Fort Hill Farms

Thompson, CT · about 49 mi from Boston

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At a glance

Address: 260 Quaddick Rd, Thompson, CT 06277
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (336) 824-5263
Website: millstonecreekorchards.com
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Boston, about 49 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: info@millstonecreekorchards.com
Contact details from: the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
Social: Facebook · Instagram
County: Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Public restroom 2.3 mi
Playground 2.9 mi
Picnic area 3 mi
Gas station Valero 2.2 mi
EV charger 7.2 mi
22 places to eat within 5 mi Bogey's Ice Cream, ANYA, Riverside Pizza

Farmers markets nearby

Putnam Summer Farmers Market Putnam · 4.8 mi
Burrillville Farmers' Market Burrillville · 8.6 mi
Douglas Farmers Market Douglas · 9.1 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

Woodstock Sustainable Farms 8.3 mi
Natural Harvest Farm 8.4 mi
Chockalog Farm 10 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 50°F, lows around 30°F, about 4.2 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

35°15°J

38°16°F

46°24°M

58°34°A

69°45°M

76°54°J

82°60°J

80°58°A

73°51°S

61°38°O

50°30°N

40°22°D

🌱 Last spring frostMay 1
🍂 First fall frostOct 9
☀️ Frost-free season161 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, W Thompson Lake, CT station (3.3 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.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Fort Hill Farms

Is Fort Hill Farms 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 Fort Hill Farms?

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 Fort Hill Farms?

The listing gives the address as 260 Quaddick Rd, Thompson, CT 06277. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Fort Hill Farms?

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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