Apple Picking Near Asheville 2026

We list 18 verified apple picking farms within 75 miles of downtown Asheville. 0 have 2026 dates confirmed from their own site or an official directory, and 1 publish a price. The closest is Justus Orchard in Hendersonville, about 16 miles south of downtown.

✓ 18 farms verified · updated September 13, 2026 · every listing links to the page we read it on

18apple picking farms near Asheville we track
0confirmed operating in 2026
1with published prices
18 · 14 · 13Apple picking · Produce · Farm stand

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All 18, nearest first. Distances are straight line from the middle of the city, so your drive will be a little longer. Dates and prices are the farm's own published words, and a blank means the farm has not published it.

FarmFrom downtown2026 datesAdmission or priceActivitiesBest for
Justus Orchard
Hendersonville, NC
16 mi south Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Pumpkin patch A whole afternoon
Coston's Apple House/Coston Farm Products
Hendersonville, NC
17 mi south Not published Not published Apple picking, Pumpkin patch, Farm stand Apple picking
Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
Hendersonville, NC
17 mi south Not published Not published Apple picking, Corn maze, Cut-your-own bouquets Getting in for nothing
Creasman Farms
Hendersonville, NC
17 mi southeast Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Produce Apple picking
The Nix Pumpkin Patch
Hendersonville, NC
17 mi southeast Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Cut-your-own bouquets Getting in for nothing
Grandads apples
Hendersonville, NC
18 mi southeast Not published Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Apple picking
Circle L Farms
Hendersonville, NC
18 mi southeast Not published Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Taking food home too
Coston Farm and Apple House
Hendersonville, NC
18 mi southeast Not published Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Apple picking
The Apple House Owenby Orchards
Edneyville, NC
18 mi southeast Not published Not published Apple picking Apple picking
The Orchard at Altapass
Spruce Pine, NC
34 mi northeast Not published Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Apple picking
Buffalo Trail Orchard
Greeneville, TN
35 mi northwest Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Pumpkin patch A whole afternoon
Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Morganton, NC
49 mi east Not published Not published Apple picking, Produce Apple picking
Knob Creek Orch & Creamery
Lawndale, NC
58 mi east Picking runs into October, with exact harvest times varying with the weather. There is a $20 refundable deposit on picking buckets. Apple picking, Berry picking, Pumpkin patch A whole afternoon
Bryson's Apple Orchard
Long Creek, SC
59 mi southwest The state lists the dates open as August - November ; Please contact for specific dates. Not published Apple picking, Produce Apple picking
Faith 'N Grace (Crooked Oak Orchard)
Mountain Rest, SC
61 mi southwest The state lists the dates open as by appointment; Please contact for specific dates. Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Apple picking
Freedom Farm
Elizabethton, TN
67 mi northeast Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Beef Apple picking
Apple Hill Orchard
Thron Hill, TN
68 mi northwest Not published Not published Apple picking Apple picking
Hillside Orchards (Lakemont)
Lakemont, GA
74 mi southwest Not published Not published Apple picking, Corn maze, Pumpkin patch Younger children

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Close in, under 20 miles 9 farms

Justus Orchard

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Hendersonville, NC · 16 mi south

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🧺 Farm stand+1

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "Pick your own thornless blackberries in early July and you pick or we pick apples starting in early August through October. Your visit is not complete without one of our famous apple cider donuts from our onsite bakery. Fresh made apple cider by the cup, half gallon and gallon. Church groups and tour groups welcome, please schedule ahead of time. Thanks, The Justus Family ??" Products as the directory lists them: Apples, Pumpkins, Blackberries, Apples, Other, Pumpkins, Pumpkin Patch, Animal Experience, Wagon Rides, Cider Mill, School Activities, Fruits.

🌱 USDA organic (farm's own description)

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Seasons the directory lists: Summer, Fall. How it sells, as the directory records it: Retail / Direct to Consumer. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Coston's Apple House/Coston Farm Products

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Hendersonville, NC · 17 mi south

🍎 Apple picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🧺 Farm stand🍯 Honey+1

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "We are a 4th generation farm and apple orchard. U-pick or we pick apples. Apple House and Country Store featuring pre-picked apples, baked goods, homemade apple pies, fried apple pies, cider, pumpkins, specialty items and gifts. Tours by appt." Products as the directory lists them: Apples, Pumpkins, Honey, Apples, Farm Work Experience, Traditional Farms, School Activities, Educational Seminars, Farm Work Experience, Artisan Breads, Fruits, Pumpkins, Specialty Food Products (honey, jams, jellies, pickles, sauces).

