Apple picking is something that kids young and old can enjoy and makes for a fun family fall outing. We pick our own apples every fall because it's low-cost and fun, plus you are able to choose quality apples. With it being the start of the apple picking season, we thought you might appreciate information on orchards in the area where you can pick your own.
Note: Be sure to call the farm to make sure the farm is open and has availability. Shown travel times are from Schenectady and approximations.
Riverview Orchards
Travel time: 15 mins. Pick your own Apples in September - October. Located at 660 Riverview Rd, Rexford, NY. Call (518) 371-2174
Travel time: 15 mins. The Orchard features over 40 varieties of apples throughout the season as well as farm-grown vegetables and our own farm-raised beef and pork. Located at 267 Sugarhill Rd. Rexford NY. Call 518-371-5785
Bowman Orchards
Travel time: 18 mins. Bowman Orchards feature pick your own, farm store, kids corner and farm animals. Availability depends on weather & crop yield. Located at 57 Sugar Hill Road Rexford. Call (518) 371-2042. Open Mon-Sat 9-5 and Sun 12-5.
Altamont Orchards
Travel time: 20 mins. Pick Your Apples will be at 4094 Becker Rd, Altamont, NY. Open weekends from 10am to 4pm on weekends and Columbus Day. Weather Permitting. Prices for 2016 Season: 1/2 Bu $20 Buy 2 1/2 bushels or more $17 per 1/2 bushel basket, Peck Bags $12 each. Please wear sneakers or shoes, open toe shoes are not recommended.
Indian Ladder Farms
Travel time: 28 minutes. Indian Ladder Farms is an apple orchard with a farm market, cafe, bakery and gift shop. Located at 342 Altamont Voorheesville Rd. (Route 156) Altamont. The first PYO apple is the Jonamac - a cross between a Jonathan and a MacIntosh apple. 1/2 bushel bags are $20 and 2 or more bags are $17. each. PYO Hours: 9am to 5pm everyday. Based on weather and availability of apples. Call the Farm Market at 518-765-2956 to check.
Devoe's Rainbow Orchards
Travel time: 24 minutes. The Orchard has PYO apples, freshly baked goods, produce, gift baskets and ice cream. Located at 1569 Rt. 9 Clifton Park NY 12065. Call 518-371-8397
Goold Orchards Inc.
Travel time: 36 minutes. Located at 1297 Brookview Station Rd Castleton-on-Hudson. Please call (518) 732-7317 or (518)732-7495.
Bellinger's Orchard
Travel time: 36 minutes. This Orchard offers PYO, Orchard Tours, Weekend Hayrides, Children's Hay Maze and a Corn Maze. Located at 685 Argersinger Rd. Fultonville. Call (518) 922-8558. Open 9am to 5pm.
Sand Flats Orchard
Travel time: approx 38 minutes. Located at 371 Martin Rd Fonda, NY 12068. Call (518) 853-4999.PYO Apples, Apple Cider, Mums, Pumpkins, Squash and other fall vegetables. Bakery has Cider Donuts, Pies, Fudge and other treats. Tractor Rides, Corn Maze, Farm Animals, Picnic and more! Open Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Sat-Sun: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Terrace Mountain Apple Orchard LLC
Travel time: 40 minutes. This 50-acre apple orchard also features an Apple Barn which offers a variety of locally-grown seasonal produce (including pumpkins!), baked goods, and pure, fresh apple cider. On weekends, they offer free wagon rides throughout the farm. Located at 1210 Appleblossom Ln. Schoharie. Call 518-295-7755. Open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm throughout the apple harvest season, from late August through mid-November.
