Hockaday Orchards — Cherry Picking in Lakeside, MT
Lakeside, MT · Peak June and July
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Hockaday Orchards is a cherries specialty operation in Lakeside, Montana. Pick days fall in the June–July stretch. Check hockadayorchards.com for current pick windows.
Hockaday Orchards in Lakeside, Montana is a cherry orchard on the west shore of Flathead Lake — the one region of Montana where sweet cherries thrive at commercial scale. The u-pick season is short and specific: June and July, when the Flathead cherry crop comes in. Like most Flathead orchards, it's a single-crop operation; the lake's moderating effect on climate is the entire reason cherries grow here at all.
What to expect
Time the visit to the June–July cherry window and check hockadayorchards.com before driving — Flathead cherry timing shifts by a week or two with each year's spring. The orchard doesn't list additional amenities, so this is a pure picking stop, usually paired with a Flathead Lake day: the orchard sits in Lakeside on the west shore.
What to bring
- Check the farm’s field report before you leave—popular crops can sell out daily.
- Apply sunscreen and bug spray at the car so it has time to set.
- Carry reusable water bottles; many farms offer refill stations.
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Plan your visit in Montana
Pair Hockaday Orchards with other U-Pick stops nearby, or scan Montana’s full directory and seasonal calendar.
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