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Sunday 11 am-6 pm, Monday - Saturday 8 am-6 pm; August 30 thru December. How it sells, as the directory records it: Retail / Direct to Consumer, Pick Your Own. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Hendersonville, NC · 17 mi south

🍎 Apple picking🌽 Corn maze💐 Cut-your-own bouquets🎃 Pumpkin patch+3

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard is a three generation family farm that offers a fun farm experience with pick your own apples, grapes, and pumpkins. Educational farm tours are available weekday mornings. Weekend activities include wagon rides, corn maze, apple cannons, picnic area and children's playground. Visitors experience a fun farm adventure on a 40 acre pick your own apples, grapes, and pumpkin farm. Guests walk right into acres of 20 varieties of apples to pick their own fresh fruit or clip grapes from a small vineyard, and walk through rows of pumpkins to pick the perfect one. Don't leave without a fresh apple cider donut or apple cider slushie. Open mid-August through October, check website for hours." Products as the directory lists them: Apples, Grapes, Pumpkins, Apples, Pumpkins, Other, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Wagon Rides, Cider Mill, Wagon Rides, Hiking, School Activities, Flowers, Fruits, Pumpkins, Specialty Food Products (honey, jams, jellies, pickles, sauces) Admission Info: Admission is free; you only pay for what you buy or do., apple cider, apples.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Open mid-August through October, check website for hours.. Seasons the directory lists: Fall. How it sells, as the directory records it: Retail / Direct to Consumer, Pick Your Own. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address. During peak fall season, we're open Monday-Thursday from 9 am to 5:30 pm, Friday & Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm.

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Creasman Farms

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Hendersonville, NC · 17 mi southeast

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🥬 Produce

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "Creasman Farms is a third-generation farm located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. We specialize in heirloom and new varieties of apples. We are branching out to offer you peaches, blueberries, blackberries, pears, and summer vegetables." Products as the directory lists them: Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Pears, Mixed Vegetables, Apples, Blueberries, Other.

ℹ️ How it sells, as the directory records it: Pick Your Own. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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The Nix Pumpkin Patch

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Hendersonville, NC · 17 mi southeast

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking💐 Cut-your-own bouquets🎃 Pumpkin patch+5

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "The Nix Pumpkin Patch is a family owned pick-your-own pumpkin patch. They offer a large variety of pumpkins, gourds, and other fruits and vegetables." Products as the directory lists them: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Corn, Cucumbers, Fresh Cut Flowers, Grape Tomatoes, Grapes, Indian Corn, Jalapeno Peppers, Muscadine Grapes, Nectarines, Okra, Ornamental Squash, Peaches, Peppers - Variety, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Red Peppers, Squash, Squash - Yellow, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Yellow Tomatoes, Zucchini, Candles, Canned / Jarred Goods, Dry / Baking Goods, Frozen & Refrigerated, Honey, Sauces / Condiments / Rubs / Spices, Snacks / Candy, Milk, Milk, Soft Drinks, Spirits, Wine, Pumpkins, Pumpkin Patch, School Activities, Corn Stalks, Craft Distilled Spirits, Eggs, Flowers, Fruits, Local Crafts, Pumpkins, Specialty Food Products (honey, jams, jellies, pickles, sauces), Straw Bales, Vegetables Admission Info: There is no admission fee, cider, apples.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Monday -Sunday 9:00-6:00. Seasons the directory lists: Spring, Summer, Fall. How it sells, as the directory records it: Retail / Direct to Consumer, Pick Your Own, Farmers Market. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address. Open Daily 9am-6pm.

