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Apple orchards in Arizona are one of the indispensable things when fall colours paint landscapes.
After pumpkin patches, Arizona Apple Orchards scattered in various top cities and small towns are the best places for a trip with your kids outdoors.
If you wonder where to go apple picking in Arizona, you are in the right place.
As much as I enjoy all things pumpkin, I am a big fan of fruit orchards and hence make it a point every fall to visit at least a few apple orchards in Arizona, which has become a tradition of sorts for me.
One thing led to another, and I ended up visiting all these pretty apple orchards in AZ, enjoying picking the fruits surrounded by stunning landscapes of fall foliage.
Most AZ apple orchards also host fun fall activities, primarily catering to families with young children and pets.
So if you are looking for a fun day outdoors with your kids this fall, this post is for you.
I present the best apple orchards in Arizona. Bookmark this post to know where to go for apple picking in Arizona.
If you are looking for AZ pumpkin patches for a Halloween trip, head to this guide to the best Arizona pumpkin patches for a fun outing with your family this fall!
TOP APPLE ORCHARDS IN ARIZONA
APPLE ANNIE’S ORCHARD
- Location – Wilcox
- Address – 6405 Williams Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643
- Opening days & hours – Closed on Monday and Wednesday; 9 AM to 5 PM Every day
- Entry Fees – Thursday and Friday – $19, Saturday and Sunday – $21
Apple Annie’s Orchard, located south of Wilcox, an hour from Tucson, is one of the oldest apple orchards in Arizona, providing the best apples since the 1980s.
The orchard is known for the apple pie, but it is also one of the best pumpkin patches in Arizona, spanning 13 acres.
Nestling in the Sulphur Springs Valley, Apple Annie’s has the perfect location and the best conditions, where they have been growing over ten different apple varieties.
Apple harvest season is from late August through October, and you pay for what you pick.
If you visit in August and September, you can participate in their annual Apple Harvest Celebration.
Golden Delicious is the apple that will be ripe during these months, while in late October, you can pick delicious Fuji apples.
I recommend you visit here during weekends in the fall. You will be treated to many family-friendly fun events and fall activities, like pancake breakfasts with delicious apple syrups, signature apple pies, games for kids, and even musical performances.
Did you know – Apple Annie’s Orchard is also home to one of the best pumpkin patches in Arizona?
SLIDE ROCK APPLE ORCHARD
- Location – Sedona
- Address – 6871 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
- Opening days & hours – Monday to Sunday, 8 AM to 5 PM
- Entry Fees – $20 Per Vehicle on weekdays and $30 Per Vehicle on the weekends
Not many know that one of the best places in Arizona for apple picking is Slide Rock State Park.
Yes, Slide Rock State Park, one of the famous national parks in Arizona known for the stunning Slide Rock trail Sedona leading to gorgeous Slide Rock Pools in Oak Creek Canyon, is also home to a beautiful apple orchard.
The apple trees have been here since 1912, before the establishment of the state park.
After being ignored for decades, the apple orchards in Slide State Park got a revival a few years ago, and now it is one of the best apple orchards in Arizona, home to over 300 apple trees.
September and October are the best months for apple picking here when you have over 13 varieties of apples ripe and ready for picking.
Check this guide to know what to do in Sedona in October, besides apple picking!
The best way to experience Slide Rock State Park orchard is by taking a tour of the farm machinery, packing shed, old cabins and the farmhouse at the site of the old Pendley homestead.
The apple orchard also hosts a fall festival, the Slide Rock Apple Festival, every October.
I had the chance to attend it last year, and I highly recommend attending if you are here during this time in Sedona, as it is one of the top Sedona fall activities.
Apart from picking your apples, you can also shop for souvenirs and handicrafts at the shops during the fest.
ANGLE ORCHARD
- Location – Safford
- Address – Safford, AZ 85546, United States
- Opening days & hours – Tuesday 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Friday 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Saturdays 8 AM to 5 PM.
Among the oldest apple orchards in Arizona that should be on your itinerary for sure is this 100-year-old orchard, Angle Orchard.
It is run by the same Angle family since they leased over ten acres of land from the US Forest Service in 1922.
Known for its excellent location amidst the Pinaleno Mountains of Eastern Arizona known for pleasant temperatures year-round, Angle Orchard is a U-pick orchard home to plenty of peaches and over a dozen types of apples, including the rare mountain-grown apples Arkansas Black.
August to October is the best time to visit Angle Orchard for a fantastic experience of apple picking in Arizona.
You can choose to pick from these Gala, Elstar, Fuji and Granny Smiths apples during these months.
For the best peaches, head there between July and early September.
It is best to bring your boxes and bags for fruits. Check their Facebook page for opening dates and events.
FENWAY PARK ORCHARDS
- Location – Morristown
- Address – 42610 Highway 60-89, Morristown, AZ 85342
- Opening days & hours – Monday to Sunday, 8:30 AM to 4 PM
- Entry Fees – $15
Fenway Park Orchards is a family-owned farm run by Allen and Carol Way, and if you are looking for one of the top family-friendly apple orchards in Arizona, this should be your best pick.
Located in Morristown, about 60 miles northwest of Phoenix, Fenway Park Orchards boasts more than 2,000 apple trees all grown using organic natural practices, including no use of any chemical pesticides.
