At a glance
- Address
- 33846 US Hwy 550, Durango, CO 81301
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Website
- jamesranch.net
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- SNAP and WIC
- SNAP/EBT USDA SNAP-authorized retailer
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- La Plata County, CO
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- 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
- Gas station Speedway 1.6 mi
- 2 places to eat within 5 mi James Ranch, Bar D Chuckwagon
Farmers markets nearby
- Durango Farmers Market Durango · 11.3 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Adobe House Farm 3.2 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
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 46°F, lows around 22°F, about 2.1 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 28
- 🍂 First fall frostSep 30
- ☀️ Frost-free season122 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lemon Dam, CO station (9.1 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
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
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.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: La Plata County
La Plata County had 1,131 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 128 sold food straight to the public and 31 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about James Ranch
Is James Ranch 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 in a past season.
When is the season at James Ranch?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is James Ranch?
The listing gives the address as 33846 US Hwy 550, Durango, CO 81301. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to James Ranch?
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.
Is this listing wrong?
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