We found the best U-pick apple orchards in New York so you don’t have to. Check out these 12 options from the Hudson Valley all the way to upstate.
To say there’s a lot to do in New York would be an understatement. The Big Apple has something exciting on nearly every corner, and the fun extends outside of the city, too. Statewide, there are events, restaurants, and beautiful sights worth experiencing. Take New York State’s cat cafes as a perfect example; they’re cozy and charming, and you leave them utterly fulfilled.
The same can be said for New York’s best U-pick apple orchards. Picking apples is a fall tradition for many, and it’s an easy one to pick up even if you didn’t grow up with it. You get to choose the apples that look best to you, and most places have some variety, so you can go a little sweeter or sourer depending on your personal preferences. Plus, apple picking is typically fairly affordable, and it puts money back into the pockets of local businesses, making it a win-win outing.
With that established, let’s take a closer look at 12 apple orchards across the state that you should visit this fall for peak sweater-weather vibes.
1. Fishkill Farms
Address: 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
When you think of apple picking in New York, you probably envision two main orchards: Fishkill Farms and Wilklow Orchards. This year, the latter closed after creating 45 years of apple-picking memories for countless people. But Fishkill Farms continues to carry that flame forward.
At Fishkill Farms, visitors can pick apples, pears, flowers (including sunflowers), and more year-round, with each type of fruit or flower having its own season. Note that U-pick sessions require reservations, which can be made here. At the time of writing, apple reservations are open and will be available through Nov. 1.
When making reservations, you’ll want to make sure you have a group ready. The sessions are booked in groups of one to five people, so the more people you take, the cheaper the price is per person. The classic weekday group package costs $64, while the medium weekday package lands at $46, giving you less produce but the same amount of fun. On the weekends, those prices rise to $74 and $56, respectively.
2. Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm
Address: 1335 White Hill Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Hours: Monday & Wednesday-Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Believe it or not, Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm is in its 110th fall harvest season in 2026. The farm opened for the season on Aug. 22 and has already welcomed countless people onto its grounds. In addition to beautiful apples, Wilkens grows and sells pumpkins and peaches for those interested in seasonal stone fruits or gourds.
Apple picking specifically is slated to open up at Wilkens on Sep. 5, and reservations aren’t required. There is, however, a spending minimum, which came out to $30 for up to two people or $45 for up to four people during the 2025 season.
This fruit farm grows a variety of apples, including Gala, McIntosh, and Red Delicious, just to name a few. For a full breakdown of the types and when each is expected to be pick-ready, check out Wilkens’ guide here.
3. Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard
Address: 130 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m
If you live around Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, you know every weekend throughout September and October is prime apple-picking time. Apple picking is just one aspect of Harvest Moon’s Fall Festival, which also includes its pumpkin patch, hayrides, live music, themed photo ops, and more every weekend throughout the season.
If you’re interested in picking apples, you need to arrive by 4:15 p.m. at the latest, as that’s when the orchard entrance officially closes for the day. When picking apples here, there are three sizes: ¼ Peck Bag (about 3 lbs of apples) for $15, Peck Bag (about 12 lbs of apples) for $25, and ½ Bushel Bag (about 25 lbs of apples) for $40. Tickets to the festival are separate from the apple-picking prices and cost $21.48 or $26.65 per person, depending on the weekend.
4. Outhouse Orchards
Address: 139 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Outhouse Orchards throws “NY’s #1 fall festival,” according to its website, and it includes both pumpkin and apple picking. The festival lasts from Aug. 30 to Oct. 31, so there’s plenty of time to get in on the fun. Other highlights include a corn maze, hayrides, and bounce houses for the younguns. There are also yummy homemade drinks and even spiked apple cider for purchase to make the festival extra fun.
Ticket prices for the festival vary online and in-person. Weekday prices are $15.98 online or $18 at the gate, while weekend prices are $22.45 online or $28 at the gate. Like at many other orchards, apple picking costs extra. A ¼ bushel bag is $35, and a ½ bushel bag is $50.
5. Twin Star Orchards
Address: 155 N Ohioville Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561
Hours: Friday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
At Twin Star Orchards, you won’t find the prettiest apple—or at least that’s what the business says on its Facebook page. “Our ‘ugly apples’ are bursting with flavor because they are grown for taste, not looks. Come pick your own ugly apples this fall,” the account’s bio reads in part.
But just what types of “ugly” apples do Twin Star Orchards grow? According to its Apple Map, guests can stroll through rows of Gala, Fuji, Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, and Golden Delicious apples, among other tasty varieties. What also makes this business unique is its “estate-grown” ciders. You can taste several and knock them back with wood-fired pizzas made on-site to relax after picking your favorite apples, creating an even fuller experience.
6. Rose Hill Farm
Address: 19 Rose Hill, Red Hook, NY 12571
Hours: Friday: 3 p.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Rose Hill Farm grows six different fruits for guests to pick. In order of availability throughout the year, they are cherries, blueberries, apricots, plums, peaches, and, finally, apples. Everyone’s favorite pie fruit is in season from late August to mid-November, but for the 2026 season specifically, they won’t be available to pick until partway through September.
