The Daily Dose
38 Pick-your-own apple orchards you could visit in New York this fall
Apples – practically synonymous with New York state – are ready for picking starting in September. We’ve put together this quick-hit list for one of our favorite fall activities: pick-your-own (PYO) apples!
Break out the fall attire and gather your family because apple picking is one of the best ways to get outside for fresh air, take a break from your computers and phone screens, spend time with friends/family, and support local farmers. Plus, you know what they say about an apple a day…
All of the locations listed below are within counties that CDPHP serves. If we didn’t list a county, that’s because there wasn’t a PYO location that we could find in that area. In addition to PYO apples, many orchards offer additional fall family fun like pumpkin patches, family activities, shops with local goodies, and more. Some of these autumn extras are listed with each orchard. We recommend using this list to add a little adventure to your day by taking a drive to an orchard you’ve never been to before!
Pick-Your-Own Tips
- Some locations may ask to make a reservation beforehand – so double check their website first.
- Dress in comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. This goes for shoes, too.
- Be aware of farm rules (PYO minimum, no pets, etc.).
Did we miss an orchard where you can pick your own? Let us know your favorite spots! Happy fall!
Albany County
Market, bakery, fresh apple cider, gift packages
6654 Dunnsville Road, Altamont, NY 12009 (picking is at 4110 Becker Road location)
Market, farm animals, yoga, education programs
342 Altamont Road, Altamont, NY 12009
Broome County
Market, fresh cider
2001 Hawleyton Road, Binghamton, NY 13903
Café, gift shop, corn maze and other activities
131 Brooks Road, Binghamton, NY 13905
Chenango County
Assortment of apples
1245 County Road 4, Oxford, NY 13830
Clinton County
“Largest McIntosh Orchard in the World,” farm market
9486 Route 9, Chazy, NY 12921
Baked goods, crafts, petting zoo, pumpkins
1037 State Route 3, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Bakery, store, petting zoo, kid’s area, corn maze
531 Bear Swamp Road, Peru, NY 12972
Columbia County
Assortment of apples
270 NY Route 9-H, Claverack, NY, 12513
Market and gift shop, bakery, café, petting zoo and playground
Ghent, NY
Dutchess County
Store and grill, cider, ecological farming
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Family activities, dog park, ice cream and bakery treats, special events
63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag, NY 12570
Assortment of apples
8 Crosby Lane, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Franklin County
Hay wagon rides, pumpkin patch, baked goods
111 County Route 24, Malone, NY 12953
Fulton County
Fresh-pressed apple cider, baked goods, farm animals
260 County Highway 131, Johnstown, NY 12095
Greene County
Baked goods and other local products, pumpkin patch
233 County Route 26, Climax, NY 12042
Lewis County
Playground, cider
10080 Old State Road, Denmark, NY 13619
Light food and wine, merchandise
4051 Yancey Road, Lowville, NY 13367
Madison County
Gift shop, cider mill, corn maze, café, farm animals, games, nature trails
3232 Rippleton Road State Route 13 South, Cazenovia, NY 13035
Montgomery County
Cider donuts, corn maze, hayrides, mums and fall décor, local products, weekend breakfast
371 Martin Road, Fonda, NY 12068
Farm store, cider donuts, hayrides, corn maze
685 Argersinger Road, Fultonville, NY 12072
Orange County
Bakery, farm market, apple cider donuts
23 Soons Circle, New Hampton, NY 10958
Farm market, ice cream, farm animals
4 Ochs Lane, Warwick, NY 10993
Otsego County
Family activities, jams and jellies
2274 State Highway 166, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Rensselaer County
Hayrides, farm animals, apple cider, cider donuts
2385 Brookview Road, Schodack, NY 12033
Windy Hill Orchard & Farm Market
Farm store, family activities on select days
1297 Brookview Station Road, Castleton, NY 12033
St. Lawrence County
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, playground, market with baked goods and treats
176 Johnson Road, Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680
Saratoga County
Farm store, animals, hay rides
147 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford, NY 12148
Farm store, bakery
660 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY 12148
Bakery, gift boxes, ice cream
1569 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065
Baked goods, food trucks on weekends
1174 Route 29, Schuylerville, NY 12871
Schoharie County
Donuts and baked goods
158 Apple Blossom Lane, Schoharie, NY 12157
Ulster County
Hayrides and fire truck rides, pumpkin patch
124 Route 32 South, New Paltz, NY 12561
Farmstand, baked goods, wood-fired pizza
3012 State Route 213, Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Washington County
Donuts, farm animals, farm store
18 Hicks Road, Granville, NY 12832
Assortment of apples
720 County Route 2, Putnam Station, NY 12861
Locally-made products
5635 Route 40, Argyle, NY 12809
Assortment of apples
County Route 21, Whitehall, NY 12887
CDPHP is not endorsing these locations. Hours of operation will vary by location, so please contact the orchard for specific details.
Alexa Kerins About the Author
Alexa is a senior communications consultant at CDPHP who plans, writes, and edits communications for a variety of projects. She is an eternal optimist who likes good food, fun exercise classes, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and friends. You can often find her obsessing over her mini golden doodle and uttering cheesy quotes like “you’re the bee’s knees” and “team work makes the dream work."
Susan DiSarro
Very nice job! I just glance right now but very impressed! Susan