A comprehensive fall destination with 11 activities including a corn maze, haunted maze, maple syrup, cider mill, and seasonal production — but 2026 dates, hours, and pricing are not published.
Ufford Hills is positioned as a comprehensive fall destination with 11 listed activities spanning corn maze, pumpkin patch, animal experiences, hayrides, and specialty farm production (maple syrup and cider mill). The venue emphasizes diverse offerings rather than a single focus.
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, haunted maze, hayrides, corn cannon, bounce house, petting zoo, farm animals, maple syrup, cider mill, and face painting represent genuine variety. For families with mixed ages, that diversity is appealing — toddlers can bounce and paint faces, older kids can do the maze or corn cannon, and parents can sample cider or syrup. The catch: you need to confirm which activities are available on your visit date and whether all are included in admission or carry separate charges.
The mention of maple syrup and cider mill production suggests this is a real farm operation, not just a seasonal pop-up. Farms with on-site production often have better-maintained facilities and more professional operations. That said, both maple syrup and cider production are seasonal and time-intensive, so availability may fluctuate. Confirm before traveling.
The farm mentions a Harvest Festival the first weekend in October, but no details are published on whether this is a special event with separate pricing, different hours, or additional activities. It may be the main marketing push of the season, worth timing your visit around — or it may be just a name for the fall season. You will need to call to find out.
Vermillion is in Clay County, southeastern South Dakota, near the Missouri River valley. It is home to the University of South Dakota, so the area has some college-town infrastructure. The terrain is flat agricultural plains with open-field ventures typical of the region.
The farm has no website and does not appear on major online aggregators with current details. The only way to plan a visit is to call (605) 624-3618 or email uffordhills@hotmail.com. Before traveling, confirm:
Three to four hours is realistic if you work through several activities. With 11 options, you can prioritize based on your family’s interests and time. Bring closed shoes for the maze and animals, layers for temperature changes, and cash for any à la carte activities or farm-produced goods (syrup, cider).
This venue is ambitious in scope and well-established locally, but the lack of published information online is a significant planning gap. Call ahead to build confidence in the 2026 schedule.
The farm mentions a Harvest Festival the first weekend in October, but specific 2026 dates and regular hours are not published. Contact (605) 624-3618 or uffordhills@hotmail.com to confirm when it opens and closes.
Three to four hours for a full visit covering maze, hayrides, animal activities, face painting, and cider or syrup samples. The activity list is long; prioritize based on your family's interests.
Unknown without published hours. The Harvest Festival the first weekend in October may be a busy draw, but regular weekday/weekend demand is unclear.
Not specified. Assume field parking.
Not published. Contact the farm about access to the maze, hayrides, and animal areas.
You need confirmed opening date and hours before traveling — neither is published online, and you must call (605) 624-3618. Also skip if you prefer a focused experience; 11 activities can feel scattered.
Vermillion town (home of the University of South Dakota), nearby Fall River Valley scenery, and other southeastern SD farm destinations.
The farm mentions the first weekend in October, but exact 2026 dates are not published. Call (605) 624-3618 to confirm whether this is a special event with separate pricing or the regular fall schedule.
Yes, the farm lists a haunted maze option, likely in October. Details on timing, pricing, and availability are not published. Call to confirm.
Not clear. The farm operates as a fall destination with multiple attractions, not as a standalone producer store. Contact them to learn about off-season access or direct-purchase options.
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, haunted maze, hayrides, corn cannon, bounce house, petting zoo, farm animals, maple syrup, cider mill, and face painting. Not all may be available on every visit.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
3691 East Main Street, Vermillion, SD 57069, in Clay County. It is one of 18 patches we track in South Dakota.
We track 18 patches in South 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 an after-dark attraction, hayrides, farm animals, which most South Dakota patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 6 of the 18 patches we track in South Dakota had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There are 6 other patches we track in Clay County. All South Dakota patches →
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Checked August 2026.