Do you know? Fenway Park Orchards is one of the oldest Arizona apple orchards renowned for supplying juicy Anna and Golden Dorset apples for more than 45 years.
They also have a large selection of peaches that you can bring home.
Unlike the other apple orchards in Arizona known for their fall produce, the apples in Fenway Park Orchards are ripe for picking sooner in summer in June and July.
But note that these months may not be as pleasant as picking during the cooler fall months, so I recommend starting early to avoid the scorching heat.
SCHNEPF FARMS
- Location – Queen Creek
- Address – 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
- Opening days & hours – Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – 10 AM to 9 PM
Schnepf Farms, known for its pumpkin patches and fun-packed fall events, is also home to one of the top apple orchards in Arizona.
This East Valley farm, a multi-generational family-owned farm, more than 75 years old, is home to plentiful u-pick gardens that include a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Do you know? Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek east of Mesa, is the largest organic peach exporter in Arizona.
During early summer, most fruits, including delicious apples and peaches, become ripe for picking.
It is the best time to go apple picking here, as they also host many farm festivals during these months, like peach harvesting, theatre shows, classic vehicle shows, and even antique craft fairs.
SEDONA HERITAGE MUSEUM
- Location – Sedona
- Address – 735 Jordan Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
- Opening days & hours – Monday to Sunday, 11 AM to 3 PM
Over a hundred years ago, Sedona was the largest producer of apples in the United States with the city boasting many top apple orchards in Arizona and the country.
Its excellent location along the Oak Creek Canyon and the weather made Sedona the home of delicious apples of many kinds.
The Sedona Heritage Museum at Jordan Historical Park is one of the remnants of this rich past of apple orchards in Sedona.
Visiting this historic museum is one of the top activities when visiting Sedona in Fall.
Today you can tour the Jordan family farmstead’s historic apple orchard area, including a 1940s one-room farmhouse home to vintage farming equipment and apple sorting tools.
BEATTY’S GUEST RANCH AND ORCHARD
- Location – Hereford
- Address – 2173 E Miller Road, Hereford, AZ 85615
If you are looking for apples in Southeast Arizona, head to Beatty’s Guest Ranch, home to one of the unique apple orchards in Arizona.
It is one of the unique Arizona apple orchards not only for its delicious apples but for its cute cabins where you can spend overnight.
Beatty’s Guest Ranch is one of the only ranches in Arizona, so you can have a fall weekend getaway with your kids, enjoy a comfortable stay overlooking the beautiful Huachuca Mountains views, go birdwatching and hike along the trails taking in the blissful panoramas.
Beatty’s Guest Ranch, nestling into Miller Canyon in the Huachuca Mountains of southeastern Arizona also offers pleasant temperatures, making it the best spot for growing peaches and apples.
Try apple picking and soaking in the beautiful views after having a delicious breakfast made of Beatty’s farm-fresh eggs and other vegetables grown on the farm.
HOWARD’S ORCHARD
- Location – Tucson
- Address – 4101 E Pinal St, Tucson, AZ 85739
- Opening days & hours – Wednesday to Saturday, 9 AM to 3 PM
If you are in Tucson, one of the best apple orchards in Arizona you should stop by is Howard’s Orchard, one of the family-run small orchards known for their many vegetables and fruits, including tomatoes and peaches.
You can enjoy picking their best apples in September as they open their farm for this fun activity to enjoy with your family Wednesday through Saturday mornings.
MORE ARIZONA APPLE ORCHARDS
DATE CREEK RANCH
- Location – Wickenburg
- Address – Date Creek Rd, Wickenburg, AZ 85358
- Opening days & hours – Monday to Sunday, 7 AM to 6 PM
Date Creek Ranch, a family-owned cattle ranch may not be the first place that comes to your mind when you think of Arizona apple orchards, but believe me, Date Creek Ranch in Wickenburg is one of the best places for apple picking in Arizona.
Experience the ultimate ranch-style experience where you can savour their delicious signature beef steak and apple pies after picking their best Golden Delicious apples and even peaches on your visit during apple picking season from September through October.
BRIGGS AND EGGERS ORCHARD
- Location – Willcox
- Address – 27197 S Brookerson Rd #7505, Willcox, AZ 85643
- Opening days & hours – Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 4 PM
Another in the list of family-owned apple orchards in Arizona is Briggs and Eggers Orchard, located in the bountiful Bonita Springs Valley at an elevation of 4500 feet with excellent temperatures and beautiful views.
Briggs and Eggers Orchard was started by Joe and Jean Briggs in 1968, and today this 400-acre orchard is one of the top suppliers of premium apples.
MOTHER’S NATURE FARM
- Location – Gilbert
- Address – 1663 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
- Opening days & hours – Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 9 PM
Mother Nature’s Farm is one of the famous pumpkin patches in Arizona and one of the top Arizona apple orchards loved by families visiting here in large numbers during the fall holidays.
Each year head there during the fall to attend an autumn festival, but during summer, Mother Nature is one of the best places to go apple picking in Arizona,
During May and June, they offer u-pick of peaches and apples.
AGRITOPIA FARM
- Location – Gilbert
- Address – 3000 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
- Opening days & hours – Monday to Sunday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Agritopia Farm is one of the urban farms in Gilbert and also offers a u-pick of apples seasonally. Thanks to its pretty location, it is one of the cute spots for clicking pretty pictures of your kids.
