A truth: berries taste better when you harvest them yourself. And Portlanders are lucky to be surrounded by U-pick farms, so we've rounded up a half dozen to fit every berry lover out there. Remember that harvest times can vary each year, so make sure to check hours and availability before heading out.

For the Whole Family: Bella Organic

Certified organic by Oregon Tilth, this Sauvie Island destination is popular for its many berry varieties as well as its cherries, which tend to get picked fast. (Come back later in the season for U-pick pears, tomatoes, and corn.) You can bring your own containers or buy them from the farm. Hungry? Bella's Courtyard is open Wednesday through Sunday, serving everything from corn dogs to charcuterie boards. Let the kids say hi to the farm animals as you tuck into a wine flight. 

For the Vibe Seeker: Topaz Farm

Also on Sauvie Island, this much-loved regenerative farm has strawberries (done for 2024), raspberries, blueberries, marionberries, and blackberries, plus a U-cut flower field that opens July 5. The farm also puts on five-course dinners as well as a robust concert series, this year featuring the likes of Jenny Don't and the Spurs, Margo Cilker, and Joy Oladokun.

For the Purist: Columbia Farms

This Sauvie Island farm began in the early '90s with one acre of strawberries and now grows more than 15 types of berries (including six varieties of raspberries alone). No corn dogs or concerts here—Columbia keeps it simple, just the way its many fans like it. All fruit must be picked into pint boxes, which the farm provides for free.

For the Time-Pressed: Bonny Slope Blueberries

Only have a couple hours? Just 20 minutes from downtown sits Bonny Slope Blueberries. As the name suggests, there's just one berry here, but it's unsprayed and indisputably delicious. Only cash and checks are accepted, no pets are permitted, and make sure to bring your own containers to fill. Picnics are encouraged, too. Picking season begins in July.

For the Thrifty Picker: Powder Blueberry Farm

About a half hour from downtown, Gresham's Powder Blueberry Farm is one of the oldest in the region and sells berries for as low as $2.50 per pound. There are nine different blueberry varieties to try, and buckets are provided (but bring your own containers for the trip home). Picking season begins in July.

For the No-Crowds Crowd: Tara Farms

Take the quick trip to Corbett to find wide-open, welcoming fields of spray-free berries. Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and a blackberry cultivar called kotata are on offer. Kids under 8 pick and eat for free. BYO containers.