Agritourism & Farm Experiences near Athens, OH

Nelsonville

Lester Rail Trail is a rail-trail, a former railroad line converted to a path for walking and biking, listed at an Elm Rock Road address near Nelsonville in southeast Ohio's Hocking Valley. It isn't a farm. The listing carries limited detail, and trail length and access points aren't confirmed here.

Stewart

Vest Berries and Produce grows berries and seasonal vegetables on Mush Run Road near Stewart, in Athens County, southeastern Ohio. It's a small pick-your-own and farm-stand operation in the Appalachian foothills, selling what's ripe through summer and into fall. Hours track the harvest rather than a fixed schedule, so call ahead before making the drive out.

Albany

Libby's Pumpkin Patch grows carving pumpkins, pie pumpkins and decorative varieties on State Farm Road in Albany, about 15 minutes from Athens and Ohio University. The fall visit adds a corn maze, hay rides, a hiking trail and a giant slide. A climate-controlled barn and outdoor space double as a wedding and event venue. Weekend hours are Saturday and Sunday noon to 5.

Nelsonville

Lick Run Berry Patch is a small berry and produce grower near Nelsonville, in the Hocking River valley of southeast Ohio. The name points to seasonal pick-your-own berries, though hours and current crops aren't posted online. Summer is the window for Ohio berries, so call ahead before visiting.

Stockport

An orchard near Stockport, in Morgan County in Ohio's rural southeast. The setting suits tree fruit like apples and peaches, often sold in season at the farm or by u-pick, but specific varieties, hours, or a website for this listing aren't confirmed online.

Racine

Spread across 27 acres in Racine, Porter's offers pick-your-own and pre-picked pumpkins alongside a 4-acre corn maze, scarecrow crafting, and kids' activities. Indian corn, straw, and fodder round out the fall stand. The season runs from mid-September through October 31, with afternoon-to-dark hours on weekdays and earlier weekend openings. Admission is charged per person; kids three and under get in free.

Waterford

Wagner Farms is an agritourism farm on Brownrigg Road in Waterford, in Washington County along the Muskingum River valley of southeast Ohio. No website or listing detailing its crops or hours turned up online, so reach out to the farm directly for what's available and when.

Washington

The Butcher family has worked this Washington, WV farm since the 1930s, and it now runs as a u-pick and agritourism stop in Wood County. Seasonal offerings include pick-your-own fruits and vegetables plus fall pumpkins. The farm also raises meat, though buyers should call for current cuts and availability. It sits on Peach Tree Lane, a short drive from Parkersburg. Facebook carries the latest on what's ready to pick.

Logan

Walker Farms is an agritourism operation on Chieftain Drive in Logan, in the Hocking Hills region of southeastern Ohio. Farms in this heavily visited tourist corridor commonly pair produce or seasonal activities with the area's steady flow of weekenders. Specific offerings and hours aren't posted online, so contact the farm directly before visiting.

Belpre

Cowgirl Suzie Originals is listed at a rural Veto Road address outside Belpre, along the Ohio River in Washington County. The name reads like a maker of handmade western and country goods rather than a produce farm, so expect crafts or handcrafted items rather than crops. Little else is documented online for this listing.

Parkersburg

Bob and Joy Spencer build their own beehives and beekeeping equipment rather than reselling wholesale gear, working under the motto 'We don't buy it, we build it.' The Parkersburg operation supplies hives, nucs, live bees, and raw honey, and appears on the West Virginia Honey Trail. They've set up at the state Honey Festival. New and established beekeepers can source both starter colonies and tools here.