Cottonwood Farms
Pumpkin patch · Lafayette · Colorado
A Boulder County pumpkin patch and corn maze on Isabelle Road, run by Bob and Amy, whose family has farmed in Colorado since the 1850s. Flat Front Range fields with the Boulder foothills on the skyline make it an easy stop between Boulder and Lafayette.
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Open daily 10am to 6pm; wagon rides Saturdays and Sundays only
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 9–October 13
Color builds from September 28 · mostly bare by November 2
Sampled at Cottonwood Farms’s own coordinates and elevation (1549 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 54 weather points across Colorado, nudged 2 days earlier to match 2 published peak dates from csfs.colostate.edu and smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 3 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Cottonwood Farms
You get about 22 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 20. Against Colorado overall, that is 1 day later. Height explains the gap, since this sits at 5,082 ft. It sits at 5,082 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.
From Denver it is about 21 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
Cottonwood Farms on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Cottonwood Farms open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 23 – Oct 31. Open daily 10am to 6pm; wagon rides Saturdays and Sundays only. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Cottonwood Farms peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 9–October 13 (best estimate October 11). Color starts around September 28 and is mostly bare by November 2.
- How do I get to Cottonwood Farms?
- Cottonwood Farms is in Lafayette. The closest city is Denver, about 21 mi away. It's part of Colorado's fall lineup.
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