One of North Dakota's largest and most developed corn mazes (4-acre) with straw bale maze and wagon train rides—known for complexity and family-friendly design, but 2026 dates, hours, and pricing had not been confirmed online.
Grafton Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch is described in regional guides as “one of the biggest and best” corn mazes in North Dakota. The centerpiece is a 4-acre maze, complemented by a straw bale maze for younger children, wagon train rides, a monster hunt game, a corn cannon, and pumpkin picking. The farm is a maze specialist rather than a broad-activity operation.
Four acres is genuinely large. For comparison, many commercial corn mazes run 2–3 acres; 4 acres signals serious size and complexity. The research notes describe it as “family-friendly” in design, which likely means the complexity is challenging but solvable (not designed to defeat adults or trap kids for hours). Plan 30–60 minutes for the maze, depending on navigation skill and family pace.
The straw bale maze serves as a younger-kid alternative or additional activity. Wagon train rides, monster hunt game, and corn cannon add variety. These are traditional farm activities rather than high-tech attractions; they appeal to families seeking classic fall experiences.
Grafton is in Walsh County in far northeast North Dakota, near the Minnesota border. The town is small and rural; the farm is not a destination drive from Bismarck or Fargo. It is local for residents in the Red River Valley region and northeastern ND. The wide-open plains terrain is standard for the region — wind exposure and rapid temperature drop are normal October factors.
No opening date, closing date, or daily hours had been published online as of August 2026. The farm is seasonal, likely operating late August or early September through October, but specifics require a phone call to 701-352-1842. This is especially important given the northeast ND location and potential for earlier cold-weather onset than in central or southern parts of the state.
The “monster hunt” game is listed but not detailed online. Use your judgment based on your child’s comfort level with mildly spooky themes, and call 701-352-1842 to ask about the game’s suitability for your age group.
No admission price had been published online. Call 701-352-1842 to ask about 2026 rates before the drive.
Seasonal operation (dates not specified online). The farm likely opens late August or early September and operates through October, but the exact 2026 opening and closing dates, and daily hours, had not been published as of August. Call 701-352-1842 to confirm schedule before the drive.
Two to three hours. A 4-acre corn maze alone justifies an hour or more; add wagon train rides, monster hunt game, straw bale maze, and pumpkin picking for a full afternoon.
Seasonal operation details unclear, but the farm's reputation as 'one of the biggest and best' suggests significant weekend traffic. October is peak season statewide.
Not specified. Assume farm parking; muddy conditions likely in wet October weather.
The 4-acre corn maze requires full mobility. The straw bale maze is shorter and may be more accessible. Call 701-352-1842 to discuss specific accessibility needs.
Grafton is in northeast ND near the Minnesota border. Nearby Saint Paul or Twin Cities area is a 2+ hour drive south. The farm itself is the main attraction for visitors; day-trip planning should build around the maze and activities rather than pairing with other attractions.
Four acres is substantial — larger than many ND patches. It typically takes 30–60 minutes to navigate, depending on complexity and skill level. The farm has designed it for family-friendly challenge, not extreme difficulty.
Monster Hunt is a game activity within or around the maze property, but specific details (how it works, age suitability) had not been published online. Call the farm for details.
Yes. The straw bale maze is a shorter alternative for younger kids. Wagon train rides, corn cannon, and pumpkin picking round out the activities.
The specific 2026 opening date had not been published online as of August. Call 701-352-1842 to confirm the schedule before the drive.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Seasonal. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
715 W. Fifth Street, Grafton, ND, in Walsh County. It is one of 10 patches we track in North Dakota.
We track 10 patches in North 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.
What sets it apart locally: it has rides and play structures, which most North Dakota patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 4 of the 10 patches we track in North Dakota had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
Checked August 2026.