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Grandads apples

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Hendersonville, NC · 18 mi southeast

🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand

🌱 USDA organic (farm's own description)

ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service On-Farm Market Directory, which lists farms selling their own products to the public at or near the farm. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified). On site, the farm reports: Hand washing station(s), Flush toilets, Picnic areas with tables. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Debit card/Credit card. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: I-26 exit 49-a, stay straight on us 64 for 2 miles. Big grey barn with red tin roof, John Deere tractor on silo on left. Facilities listed: hand washing station(s), flush toilets, picnic areas with tables.

Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Circle L Farms

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Hendersonville, NC · 18 mi southeast

🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand🍯 Honey🥬 Produce

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "Circle L Farms grows and harvests fruit on over 5,000 Asian pear trees. They have been supplying wholesale customers and N.C. Farmers Markets for over 10 years and offer a pick-your-own orchard and fruit stand named Pilot Mountain Pears. Walk through the orchard and pick your own Asian pears or choose from apples and Asian pears already picked for you. Offering fresh Asian pears and apples, along with fried apple pies and turnovers made on-site as well as local produce and merchandise from the farm store." Products as the directory lists them: Pears, Other, Apples, Fruits, Specialty Food Products (honey, jams, jellies, pickles, sauces), Vegetables, Apples, Pears.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Thurs. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.. Seasons the directory lists: Fall. How it sells, as the directory records it: Wholesale / High Volume, Retail / Direct to Consumer, Pick Your Own, Farm to School. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

🚗 Pickup or delivery at 1 spot off the farm

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Coston Farm and Apple House

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Hendersonville, NC · 18 mi southeast

🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand

ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service On-Farm Market Directory, which lists farms selling their own products to the public at or near the farm. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: Bat Cave Exit 49A off I-26, 6.5 Miles on U.S. 64 East.

Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

The Apple House Owenby Orchards

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Edneyville, NC · 18 mi southeast

🍎 Apple picking

ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Agritourism Directory, which lists farms that welcome visitors on to the farm.

Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

20 to 45 miles 2 farms

The Orchard at Altapass

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Spruce Pine, NC · 34 mi northeast

🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand🥬 Produce

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "The mission of the Altapass Foundation, Inc. is to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains; protect the underlying orchard land with its apples, wetlands, butterflies, and other natural features; and educate the public about the Appalachian experience." Products as the directory lists them: Baskets, Local Crafts.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Sunday noon-6 pm, Monday & Wednesday - Saturday 10 am-6 pm; mid May thru mid November. How it sells, as the directory records it: Retail / Direct to Consumer. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Buffalo Trail Orchard

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Greeneville, TN · 35 mi northwest

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🧺 Farm stand+1

Products and activities as Pick Tennessee Products lists them: Hay Rides, Wagon Rides, Jams Jellies and Spreads, Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Plums, Watermelons, Pumpkins, Corn, Cucumbers, Squash Summer, Squash Winter, Corn Stalks, Indian Corn, You pick Apples, You pick Blackberries, You pick Blueberries, You pick Pumpkins, You pick Other.

ℹ️ How the farm sells, as the directory records it: Farmers Market, On Farm Sale, Pick Your Own. Greene County. Phone is 423-639-2297.

Verified 2026-08-28 against picktnproducts.org and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Worth the drive, 45 to 75 miles 7 farms

Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Morganton, NC · 49 mi east

🍎 Apple picking🥬 Produce

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "Nestled in South Mountains of Western North Carolina, Apple Hill Orchard is conveniently located only 4 miles from I -40, just south of Morganton, NC." Products as the directory lists them: Apples, Peaches, Juice, Apples, Cider Mill, Hiking, School Activities, Educational Seminars, Artisan Breads, Local Crafts.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Monday - Friday 9 am-6 pm; late August thru December 24. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Knob Creek Orch & Creamery

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Lawndale, NC · 58 mi east

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🧺 Farm stand+1

Picking runs into October, with exact harvest times varying with the weather.

💵 There is a $20 refundable deposit on picking buckets.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Sunday - Saturday 7 am-7 pm, May thru Oct; Sunday - Saturday 7am-5 pm, October thru December. How it sells, as the directory records it: Retail / Direct to Consumer, Pick Your Own. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Bryson's Apple Orchard

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Long Creek, SC · 59 mi southwest

🍎 Apple picking🥬 Produce

The state lists the dates open as August - November ; Please contact for specific dates.

