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    Mountain Valley Ranch

    4.3 (101 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Great selection of different types & sizes of pumpkins. Even Black Cats!
    Lara G.

    Happened upon this sweet pumpkin patch by accident & so glad that we did! My husband & I enjoyed our time here. We've been to numerous pumpkin patches in the county, and this one has been the best experience. I loved seeing pumpkins growing from the vine & picking one from them. The spooky decor is a nice addition. Ample, free parking. We left with 5 pumpkins. We'll definitely be back next year & for their Christmas tree farm.

    AMarie D.

    What a beautiful ranch. Beautiful animals. Friendly and helpful staff What a fun family friendly pumpkin patch. Kids enjoyed the pony rides. We enjoyed all the photo ops. As a homeschool fam we took time to learn about all the animals featured at the ranch super cool to see a bison upclose. We really loved our time here. We appreciate Mountain valley ranch for making this avail to the public with affordable prices. I love my new candle it smells delicious and it's non toxic. I got a nice top for hubby to support this amazing ranch. We'll definitely be back again next time. I def recommend checking this ranch out and supporting

    Marcus F.

    Pumpkin Patch. While driving to Julian we noticed a long line of cars trying to enter a Pumpkin Patch. So on the way back home we stopped by. Free parking and basically a free experience. They do charge for the corn maze and the corn cannon. The best attraction was the Bison in the petting zoo. - Just pumpkin for sale here, no shops or market. - Because the parking lots consist of soft dirt, a ton of dust will be kicked up in the air. Don't wash your car before coming here.

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    Myphuong L.

    Every year for the last couple of years, we have been visiting different pumpkin patches around town and haven't repeated. I have learned to stick to a "farm" not "station". With that said, Mountain Valley is a farm/ranch and you see the pumpkin growing on the ground attached to the vines. It's about 25 minutes from Poway heading towards Julian. Entrance would be on the left and it's all dirt. No real restrooms but yes portable restrooms in the parking lot. This place is free and you pay extra for activities. This place is not as big as Bates or Oma but it does have: -Corn maze $5 -Petting zoo -Hay ride $5 -Corn cannon $1 for 2 -Pony rides $5 -Food truck -Snack bar Lots of photo opportunities. There's so much to do for the family and kids. I saw people bringing their dogs. There's an area with picnic tables that you can bring your own food and just chill. There's a food truck that sells tacos and hamburgers. Also a snack bar that sells water ($2) and dipping dot ice cream. As well as corn in a cup. It can get really hot inland so bring a hot, put on sun screen, and bring water.

    Neat place... Mountain Valley Ranch has a cool pumpkin patch that has a lot activities for the whole family... corn maze, corn cannon, a animal petting zone, and hayrides. The barn was decorated for the season with animatronics among a myriad of pumpkins and gourds. Prices are very reasonable for the cravable squash we love to place on our porches. Overall , a fun and ghoulish visit.

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    Felicitas L.

    This makes for a fun day trip & can easily be coupled with a quick visit into Julian for some delish apple cider & pie! A perfect stop to bring younger kids & dogs. Lots of open space. However, if you're with an older group, such as all adults or teenagers, I'd recommend a larger pumpkin patch with food & rides like Bates Nut Farm. FYI- there are 2 dogs that roam freely around this pumpkin patch (super friendly & chill) but if anyone in your group isn't comfortable around dogs, just be aware. +PROS: -Dog friendly! We brought our 20lb terrier mix here on leash the whole time & she had a great time! -Goat maze (yes, there are goats on the farm!) -Other animals- pigs, bison, chicken, horses to see -Fun, tall corn maze with some Halloween decor throughout -Corn cannon where you can shoot corn out of a cannon...awesome -Friendly staff -Lots of cute areas for pics -No parking or admission fee (we came on a weekday) -CONS: -I don't think you can feed the animals -Pumpkin patch was sparse...not a lot of pumpkins laid out -Small pumpkins available in the indoor space -No food/drinks available for sale -Not much outdoor seating -No hay rides

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    Linda M.

    A cute small pumpkin farm. They have plenty of pumpkins for sale. They have a corn maze, corn shooting and pony rides. Bring ear plugs or some noise canceling headphones if you plan on doing the corn shooting. So many animals to see: goats, bison, turkeys, peacocks, sheep and more. I love the cute goat maze they have set up!

    The best low-key pumpkin patch
    Shawnee B.

    This is our go to pumpkin patch! They have everything you could want and then some. It's never overcrowded here like most patches during the season and is really big. There's a ton of photo opps, a corn maze, and a corn shooter. They provide wagons for your pumpkins too that are so charming! We always make a whole day date out of it since they are so close to Julian.

