Apple Picking Near Charlotte 2026

We list 10 verified apple picking farms within 75 miles of downtown Charlotte. 0 have 2026 dates confirmed from their own site or an official directory, and 1 publish a price. The closest is Apple Orchard Farm in Stanley, about 18 miles northwest of downtown.

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

10apple picking farms near Charlotte we track
0confirmed operating in 2026
1with published prices
10 · 8 · 7Apple picking · Produce · Farm stand

Compare them side by side

All 10, 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
Apple Orchard Farm
Stanley, NC
18 mi northwest Not published Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Apple picking
MossflowerAbbey Farm
Locust, NC
24 mi east Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Eggs Getting in for nothing
Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill
York, SC
30 mi southwest The state lists the dates open as Seasonal; Please contact for specific dates. Not published Pumpkin patch, Apple picking, Farm stand Pumpkin patch
Knob Creek Orch & Creamery
Lawndale, NC
41 mi west 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
Rich Hill Farms
Heath Springs, SC
44 mi south The state lists the dates open as Mon - Friday 10 am - 6 pm; Sat. 9 am - 3 pm; Sun. 1 - 5... Not published Berry picking, Apple picking, Farm stand Berry picking
Perry Lowe Orchards - Apple Picking North Carolina
Moravian Falls, NC
59 mi north Not published Not published Apple picking Apple picking
Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Morganton, NC
60 mi northwest Not published Not published Apple picking, Produce Apple picking
Perry Lowe Orchards
Moravian Falls, NC
62 mi north Not published Not published Apple picking, Pumpkin patch, Honey Apple picking
Karefree Produce
Carthage, NC
74 mi east Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Pumpkin patch A whole afternoon
Apple Family Farm - Kernersville
Kernersville, NC
75 mi northeast Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Farm stand Apple picking

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Worked out from the season dates and opening days the farms published themselves, checked against today's date in your browser. A farm only appears under "open today" where it published both. Farms that publish neither are still listed, they just cannot be filtered this way. Always worth a look at the farm's own page before you drive.

Good to know:

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Close in, under 20 miles 1 farm

Apple Orchard Farm

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Stanley, NC · 18 mi northwest

🍎 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 without tables. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: We are located 1 1/2 miles off NC Highway 27 at 640 Mariposa Road and 4 miles off Plank Road, 1 1/2 miles off NC Highway 16, 20 miles northwest of Charlotte. Facilities listed: hand washing station(s), flush toilets, picnic areas without 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.

20 to 45 miles 4 farms

MossflowerAbbey Farm

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Locust, NC · 24 mi east

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🥚 Eggs🧺 Farm stand+2

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "MossflowerAbbey Farm is a growing apple orchard/farm and bakery that expects to opens as a pick-your-own apples in 2024. The bakery is currently open for business for orders picked up and delivered locally. The bakery also has products at Locust Farmers Market during the season and at some local farm stores." Products as the directory lists them: Apples, Apples, Artisan Breads, Specialty Food Products (honey, jams, jellies, pickles, sauces) Admission Info: no admission charges, by reservation/appointment only, peaches, apples, blueberries, eggs.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: by appointment at this time. 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.

🚗 Pickup or delivery at 1 spot off the farm

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Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 York, SC · 30 mi southwest

🎃 Pumpkin patch🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand🥬 Produce+1

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

ℹ️ On the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's own agritourism farm list. The state lists these attractions: Brewery, Cider Mill, Food Processing, Hayride, Live Entertainment, Orchard, Pick Your Own, Pumpkin Patch, Roadside Market, Tours - Guided, Vineyard/Wine Tastings, Wagon Rides. Hours of operation as the state prints them: Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm.

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Knob Creek Orch & Creamery

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Lawndale, NC · 41 mi west

🍎 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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Rich Hill Farms

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Heath Springs, SC · 44 mi south

🫐 Berry picking🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand🥬 Produce

The state lists the dates open as Mon - Friday 10 am - 6 pm; Sat. 9 am - 3 pm; Sun. 1 - 5 pm (seasonal); Please contact for specific dates.

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

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Worth the drive, 45 to 75 miles 5 farms

Perry Lowe Orchards - Apple Picking North Carolina

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Moravian Falls, NC · 59 mi north

🍎 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.

Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Morganton, NC · 60 mi northwest

🍎 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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Perry Lowe Orchards

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Moravian Falls, NC · 62 mi north

🍎 Apple picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🍯 Honey🥬 Produce

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "We are a sixth generation apple orchard located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina where we grow 30 varieties of apples. We offer u-pick apples in the fall months of September and October. We press and pasteurize our own apple cider. We offer special variety blends like Pink Lady Cider and Honeycrisp Cider. We also dehydrate our own apples." Products as the directory lists them: Apples, Nectarines, Peaches, Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkins, Juice, Apples, Pumpkins, Cider Mill, School Activities, Fruits, Vegetables, Specialty Food Products (honey, jams, jellies, pickles, sauces), Pumpkins.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday 8-5. (Open Sundays in the fall) Please check website for u-pick hours.. How it sells, as the directory records it: Wholesale / High Volume. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Karefree Produce

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Carthage, NC · 74 mi east

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🥛 Dairy+4

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "Karefree Produce is a family owned pick your own farm that focuses on locally grown and locally made. Our certified roadside market with a farm kitchen is full of NC products. Products sold: mushrooms, baked goods, homemade ice cream, country ham/sausage, flags, cookbooks, cornmeal, grits, biscuit mix, peaches, apples, eggplant, heirloom vegetables, corn, melons. Hours March-May is Monday-Friday 8-6/ Saturday 8-4/ Sunday Closed June-December is Tuesday-Friday 9-5/ Saturday 9-3/Sunday and Monday Closed" Products as the directory lists them: Collard Greens, Greens, Strawberries, Corn, Peppers - Variety, Watermelons, Tomatoes, Grapes, Cucumbers, Onions, Potatoes, Zucchini, Squash, Beans - Variety, Blueberries, Cabbage, Mushrooms, Peaches, Apples, Eggplant, Melons, Honey, Canned / Jarred Goods, Eggs, Cheese, Strawberries, Pumpkins.

🌱 USDA organic (farm's own description)

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Hours March-May is Monday-Friday 8-6/ Saturday 8-4/ Sunday Closed June-December is Tuesday-Friday 9-5/ Saturday 9-3/Sunday and Monday Closed. 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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Apple Family Farm - Kernersville

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Kernersville, NC · 75 mi northeast

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🧺 Farm stand🥬 Produce

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "We offer u-pick blueberries and picked for you blueberries in the month of July."

ℹ️ How it sells, as the directory records it: Wholesale / High Volume, 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.

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

Apple Picking near Charlotte: the questions people ask

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

1 of the 10 apple picking farms we list near Charlotte 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 Charlotte?

Apple Orchard Farm in Stanley, about 18 miles northwest of downtown as the crow flies. Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service On-Farm Market Directory, which lists farms selling their own... Distances on this page are straight line from the middle of the city, so your drive will be longer.

Which apple picking farms near Charlotte are free to visit?

1 of the 10 say so in their own words. Most of the others charge per person or per carload, and you still pay for what you pick. MossflowerAbbey Farm in Locust: The bakery also has products at Locust Farmers Market during the season and at some local farm...

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

2 of the 10 sell tickets online or ask you to book, and the rest take you at the gate as far as they say publicly. MossflowerAbbey Farm in Locust: The bakery also has products at Locust Farmers Market during the season and at some local farm...

Which apple picking farms near Charlotte are cash only?

None of the 10 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.