ℹ️ On the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's own agritourism farm list. The state lists these attractions: Orchard, Pick Your Own. Hours of operation as the state prints them: 9:00am - 6:00pm.

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Faith 'N Grace (Crooked Oak Orchard)

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Mountain Rest, SC · 61 mi southwest

🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand🥬 Produce

The state lists the dates open as by appointment; Please contact for specific dates.

ℹ️ On the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's own agritourism farm list. The state lists these attractions: Hiking, Orchard, Photography, Pick Your Own, Roadside Market.

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Freedom Farm

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Elizabethton, TN · 67 mi northeast

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🥩 Beef🍗 Chicken+6

Products and activities as Pick Tennessee Products lists them: Farm Tours, School Tours, Summer Camps, Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Peaches, Raspberries, Strawberries, Arugula, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Cucumbers, Herbs, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Peas, Peppers, Radishes, Spinach, Squash Summer, Squash Winter, Tomatoes, Custom Beef, Custom Lamb, Custom Pork, Custom Poultry, Custom Rabbit, Eggs, Beeswax, Soap and Oils, You pick Apples, You pick Blackberries, You pick Blueberries, You pick Cherries, You pick Peaches, You pick Raspberries, You pick Strawberries, Other.

ℹ️ How the farm sells, as the directory records it: CSA, E Commerce, Farmers Market, On Farm Sale, Pick Your Own, Retail. Carter County. Phone is 304-618-3360.

Verified 2026-08-28 against picktnproducts.org. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Apple Hill Orchard

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Thron Hill, TN · 68 mi northwest

🍎 Apple picking

ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Agritourism Directory, which lists farms that welcome visitors on to the farm.

Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Hillside Orchards (Lakemont)

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Lakemont, GA · 74 mi southwest

🍎 Apple picking🌽 Corn maze🎃 Pumpkin patch🫐 Berry picking+2

Georgia Department of Agriculture agritourism listing, in its own words: "Shop in the country store with over 600 varieties of jams, jellies, relishes, and sauces made in the modern facility. Go gem mining, feed the animals in Grandpa's Barnyard, you pick blackberries in the summer, corn maze in the fall, apples and pumpkins, visit the moonshine still, sawmill, covered pavilion and playground."

ℹ️ Listed on the Georgia Grown Apples map as U-Pick.

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Apple Picking near Asheville: the questions people ask

When does apple picking season start and end near Asheville in 2026?

2 of the 18 apple picking farms we list near Asheville publish their own dates, so here is what they say rather than a general rule. Knob Creek Orch & Creamery in Lawndale: We started as a small apple and peach business on the Cleveland-Lincoln county line and we now sell...

What is the closest apple picking farm to downtown Asheville?

Justus Orchard in Hendersonville, about 16 miles south of downtown as the crow flies. Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "Pick your own thornless blackberries in early July and... Distances on this page are straight line from the middle of the city, so your drive will be longer.

Which apple picking farms near Asheville are free to visit?

2 of the 18 say so in their own words. Most of the others charge per person or per carload, and you still pay for what you pick. Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard in Hendersonville: Open mid-August through October, check website for hours." Products as the directory lists them...

Do I need to book ahead or buy tickets in advance near Asheville?

2 of the 18 sell tickets online or ask you to book, and the rest take you at the gate as far as they say publicly. Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard in Hendersonville: sells tickets or bookings through its own site Every listing here links to the page we read it on and the date we checked.

Which apple picking farms near Asheville are cash only?

None of the 18 say they are cash only. 1 says they take cards or an app. The rest do not publish how they take payment, so we do not say either way. Every listing here links to the page we read it on and the date we checked.

Which apple picking farms near Asheville have hayrides?

3 of the 18 mention a hayride or a wagon ride in what they publish, which is the only way we count one. Justus Orchard in Hendersonville: Thanks, The Justus Family ??" Products as the directory lists them: Apples, Pumpkins... Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard in Hendersonville: Weekend activities include wagon rides, corn maze, apple cannons, picnic area and...