Medford's largest u-pick pumpkin patch, with 50+ varieties and a comprehensive activity lineup (bee train, grain train, pear shooting gallery, animal exhibits) designed to keep mixed-age groups occupied for a full afternoon.
Pheasant Fields Farm occupies the top tier of Medford-area fall attractions, anchored by its size (it is Medford’s largest u-pick pumpkin patch) and the breadth of its pumpkin inventory (50+ varieties). The farm layers u-pick picking with 4-acre and 2-acre pumpkin patch areas, a 4-acre corn maze and an unusually varied activity list: cow train, bee train, grain train, pear shooting gallery and animal exhibits. That multiplicity makes it a full-afternoon or full-day destination rather than a quick stop.
The u-pick model is the distinguishing feature. Instead of walking through a patch of pre-picked pumpkins, you select and harvest your own from 50+ cultivars. That breadth matters if you are looking for specific sizes (giant carving pumpkins, mini pie pumpkins, decorative gourds) or unusual colors. It also means you leave with pumpkins that taste and look the way you want, rather than settling for what the farm decided to harvest.
The u-pick approach creates a timing question: when are the pumpkins ripe and ready to pick? Southern Oregon’s growing season is warmer and shorter than the Willamette Valley’s, so pumpkins may ripen earlier, but the farm’s website does not specify a start date for picking. October 1 is the calendar start, but the pumpkins may not be ready on day one. Call (541) 535-3873 before your visit to ask whether the full variety range is harvestable on your planned date.
The bee train, cow train and grain train are designed for younger kids—short, novelty rides around the property. The pear shooting gallery is a fall-themed game, and animal exhibits are typical farm attractions. These are likely add-on charges beyond admission, but the 2026 pricing was not published. Call to clarify the cost structure: is there a flat admission covering everything, or do you pay separately for rides and the gallery?
The farm operates two maze areas (4-acre and 2-acre), which suggests one is primary and one may be smaller or for younger children. Call to ask: how long does the full-size maze take to walk? Is there a kids’ version? What is the complexity level?
Like most regional farms, Pheasant Fields does not publish its operating hours online. You must call (541) 535-3873 to confirm opening and closing times. This is especially important for October 1–5, when the pumpkin inventory may still be ramping up and the farm’s hours might be limited.
Medford and the Rogue Valley region have fewer fall attractions than Portland-metro or Willamette Valley communities, so Pheasant Fields will draw a regional crowd, especially on weekends. Mid-October (before Thanksgiving break) is typically busiest. Weekdays and early October will be quieter.
October 1 to 31, open daily. Hours are not published; call (541) 535-3873 to confirm opening and closing times before your visit. Early October is quieter, mid-October is peak, and late October is solid weekend traffic into Halloween week. Weekdays will be calmer than Saturday and Sunday.
Three to four hours for a comprehensive visit with u-pick, at least one maze, and activities. A two-hour focused visit is possible if you prioritize pumpkin picking over attractions.
Weekends will draw families, especially October 10–20. Weekdays are quieter. The u-pick model means pickers move at different speeds, which naturally spreads crowds across the property.
Not specified. Assume field or lot parking typical of Southern Oregon farms; soft ground after rain possible.
Not published. Contact the farm at (541) 535-3873 to ask whether the pumpkin patch, mazes and train rides are navigable for guests with mobility limitations.
You need to know hours in advance and the farm's phone line is unreliable. The website does not list operating hours, so you must call (541) 535-3873 to confirm they are open when you plan to visit.
The farm is open daily October 1 to 31, but hours are not listed online. Call (541) 535-3873 to confirm opening and closing times before your visit.
The farm grows 50+ varieties, which is substantial. Call (541) 535-3873 or check their website at pheasantfieldsfarm.com to ask what is ready to pick at the time of your visit, and whether they have specialty sizes (giant, mini, unusual colors) available.
The cow train is typically pulled by a tractor (not actual cattle), while the bee train sounds like a smaller or child-sized ride. Call the farm to learn the route, duration and age recommendations for each.
The 2026 pricing structure was not published. The farm lists train rides, the pear shooting gallery, animal exhibits and hay rides, but whether these are included in a single entry ticket or are separate charges was not clarified. Call (541) 535-3873 to ask.
October 1 – October 31, 2026.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
1865 Camp Baker Rd, Medford, OR 97501, in Jackson County. It is one of 4 patches we track in Southern Oregon.
We track 4 patches in Southern Oregon. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 31 days against a regional average of 23, so it is a notably longer window than most of its neighbours, which takes the pressure off picking a weekend.
What sets it apart locally: it has u-pick fields, a corn or crop maze, which most Southern Oregon patches on our list do not.
There are 2 other patches we track in Jackson County. All Southern Oregon patches →
pheasantfieldsfarm.com · hayrides.com
Checked August 2026.