This is because of the freezing conditions that hit New York and hindered the growth of produce earlier in the year. Some apple breeds won’t be available at the farm at all this year, but specific ones that fared better include Cortland, Royal Court, Empire, Jonamac, and Honeycrisp. (This is better than the apricots, which were all wiped out.) To be ready for an exact opening date for apple picking, follow Rose Hill Farm on Instagram.
7. Becker Farms
Address: 3724 Quaker Rd, Gasport, NY 14067
Hours: Monday-Tuesday: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Becker Farms is another dream U-pick destination that grows myriad fruits and flowers, including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, grapes, pumpkins, sunflowers, and, of course, apples. Apples are available here from late August through October, and beginning the U-pick journey is easy.
To start, you need to check in at one of two locations (the farm’s Brew Pub or the Farm Market) and purchase your fruit receptacle, of which there are a few different sizes depending on how many apples you want to pick. Then, you can skip out into the weeds (er, the trees) and pick to your heart’s content. Becker Farms is a hit with everyone, including local influencer Rachel Ryan, who said it’s “one of my favorite places for apple picking in WNY” in an August 2026 Instagram video.
8. Woodside Orchards
Address: 729 Main Rd, Aquebogue, NY 11931 & 116 Manor Lane, Jamesport, NY 11947
Aquebogue Hours: Monday & Thursday-Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Jamesport Hours: Saturday-Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Woodside Orchards has two locations in New York, one in Aquebogue and one in Jamesport, and they open for apple picking on different days. The Jamesport orchard will begin welcoming hungry apple pickers on Saturday, Sep. 19, while the Aquebogue orchard will open on Monday, Sep. 21.
When you arrive at either location, you’ll need to purchase a bag to store the apples you pick. Woodside Orchards does not allow the use of outside receptacles. This is especially important because the two locations charge by volume rather than weight, which some orchards default to. These bags are $23 each and can hold roughly 12 lbs of apples. Apple picking is slated to conclude at the end of October, so get to Woodside Orchards before it’s too late.
9. Indian Ladder Farms
Address: 342 Altamont Rd, Altamont, NY 12009
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Berries, apples, and pumpkins, oh my! Indian Ladder Farms has been growing these crops for over 100 years, having been founded in 1916. Indian Ladder also produces its own beers and ciders on-site and serves them in its tasting room, which opened in time for the farm’s 100th anniversary in 2016. If all of that weren’t enough, Indian Ladder pours back into its community by hosting educational events that teach people where their food really comes from and how they can get in on the action.
U-pick sessions end at 1 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday and 4 p.m. on the weekends, so don’t plan on picking apples near closing time. No, you’ll want to arrive early, and you’ll be happy you did once you see how beautiful the Honeycrisp and McIntosh apples look. At the time of writing, the Macs are coming in at $9 for a half peck, while the Honeycrisps are going for $11 per half peck. Gala, Ruby Macs, Empire, and more will be available later in the season.
10. Kelder’s Farm
Address: 5755 US-209, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Hours: Monday & Thursday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
As seen on its website, Kelder’s Farm was voted “best patch” in a USA Today review of pumpkin patches, but you don’t want to sleep on its apple orchard, either. Kelder’s Farm has apple picking days scheduled on many weekdays throughout September, and its Honeycrisp Apple Festival is slated to run from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13.
Like many farms, tickets to Kelder’s range in price from weekday to weekend. Weekday tickets that include a U-pick crop are $22.95 online or $25.95 at the gate, while weekend tickets are $25.95 online or $28.95 at the gate. Check out the full calendar to plan your trip here.
11. Wickham Farms
Address: 1315 Sweets Corners Rd, Penfield, NY 14526
Hours: Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Wickham Farms grows 13 types of apples, and you get to wander through the trees and pick your own for only $6 for a half peck (about 6 to 7 pounds of apples). How lucky are you? Born as a farm stand in 1986, Wickham Farms entered its 40th year of business in 2026, and it continues to make folks smile with its delicious food (we’re looking at you, fresh donuts), s’mores-themed cold brew, and, of course, the beautiful views that come with its hayrides.
At the time of writing, the only apple variety currently being picked is Zestar, a juicy variety that the University of Minnesota engineered in the late ‘90s. This breed is particularly delightful for those who love apple cider since it’s so juicy, ends on a sweet flourish, and leaves lovely aromatic notes in your mouth.
12. Navarino Orchard
Address: 3655 Cherry Valley Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Navarino Orchard grows and sells several other types of produce in addition to apples, including berries, pumpkins, and tomatoes. But apples steal the show here thanks to Navarino growing so many different kinds. Throughout the fall, you can find Gingerold, Zestar, Gala, Honeycrisp, Empire, Snapdragon, and so many more, ending with Braeburn and Granny Smith as October peters out.
One of the best parts of picking fruit at Navarino Orchard is indulging in an apple fritter sundae when you’re done. The fritters are fresh and prepared with just-picked apples, which work beautifully in the sundae, especially on days when it’s still a touch warm outside. You won’t want to leave without trying one, and we bet it’ll be a reason you return time and time again.
