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Celebrate Autumn by Spending a Day at an Apple Orchard!

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Autumn has finally arrived in Spokane, Washington in the Inland Northwest, with cooler temperatures, leaves turning to brilliant shades of gold, orange, and red, and harvest time on the local farms. What better way to enjoy the turning of the seasons than to bundle up the family and head out for an afternoon spent in the fresh, crisp autumn air and pick out a harvest of your own? Many locally owned orchards offer the opportunity to pick your own apples right off the trees, which is a fun and educational experience for people of all ages. None of the Spokane area orchards charge a fee for picking the fruit, just the per pound price of the apples you take home. Bring home a bushel of delicious, farm fresh apples for making your own homemade applesauce and desserts, or simply enjoy the crisp, tart and sweet taste of your favorite apple variety as an afternoon snack.

And while you’re reveling in all this autumnal joy, don’t forget to pick up a copy of Karen Jean Matsko Hood’s latest cookbook, Apple Delights. Packed with over 200 flavorful recipes that use everyone’s favorite fruit in tantalizing and creative ways, Apple Delights is a must-have for any kitchen. You can read a review of the cookbook here, and in the meantime check out this list of u-pick apple orchards in the Spokane area!

 

Apple Orchards in Washington State by County

Counties are listed alphabetically. If a county is not listed, then it means that there are no u-pick apple orchards in that county.

Asotin County

Wilson Banner Ranch

LOCATION:
16047 Highway 12 Or 16397 Highway 12
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 751-9367

HOURS:
Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5:50 pm
Sunday Noon to 5:30 pm
June through December
Harvest Festival: Every Saturday in October

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Benton County

Ray French Orchard

LOCATION:
955 Harvest Lane Pr. Ne.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 627-3673

HOURS:
Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Chelan County

Apple Country U-Pick –

LOCATION:
5220 Manson Blvd
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-3982

HOURS:
September through October
Tues-Sat, 9 am to 5pm

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Lone Pine Fruit & Espresso

LOCATION:
23041 Hwy 97
Orondo, WA 98843
(509) 682-1514

HOURS:
Daily
Spring/Summer 7am-7pm
Fall/Winter 7am-6pm

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Stutzman Ranch

LOCATION:
2226 Easy Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 667-1664

HOURS:
Call for current hours

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Clallam County

Greenweave

LOCATION:
285 Clover Lane
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 683-1083

HOURS:
Phone before coming

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Hydrangea Rangers

LOCATION:
394 Roupe Road
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 681-7632

HOURS:
by appointment only

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Franklin County

Puddle Ducks Herb Farm, LLC

LOCATION:
1817 North Road 76
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 542-0489

HOURS:
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

King County

Carpinito Brothers Farm

LOCATION:
1148 North Central
Kent, WA.
(253) 854-5692.

HOURS:
9 am to 6pm daily year-round.

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

The Country Store & Gardens

LOCATION:
20211 Vashon Highway SW
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-3655

HOURS:
Monday to Saturday, from 9:30am to 5 pm.

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Pierce County

Terry’s Berries, LLC

LOCATION:
4520 River Road
Tacoma, WA 98443
(253) 922-1604

HOURS:
October weekends, 10am to 5 pm.

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

YMCA Farm

LOCATION:
6613-114th Ave Ct E.
Puyallup, WA

HOURS:
Only open to YMCA members

VARIETIES:
Liberty & Jonagold

PRICE:
Unknown

 

Skagit County

Jarmin’s 5-M Orchard

LOCATION:
16866 Donnelly Road
Mt. Vernon, WA
(360) 424-6574

HOURS:
Sunday, 12-4pm (closed Sundays Jan-June)

VARIETIES:
Jonagold & Gala

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Jones Creek Farms

LOCATION:
32260 Burrese Rd
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 826-6820

HOURS:
Friday-Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
September – November
Harvest festival: October 18-20
Sunday, 12-4pm (closed Sundays Jan-June)

VARIETIES:
Jonagold & Gala

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Riversong Farm

LOCATION:
16384 Donnelly Road
Mt. Vernon, WA
(360) 424-1999

HOURS:
Unknown

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Snohomish County

Canyon Ridge Farm, LLC

LOCATION:
21825 – 49th Avenue SE
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 402-6433

HOURS:
7am to 7 pm daily.

