The Pumpkin Patch Near Paso Robles Set on a Working Regenerative Farm

The 46 Ranch Pumpkin Patch opens September 18 and runs through November 1, 2026, Friday through Sunday from 11am to 6pm, about 13 miles from Paso Robles in Templeton, California. It's a working regenerative farm the rest of the year, not a seasonal pop-up built for the occasion, and that difference shows up in the details: real Highland cattle and goats at the petting zoo, hayrides through a working pasture, and pumpkins grown on ground that's farmed the other eleven months too.

What's at the 46 Ranch pumpkin patch?

Hayride farm tours, a jump pad, a witch's walk, and a petting zoo make up the core of the visit, alongside the pre-picked pumpkins. The petting zoo is where the ranch's Highland cattle usually draw the most attention. Shaggy, long-horned, and unmistakably not a typical farm animal for most visitors, they're as much a photo stop as a petting-zoo animal. For the safety of the farm animals, dogs are not permitted inside the event.

How far is 46 Ranch from Paso Robles?

About 13 miles via CA-46 and US-101, roughly a 17-minute drive, which makes it an easy add-on to a Paso Robles weekend built mostly around wine tasting. The address is 11995 Santa Rosa Creek Rd. in Templeton, just southwest of Paso Robles, and it's close enough that visitors staying anywhere in the Paso Robles wine country can fold in a couple of hours at the ranch without reworking the rest of the day.

Is there anything to do in Paso Robles besides wine tasting?

Absolutely. While Paso Robles is best known for its wineries, there’s plenty more to experience throughout the area. At 46 Ranch, visitors can spend time on a working regenerative farm and experience a different side of the region’s agricultural roots.

It’s an easy addition to a Paso Robles weekend, especially for families or anyone looking to take a break from the tasting rooms and spend some time outdoors.

What is 46 Ranch the rest of the year?

46 Ranch is a working regenerative farm set on 250 acres, home to heritage Highland cattle and roughly 600 pasture-raised hens whose eggs are sold at the Cambria Nursery Farmstand. The ranch is typically closed to the public, opening only for select seasonal events such as the pumpkin patch and Open Farm Days.

What makes a visit different from a traditional pumpkin patch is the setting. The same fields guests explore during the fall are part of the working ranch throughout the year.

What's Templeton like?

Templeton sits just south of Paso Robles along Highway 101, surrounded by the same rolling hills and oak-covered countryside that define this part of the Central Coast. It’s quieter than neighboring Paso Robles, with more of a small-town, rural feel.

46 Ranch is located on Santa Rosa Creek Road, right off Highway 46. The drive takes you away from the vineyard-lined roads often associated with Paso Robles and into working California ranchland, giving visitors a chance to experience another side of the region.

When exactly does the pumpkin patch run?

September 18 through November 1, 2026, open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. That's a longer window than a lot of pumpkin patches run, which gives visitors more flexibility to fit a visit around a Paso Robles wine trip planned for other reasons.

Is it good for kids?

Yes. Younger kids can burn off some energy on the jump pad and explore the Witch’s Walk, while the petting zoo is a favorite for all ages. The hayride farm tours take guests through the ranch’s pastures, offering a closer look at the land and animals along the way.

Older kids and adults can also learn more about how 46 Ranch operates as a working regenerative farm, making the experience about more than pumpkins and traditional fall activities.

What's the petting zoo like?

The petting zoo gives visitors a chance to meet some of the animals that call 46 Ranch home, including Highland cows, Nubian goats, Babydoll sheep, mini donkeys and Flemish Giant bunnies.

The Highland cows are part of the ranch’s working herd year-round, rather than animals brought in just for the Pumpkin Patch. For kids especially, getting an up-close look at the animals and meeting a few breeds they may not see every day can easily become one of the highlights of the visit.

What should I bring?

Closed shoes for the hayride and petting zoo area, since it's a working farm and not a paved lot, and layers for a Templeton afternoon that can run warm in September and cooler by late October as the season winds down. A debit or credit card for event admission, pumpkins, and activities, since this is a cashless event. And no pets are allowed inside the event for the safety of the farm animals, which is worth planning around if a dog usually comes along on these kinds of outings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where's the best pumpkin patch near Paso Robles?

46 Ranch in Templeton, about 13 miles from Paso Robles, runs a pumpkin patch from September 18 through November 1, 2026, Friday through Sunday, 11am to 6pm.

What is there to do at the 46 Ranch pumpkin patch?

Hayride farm tours, a jump pad, train rides, rubber ducky races, pumpkin and apple cannons, a witch's walk, and an interactive petting zoo, alongside pre-picked pumpkins.

Is 46 Ranch open year-round?

No, 46 Ranch is a working regenerative farm that is not open to the public except during select seasonal events like the pumpkin patch.

Can I bring my dog to the 46 Ranch pumpkin patch?

No dogs allowed. For the safety of the farm animals, dogs are not permitted inside the event. If you arrive with a dog, a shaded pet waiting area is available outside the entrance. Pets must remain attended by their owner at all times and may not be left unattended. Guests are encouraged to leave pets at home whenever possible.

What else does 46 Ranch produce?

Pasture-raised eggs from about 600 heritage hens and heritage Highland cattle, sold through the Cambria Nursery Farmstand.