sessions allow full farm exploration. Book a start time when you presale.
September 26 – October 31, 2026. Weekends October. Hours: Multiple 2-hour sessions daily.
Admission starts at $17.5 per person. 2026 presale pricing; ages 12+
4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is one of 4 patches we track in Baton Rouge Region.
We track 4 patches in Baton Rouge Region. At $17.5 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $17.5.
Its season runs about 36 days against a regional average of 45, 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, u-pick fields, which most Baton Rouge Region patches on our list do not.
lsuagcenter.com · pumpkinpatchesandmore.org
Checked August 2026.