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

The Farm at Swans Trail

LOCATION:
7301 Rivershore Road
Snohomish, WA
(425) 334-4124

HOURS:
September – October
3:00pm to dusk on weekdays
9:00am to dusk weekends

VARIETIES:
Honeycrisp & Jonagold

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Spokane County

The following orchards are located at Green Bluff. Apple picking is best at any of these places during the Harvest Festival, which runs every weekend from September 21 to October 27.

Cole’s Orchard

LOCATION:
18423 N. Green Bluff Road
Colbert, WA 99005
509-238-4962

VARIETIES:
All Organic
: Lodi, Gravenstein, Spartan, Jonagold, Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Ida Red, Cortland, Rome, Winter Banana & Granny Smith

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Eleven Acres Farm

LOCATION:
18423 N. Green Bluff Road
Colbert, WA 99005
509-238-4962

VARIETIES:
Gravenstein, Gala, Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Swiss Gourmet, Fuji, Ida Red, Cortland, Empire, Golden Delicious

PRICE:
$0.75/pound

Hansen’s Green Bluff Orchard

LOCATION:
8215 E. Green Bluff Road
Colbert, WA 99005
509-238-4902

VARIETIES:
Gravenstein, Earligold, Gingergold, Early Blaze, Buckley Giant and Summer Red in late August; 50 more varieties picked September through October 31, including Parkdale Beauty, Jonagold, Rubinstar, Gala, and Jonathan.

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Harvest House

LOCATION:
9919 Greenbluff Road
Colbert, WA 99005
509-238-6970

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Hidden Acres

LOCATION:
16802 N. Applewood Lane
Mead, WA 99021
509-238-2830

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

High Country Orchard

LOCATION:
8518 E. Green Bluff Road
Colbert, WA 99005
509-238-9545

VARIETIES:
Unknown, multiple

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Huckaba Orchard

LOCATION:
8110 E. Green Bluff Road
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 238-3222, 389-5539

VARIETIES:
Lodi, Gravenstein, Early & Late Macintosh, Spartan, Jonathon, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome, Wagner

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Siemers Farm

LOCATION:
11125 E. Day Mt. Spokane Rd.
Mead, WA 99021
509-238-6242

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Smith’s Hilltop Orchard

LOCATION:
9423 E. Green Bluff Rd.
Colbert, WA 99005
509-238-4647

VARIETIES:
Honeycrisp & Valstar

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

The Cherry Shack

LOCATION:
8709 E. Green Bluff Road
Colbert, WA 99005
509-238-9183

VARIETIES:
18 varieties

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Thorson’s Country Farm & Nursery

LOCATION:
17007 N. Sands Road
Mead, WA 99021
509-238-6438

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Walter’s Fruit Ranch

LOCATION:
9807 E. Day Rd.
Mead, WA 99021
509-238-4709

VARIETIES:
Ginger Gold, Paula Red, Tydman Red, Early Gold, Gala, Elstar, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, McIntosh, Empire, Fuji, Spartan, Golden D, Red D, Old Fashioned Red D, Braeburn, Red Rome, Granny Smith, Cameo, Criterion

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Wellen’s Luscious Fruit & Antiques

LOCATION:
16420 N. Sands Road
Mead, WA 99021
509-238-6978

VARIETIES:
15 varieties available

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Yaryan’s Orchard

LOCATION:
10229 E. Day-Mt. Spokane Rd.
Mead, WA 99021
509-238-6261

VARIETIES:
Early Gold, Gala, Macintosh, Jonathan, Red & Golden Delicious, Johnagold, Honey Crisp, Cameo, Fuji

