A 7-minute drive from downtown Fayetteville with a 8-acre corn maze, modern attractions (zip-lines, bounce pillows, ropes course), traditional activities, and genuinely large property (4-acre playground, 6-acre barnyard)— ambitious in scope but pricing is not published, so budget and planning require a phone call.
Rivercrest Orchard is Fayetteville’s most ambitious pumpkin farm by property scope. At 7 minutes from downtown, it targets families who want more than a simple patch-and-maze operation. The roster is extensive: 8-acre corn maze, zip-lines, ropes course, bounce pillows, barrel train, hayrides, a 4-acre playground, a 6-acre barnyard play area, corn pool, sunflower and zinnia fields, plus traditional pumpkin picking.
That scope is the draw and the challenge. A genuinely large property means more activity options but also more decision-making. Admission pricing is not published anywhere, which makes budgeting difficult.
An 8-acre corn maze is substantial and legitimate. The addition of adventure attractions (zip-lines, ropes course, bounce pillows) sets Rivercrest apart from farms that stick to traditional activities. Families with teenagers or rope-course enthusiasts find real value here.
The property size also means that a single visit does not exhaust the experience. Families often return to Rivercrest across multiple weekends to tackle different activities.
Sunflower and zinnia fields are explicitly mentioned. Late September blooms are marginal by October standards, so early-October visits optimize for flower visibility alongside pumpkins.
The farm’s hours expand dramatically in October. September operates Saturday-Sunday only, but October adds Friday (12pm-8pm) and extends to 8pm on Saturday and 7pm on Sunday. That expansion reflects demand pressure in the Fayetteville area and creates longer windows for evening visits.
Zip-lines and ropes courses are rare at pumpkin farms. If your family is into adventure activities, Rivercrest likely offers options that other farms within 50 miles do not.
Seven minutes from downtown Fayetteville is exceptional convenience. For families in the Ozark region, this is a realistic same-day add-on to other Fayetteville activities.
Call (479) 841-0465 and confirm:
Website: rivercrestorchard.com.
September 12 through November 1, 2026. Hours vary by season: September is Saturday-Sunday only (Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm); October expands to Friday-Sunday (Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm). The October expansion gives more days and longer evening hours on Friday-Saturday. Late October is peak season for weather and pumpkin inventory; early September means light crowds but may have partial inventory.
Three to five hours. The property is genuinely large: 8-acre corn maze, 4-acre playground, 6-acre barnyard play area, plus zip-lines, ropes course, bounce pillows, barrel train, hayride, corn pool, and sunflower fields. A short visit feels rushed; longer families often split time across multiple activities or days.
The farm sits in Fayetteville, one of Arkansas' fastest-growing cities in a high-demand weekend area (Fayetteville-Bentonville-Rogers corridor). October Saturdays will be busy. Friday and Sunday may offer lower crowds than peak Saturday.
Not specified. Assume farm lot parking; the property is large enough that parking is likely available.
The property includes a 6-acre barnyard play area, 4-acre playground, bounce pillows, and ropes course. Call (479) 841-0465 to discuss accessibility for varied terrain and modern attractions.
You need a published price before visiting. Rivercrest does not show rates in visible sources, and the property's size and attraction roster suggest variable pricing by activity. Call (479) 841-0465 to confirm costs before committing.
The farm does not publish rates in visible sources. Call (479) 841-0465 to confirm 2026 pricing.
8 acres, which is substantial. Plan on 45 minutes to over an hour depending on your pace and comfort level.
Not specified in available sources. Call the farm to confirm pricing and any height/age restrictions for adventure attractions.
Sunflower and zinnia fields are explicitly mentioned. Late September and early October are likely best for flower color.
September 12 – November 1, 2026. September: Sat-Sun. October: Fri-Sun. Days vary by season.. Hours: Sept: Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Oct: Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10pm-7pm.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
2991 South Dead Horse Mountain Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701, in Washington County. It is one of 2 patches we track in Northwest Arkansas.
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Checked August 2026.