Crots Corn Maze
Ottawa Lake, MI · about 46 mi from Detroit
At a glance
- Address
- 4800 W. Temperance Road, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
- Activities
- 🌽 Corn mazes
- Phone
- (734) 856-7183
- Website
- cornmaze.itgo.com
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (corn mazes, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Detroit, about 46 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Monroe County, MI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- 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
- Public restroom 2.4 mi
- Playground 1.3 mi
- Picnic area 4.7 mi
- Gas station 2.4 mi
- EV charger EVgo 2.5 mi
- 40 places to eat within 5 mi Charlie Mops, Maon Jar, Arctic Cafe
Farmers markets nearby
- Whiteford Farmers Market Ottawa Lake · 2.4 mi
- Blissfield Farmers Market Blissfield · 11.7 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Goetz Family Farm CSA 6.2 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 48°F, lows around 30°F, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 29
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 13
- ☀️ Frost-free season168 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Blissfield 1Nne, MI station (11.5 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
- Corn mazesSep to Oct
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.
- Shoes you do not mind getting dusty
- A charged phone and a meeting spot for the group
- A flashlight if you go near dusk
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Mazes are usually best from mid September through October, when the corn is tallest.
- How to pick
Pick a meeting spot before you enter, keep the group together and take a photo of the map if they hand one out.
- Best time to go
Weekday evenings or early weekend mornings. Many mazes run flashlight nights in late October.
Farm country: Monroe County
Monroe County had 1,122 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 110 sold food straight to the public and 18 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.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Crots Corn Maze
Is Crots Corn Maze 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 Crots Corn Maze?
Corn mazes typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Crots Corn Maze?
The listing gives the address as 4800 W. Temperance Road, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Crots Corn Maze?
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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