A scenic Willamette Valley farm with Mary's Peak views, u-pick pumpkins, corn maze, hay pyramid, hayrides, and on-site donuts offers a memorable half-day outing with both natural beauty and farm activities.
Davis Family Farm sits in Corvallis, south of Portland in the Willamette Valley, at the base of Mary’s Peak (the highest peak in the Oregon Coast Range). The season runs September 26 through October 31, daily. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the farm stand; hayrides run on different schedules by day (2 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. weekends).
The farm’s positioning is built around the scenic setting and multi-activity experience, not just u-pick pumpkins. It’s a destination for families who want natural beauty alongside traditional farm attractions.
U-pick pumpkins, a corn maze, a hay pyramid, hayrides, and an on-site farm store with homemade donuts and fresh-pressed cider. The menu is diverse enough for a 2.5-3.5 hour visit.
The scenic Mary’s Peak backdrop is unusual—most pumpkin patches are in suburban Portland or rural flatland. This farm’s location at the base of a 4,000-foot peak gives the property distinct character and photo appeal.
Mary’s Peak is the highest point in the Oregon Coast Range, visible from the farm’s location. On clear October days, especially late afternoon, the view is striking. This appeals to families interested in landscape photography or who want a scenic backdrop for their visit.
Weather shapes visibility. October is often clear, especially in late afternoon. Cloudy or misty days offer a different experience but obscure peak views. The farm’s website or social media may have photos showing typical visibility.
This is unusual and important: Weekday hayrides start at 2 p.m.; weekend hayrides start at 9 a.m.
This shapes planning entirely:
If hayrides are central to your visit, this schedule matters. If you’re indifferent to hayrides, ignore it and visit on your preferred schedule.
Homemade donuts and fresh-pressed cider are draws in their own right. Seasonal produce (gourds, mini-pumpkins, apples) are available for sale. This makes the visit more than just a pumpkin-picking activity—it’s a farm-stand experience.
Current inventory and hours require confirmation by phone. Cider and donuts don’t last all day (bakery items sell out), so arriving early (especially on weekends) protects availability.
Standard component. The record doesn’t detail varieties, sizes, or typical availability. Calling (541) 752-0697 clarifies what’s typically in the fields by week.
Included with admission (presumably). The record doesn’t specify size or difficulty, so calling the farm helps you know whether a young child can navigate it.
Listed as an activity but not detailed. It’s likely a climbing structure made from stacked hay. Height, age recommendations, and whether it’s indoors or outdoors require phone confirmation.
Corvallis sits in the heart of the Willamette Valley, genuine farmland. The valley is known for hazelnuts, wine grapes, grass seed, and row crops. Davis Family Farm fits that context as a working operation open seasonally for agritourism.
This appeals to families interested in supporting actual agriculture rather than display-only patches.
On-site farm parking; typical rural conditions. Accessibility for hayrides, hay pyramid, maze, and farm-store areas requires direct conversation with the farm.
Weekday afternoon visits (after 4 p.m., before 6 p.m. farm-stand close) are quieter than weekend midday. Weekday visitors also catch the farm-stand business without weekend retail crowds.
The 2 p.m. weekday hayride means afternoon visits can still capture the hayride experience (3+ hours from arrival to hayride plus 30+ minutes back).
Weekend early-morning visits (right at 9 a.m., before 10:30 a.m.) beat the midday crowd and catch the 9 a.m. hayride.
Late September is warmer; late October is cooler and wetter. The farm’s location at mountain base means temperature swings between sun and shade, and between afternoon and evening. Layers matter.
October in western Oregon is rainy and cool; early October is drier. Wind from Mary’s Peak can make afternoon visits feel colder than expected. Dress accordingly.
Specific details on pumpkin varieties, hay-pyramid design and age-appropriateness, hayride capacity, and farm-store current inventory all require phone confirmation.
Admission pricing isn’t listed in the record. This is a paid-entry, multi-activity farm, so confirming 2026 rates matters.
For Willamette Valley families or visitors south of Portland seeking scenic beauty alongside farm activities, Davis Family Farm delivers. The Mary’s Peak setting is distinct—no Portland-metro patches offer this landscape element.
The hayride scheduling variation (weekday vs. weekend) is quirky but manageable once you understand it. The homemade donuts and cider add food value and local appeal.
The farm stand hours (9-6 daily) make evening visits possible; the farm store doesn’t close early like some attractions.
Call (541) 752-0697 to confirm:
For best experience:
Bring cash for farm-store purchases (donuts, cider, produce). Layers are essential—mountain areas cool quickly, especially in late afternoon.
Plan for 2.5-3.5 hours to experience maze, hayride, u-pick, and farm-store browsing.
Mid-to-late October for peak pumpkin size and clearest mountain views; late-afternoon weekday visits (after 4 p.m.) avoid midday crowds.
2.5-3.5 hours for maze, hayrides, u-pick, and farm-stand browsing.
Weekday afternoons are notably quieter than weekend midday. Hayride scheduling varies by weekday (2 p.m. start) vs. weekend (9 a.m. start).
On-site farm parking; typical rural conditions.
Hayrides, hay pyramid, and farm-store areas accessibility not fully documented. Call (541) 752-0697 to discuss your group's needs.
Davis Family Farm sits in Corvallis, south of Portland in the Willamette Valley. Fir Point Farms (Aurora) and E.Z. Orchards (Salem) are both within reasonable drive distance if you want to compare multiple valley farms.
Likely a climbing structure made from stacked hay bales. The record doesn't detail height, age-appropriateness, or whether it's indoors or outdoors. Call (541) 752-0697 to clarify.
Weekday hayrides begin at 2 p.m.; weekend hayrides begin at 9 a.m. If you're visiting on a weekday afternoon, plan to arrive by 1:30 p.m. to secure a hayride spot before the 2 p.m. departure.
The record mentions homemade donuts, fresh-pressed cider, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and apples. Current inventory and hours require confirmation by phone.
The record describes the farm as being at the base of Mary's Peak with scenic views. Visibility depends on weather and cloud cover. Late-afternoon October often has clearer views. Call the farm or check photos online for typical views from your visit perspective.
September 26 – October 31, 2026. Daily. Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (farm stand); Hayrides 2:00 PM-5:30 PM weekdays, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM weekends.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
4380 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis, OR 97330, in Benton County. It is one of 6 patches we track in Willamette Valley.
We track 6 patches in Willamette Valley. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 36 days against a regional average of 33, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
There are 2 other patches we track in Benton County. All Willamette Valley patches →
Checked August 2026.