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Thurston County

Lattin’s Country Cider Mill & Farm

LOCATION:
9402 Rich Road SE
Olympia, WA
(360) 491-7328

HOURS:
Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6pm.
Sunday, 12-4pm (closed Sundays Jan-June)

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Whatcom County

Apple Creek Orchard

LOCATION:
5367 Barr Road
Ferndale, WA
(360) 384-0915

HOURS:
10am to 5pm, from mid Sept-Nov

VARIETIES:
Jonagold

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

BelleWood Acres

LOCATION:
6140 Guide Meridian
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-7720

HOURS:
Daily 9:00am to 7:00pm (Farm store and bistro)
10:00am to 5:00pm (U-pick)

VARIETIES:
Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Gravenstein, San Saturday, Tsugaru, and Orin

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Cloud Mountain Farm

LOCATION:
6906 Goodwin Road
Everson, WA
(360) 966-5859

HOURS:
Feb-Nov. Call for seasonal hours.

VARIETIES:
Over a dozen varieties

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Full Bloom Farm

LOCATION:
2330 Tuttle Lane
Lummi Island, WA 98262
(360) 758-7173

HOURS:
Apple picking in November, by appointment

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Ghost Cat Farm

LOCATION:
7943 Kickerville Road,
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-1517

HOURS:
Friday thru Tuesday, 10 am to 7 pm
July 21st until mid October.

VARIETIES:
Gala, Arkansas Black, Gravenstein, Granny Smith, Quince

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Hauck’s Orchard & Produce

LOCATION:
1920 Harksell Road
Ferndale, WA
(360) 384-5967

HOURS:
Please call for hours.

VARIETIES:
Honeycrisp

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Sm’Apples U-Pick Orchard -

LOCATION:
1197 Willeys Lake Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 318-1776

HOURS:
September 15 to November 17
Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6 pm;
Sunday, 2pm to 5pm

VARIETIES:
Gala, Jonagold, Honeycrisp

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Stoney Ridge Farm

LOCATION:
2092 Van Dyk Road
Everson, WA
(360) 966-3919

HOURS:
Thurs-Sat in October

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Waynoka Farms

LOCATION:
2274 Pangborn Road
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2717

HOURS:
9am to 7pm daily

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Yakima County

Barrett Orchards

LOCATION:
1209 Pecks Canyon Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1275

HOURS:
Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm
Sunday, 11 am to 3 pm

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Bill’s Berry Farm

LOCATION:
3674 N. County Line Road
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-3200

HOURS:
Monday to Saturday when the fruit is ripe; call for current hours
Apple Festival: The last 2 Saturdays in September & 4 Saturdays in October
10 am to 5 pm

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Johnson Orchards

LOCATION:
4906 Summitview Avenue
Yakima, Wa
509-966-7479

HOURS:
Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am – 4:00pm

VARIETIES:
Gala

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Krueger Pepper Gardens

LOCATION:
462 Knight Lane
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3677

HOURS:
August 1st to October 15

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Scenic Acres Orchard

LOCATION:
11901 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 945-5406

HOURS:
July to October
Monday through Sunday, dawn till dusk

VARIETIES:
Gala, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

Thompson’s Farm

LOCATION:
9535 Old Naches Highway
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 949-2455

HOURS:
Call for current hours

VARIETIES:
Gala, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, and more

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Turcott Orchard-Benson Ranches

LOCATION:
801 Clark Road
Wapato, WA
(509) 877-2688

HOURS:
Daily (except Tuesday) 8am-6pm

VARIETIES:
Unknown

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

Yakima U-pick Farm

LOCATION:
11901 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 945-5406

HOURS:
June through October
Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 7 pm
Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm

VARIETIES:
Gala, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious

PRICE:
By the pound, depending on variety

 

If you have any questions about apple picking in Washington state or about Apple Delights, please contact us!


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