Elderberry Creek Alpacas
Stayton, OR · about 50 mi from Portland
At a glance
- Address
- 10868 Siegmund Rd SE, Stayton, Oregon, 97383
- Activities
- 🍇 Berries🐐 Farm animals
- Website
- elderberrycreekalpacas.com
- Typical season
- May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Portland, about 50 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Marion County, OR
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 4 mi
- Picnic area 4.9 mi
- Gas station Pratum Co-op Energy 3.4 mi
- EV charger Silver Falls Rivian Waypoint 5.8 mi
- 4 places to eat within 5 mi Frothy Top Roadside Stop, Java Stop, Gingerbread House
Farmers markets nearby
- Stayton Farmers Market Stayton · 5.2 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Sublime Organics LLC 5.2 mi
- Fresh To You Produce & Garden Center 5.3 mi
- Queener Farm 5.8 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 47°F, lows around 36°F, about 9.4 in of rain, 9.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 22
- ☀️ Frost-free season174 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Silver Creek Falls, OR station (5.6 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- BerriesMay to Aug
- Farm animalsYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Hand sanitizer for after the animals
- Closed-toe shoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Strawberries are ready when fully red to the stem. Blueberries should be deep blue with no red at the stem end; ripe ones roll off into your palm. Blackberries are ripe when dull black, not shiny.
- How to pick
Pinch strawberries off with a bit of stem so they keep longer. Cup blueberry clusters and roll with your thumb. Pick into shallow containers so the bottom layer is not crushed.
- Best time to go
Early morning, before the heat softens fruit and picked-over rows fill up.
- Keep it fresh
Do not wash until you eat them. Refrigerate in a single layer; most berries keep 2 to 5 days.
Farm country: Marion County
Marion County had 2,477 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 278 sold food straight to the public and 19 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 3,635 acres of blueberries #1 of 18 counties in OR
- 211 acres of strawberries #5 of 15 counties in OR
- 112 acres of raspberries #5 of 12 counties in OR
- 2,592 acres of blackberries #1 of 18 counties in OR
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Elderberry Creek Alpacas
Is Elderberry Creek Alpacas open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Elderberry Creek Alpacas?
Berries typically run May to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Elderberry Creek Alpacas?
The listing gives the address as 10868 Siegmund Rd SE, Stayton, Oregon, 97383. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Elderberry Creek Alpacas?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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