Per person; free for children under 5
Rough cost for a family of four: about $20.00 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.
River of Life Camp is not primarily a pumpkin-patch destination; it is a seasonal educational facility that hosts a corn maze and related activities as a fundraiser supporting camp scholarships. This fundamental difference shapes what to expect. You’re not patronizing a farm optimized for weekend tourism; you’re visiting a nonprofit using seasonal events to generate revenue for its educational mission.
The corn maze is the centerpiece, with supporting attractions like wagon rides, rock climbing, archery tag, and food inflatables creating a multi-activity experience. If you have physically active kids who get bored standing in pumpkin fields, the range of attractions here is a real advantage.
At $5 per person for ages 5 and up, with free admission for children under 5, River of Life’s pricing is among the most affordable in the dataset. The transparency here is also useful: you’re not paying premium prices to a commercial operation optimizing for profit margins; you’re paying to support camp scholarships. Whether that framing appeals to you depends on your values and whether the farm’s activities actually interest your group.
The farm does not publish specific 2026 open dates or hours. It lists “August 31 through October 4” as the operational window, but not how many days per week, what times each day, or whether all dates within that window are actually open. This is a significant uncertainty if you’re planning a visit: you cannot simply show up on a Saturday in September and expect the maze to be open. You must call 802-754-9600 ahead to confirm.
This unpredictability is typical of nonprofit fundraisers, which may add or cancel dates based on volunteer availability, weather, or shifting programming priorities. It’s worth knowing upfront so you’re not disappointed.
Irasburg is in Franklin County, in the true Northeast Kingdom—not the touristic parts, but the quiet back-roads parts. If you’re making the drive, you’re committing to rural Vermont distance and should plan for at least 90 minutes of driving from most population centers. Pair this visit with other Northeast Kingdom activities (hiking, exploring local history, a meal in a small-town diner) rather than treating it as an isolated trip.
The farm mentions a special “Night Maze” event near the end of season—likely an October weekend evening when the maze operates by flashlight. This is worth asking about when you call to confirm schedules. Night-maze experiences are genuinely different from daytime mazes (more atmosphere, more challenge, sometimes more spookiness) and could justify a weekend trip if the timing works.
If you have kids old enough for rock climbing and archery (age 8+), if you want to support a nonprofit educational mission, and if you’re comfortable with the unpredictability of calling ahead to confirm operation dates, River of Life offers genuine value at a low price. If you need predictable weekend hours and a straightforward pumpkin-picking experience, look elsewhere.
Late August through early October. The farm opens August 31 and closes October 4, so it's one of Vermont's earliest-starting pumpkin operations but also one of the shortest seasons.
2-3 hours
Unknown; dependent on how many specific open dates the camp offers. The farm runs as a fundraiser, not a daily commercial operation, so attendance patterns are not predictable.
On-site parking available.
Rock climbing, archery tag, and corn maze require mobility and agility. Call 802-754-9600 to confirm accessible options and limitations.
You need predictable weekday or evening hours; the farm lists no specific hours or days of operation, and you must call ahead to confirm when it's open.
River of Life Camp is in Irasburg, in Franklin County in the northern reaches of the Northeast Kingdom. This is remote rural Vermont; consider combining with hiking in the Jay Peak area, exploring local historical sites, or staying in a nearby town like Richford or Enosburg for a weekend.
The farm lists August 31 through October 4 as the operational window. Specific days and hours of operation were not published as of August 28, 2026. Call 802-754-9600 to confirm.
The farm mentions a special 'Night Maze' event near the end of season—likely in late September or early October. Call to confirm dates and what distinguishes it from daytime operation.
River of Life Camp is a structured nonprofit facility. The corn maze fundraiser is one of several annual events they host (others include a March maple festival and July sheep dog trials). Expect organized, supervised activities, not a casual farm operation.
The farm lists wagon rides, rock climbing, archery tag, food inflatables, and the corn maze. Clarify whether all are included in the $5 admission or if some are separate charges.
August 31 – October 4, 2026.
Admission starts at $5 per person. Per person; free for children under 5
1145 Route 14, Irasburg, VT 05845, in Franklin County. It is one of 5 patches we track in Northern Vermont.
We track 5 patches in Northern Vermont. At $5 a head this one sits below the regional median of $7, undercutting 1 of the 2 paid patches we track here.
Its season runs about 35 days against a regional average of 51, 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, an after-dark attraction, which most Northern Vermont patches on our list do not.
There are 8 other patches we track in Franklin County. All Northern Vermont patches →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
riveroflifecamp.com
Checked August 2026.