Apple Orchards Around Northern Virginia: Fall 2026 Guide

As summer winds down, fall fruits gain color and a new harvest season starts. Apple picking is a classic turn-of-the-season activity, and orchards around the Washington metropolitan area open their doors to visitors wanting to fill baskets and bellies.

It's been a rough year for apples in Northern Virginia, with a late freeze damaging crops. Several local orchards, including Mackintosh Fruit Farm, Stribling Orchard and Marker Miller Orchards, told Patch they've canceled or curtailed apple picking this season, though other fruits and vegetables are available.

However, some area farms fared better through the difficult weather and have apples to buy and pick. Patch has compiled a list below.

Great Country Farms

• Address: 34355 Snickersville Tnpk,, Bluemont, VA 20135
• Season dates: Through Sept. 18
• Details: U-Pick apples include Golden Delicious, September Fuji, Honey Gold, Crispin, and Gala. Apples, apple cider donuts and more are available for purchase at the farm market.
• Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Wagon or RTV rides to the orchards begin at 9:15 a.m. with the last ride at 4 p.m.
• Cost: Tickets are $14 per adult Monday through Friday, $16 on Saturday and Sunday, though tickets can be purchased at a discount in advance. Tickets include a wagon ride to the orchard.
• More information via the orchard's website.

Hollin Farms

• Address: 1524 Snowden Rd., Delaplane, VA 20144
• Season dates: August through October
• Details: Fuji, Empire, Wolf River, Grimes Golden, Golden Delicious, Johnagold, and Shizuka. Check the website to confirm availability. Fall vegetables and sunflowers are also available to pick or purchase.
• Hours of operation: Hours can vary. From Sept. 9 through 11, the farm will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the last admission at 12:30 p.m. On Sept. 12 and 13 (Saturday and Sunday), the farm will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with last admission at 1:30 p.m.
• Cost: $25 per peck of apples, with a buy three, get a fourth free this week.

Hartland Orchard

• Address: 3064 Hartland Ln., Markham, Virginia 22643
• Season dates: August through October
• Details: Apple picking is open every day. Gala, Golden Delicious and Honeycrisp are currently available, though the farm recommends calling in advance to check daily availability. Cider and honey is also available for purchase.
• Hours of operation: Daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Cost: Apples are $25 per half bushel, or $15 per peck. The farm accepts cash and checks only.

Because options are limited, Patch is adding orchard options a bit farther afield. It's a perfect excuse to pack up the car and head out for a day trip with the family.

Carter Mountain Orchard | Charlottesville, VA

• Address: 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville
• Season dates: mid-August through November
• Details: The orchard has nearly a dozen types of apples to pick, though only Golden Delicious are listed as ready for picking right now. The others are available in the farm’s market.
• Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in the summer and early fall season
• Cost: Free on most weekdays, $10 for visitors 12 and up on weekends during peak season. Prepaid baskets for u-pick apples start at $13.

Butler's Orchard

• Address: 22222 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown, MD
• Season dates: September and October
• Details: A late freeze damaged the farm's apples, shortening the season. The orchard suggests calling or checking the farm's social media to confirm picking conditions before visiting. Apples and other produce are available from the farm market.
• Hours of operation: Apple picking is on weekends only, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Cost: $5 per person for anyone over age 2. You must purchase at least one container to pick.

Lewis Orchards

• Address: 18901 Peach Tree Road, Dickerson, MD
• Season dates: The farm market operates from June through November. Apples are available during the late summer and fall harvest.
• Details: The family-owned farm has operated in Montgomery County since 1888 and grows apples, peaches, sweet corn, cherries, apricots, plums, nectarines, pumpkins and numerous vegetables. Current apple offerings include Gala, Honeycrisp and Fuji. The market also sells homemade pies, local honey, preserves and other locally produced foods. Produce availability can change throughout the day, so customers are encouraged to call before visiting.
• Hours: Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cost: Varies by variety and quantity.
• Phone: 301-349-4101

Heyser Farms Inc.

• Address: 14526 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD
• Season dates: The farm market is open throughout much of the year; apple availability varies by harvest.
• Details: Heyser Farms is a Montgomery County farm market and orchard operation known for apples and fresh-pressed cider.
• Hours: Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  Cost: Varies by variety and quantity.
• Phone: 301-384-7859