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    Hollyann B.

    Dog-friendly and so much for humans to love, too! The bestest boy, Knox, and I visited this week to get him in the Halloween spirit, and we had a blast!

    Jeffrey C.

    A bit different than years past, no corn gun for us and just a quick run through the fields, but love MVR! Looking forward to making it out one Friday night next Fall to see their roping competitions!

    There are lots of cool car and other farm vehicles!

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    I love this pumpkin patch! Good prices and a huge variety. Corn maze, animals, friendly dogs running around, and my fav: the corn cannon.

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    Nice area away from the city, must do the corn cannon!! Andy is amazing and funny and made the experience memorable!!

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    Family, friendly filled with love. Fill your holiday needs and wishes, fill your kids need for fresh air. Love MVR!

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    Ask the Community - Mountain Valley Ranch

    Do you take cash only?

    We take cash and card. There is a service fee on cards. Thank you!

    Are dogs allowed at the pumpkin patch?

    Are there special hours for the petting zoo, or is it open anytime the patch is open?

    Do they have little carts to take with you as you go to choose your pumpkin, or do you have to bring your own?

    Yes. We have wagons for you to use.

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    They have a variety of different pumpkins to choose from and the corn maze is $5 per person.

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    Julian Farm and Orchard

    4.2(135 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    Camping nearby and ventured into town and had this on my list of places to check out. I was so sad…read moreto learn that the blackberries bushes were all picked for the year, with the possibility of a couple vines but not yet ready. Flowers were in bloom and they did offer raspberries, but also said that was slim as well. Sure enjoy, with 3 people and 6 eyes, we were able to fill up. You pre-pay and then they give you your container. Walk around and you can come here to pick different fruits during different seasons. Guess what, they have a petting zoo inside as well! How cool! If there is food available and they haven't been fed too much, you can grab a scoop and feed away! Staff was friendly and very helpful in navigating, especially when you forget where you are supposed to walk to in order to pick your fruit. I would say it is about farmer's market pricing, definitely not on the cheaper scale but you are paying for quality here. Can't wait to come back! We came here in August 2025, and then my Husband brought his mother and siblings here in October 2025. They loved it as well. Plenty of parking, although dirt parking, easy to get in and out. Highly recommend if coming to Julian. This is a landmark/staple of Julian to visit.

    We visited the Julian farm and orchard for the first time in November and we had a great time! We…read morearrived at around 10:30 am , we had heard that it gets pretty crazy with parking but the staff was very organized and guided us to our parking . Pricing is great and affordable we did the Barnyard experience ! I didn't know they did online reservations which is something we will do in the future as the line to purchase tickets was a little long . The animals are very cute , but some of them are a little more aggressive for food so watch out ! Overall we loved the experience we had! So many places to walk and take pictures! I knew it was busy due to the parking but it didn't feel as overcrowded since the space is so large ! Highly recommend everyone to bring their families !

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    Checking out with our pumpkins! Great value.

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    Bates Nut Farm

    3.9(549 reviews)
    13.6 mi
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    A little late, but we went here in the fall and fully FALLED out. Hate to say it, but yes -- I'm…read moreobsessed with all things fall. It's truly my happiest time of year. Right off the bat, here's what I loved about this day: Big parking lot Dog friendly Live music A small‑business market Food We came on a weekend in October, so definitely check their website to see what events are happening when you go. Admission is free, but you do pay for parking. You can easily spend a whole day here, so I recommend bringing comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water, and even a blanket or chair. We arrived during a live band set, but seating was limited -- still such a fun vibe. You can also go in and out if you need to grab something from your car. They were grilling up backyard‑style burgers with sides, and it honestly felt like being at a neighborhood BBQ -- grab your drink from the cooler, pick your chips, add your toppings, and enjoy. I loved it. The pumpkin patch is huge and has every type of pumpkin you can imagine. I'd never seen white or black gourds before, but they had them here. There's a lot to walk around and explore, and make sure to stop by the farm shop for packaged nuts, seasonings, honey, and other goodies to take home. My pup Enzo had the best time -- enjoy these pics of him living his best fall life.

    we like to come when the pumpkins are ready , my 3 y/o…read morealmost got ran over by a wagon . They should think about designating that ride in an area where kids can't run into the wagons. The driver had no clue and kept going. Luckily when we yelled at our 3 y/o to stop he listened and didn't run into the wagon as it was crossing . besides that we had lots of fun , but we left right after that close call.

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    The pumpkins here are so perfect!

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