Apple picking day trips from Asheville

18 orchards are within about 110 miles of downtown Asheville in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 17 miles away. Near Asheville the season usually runs August through October. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

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5 well-known orchards near Asheville

• Grandad's Apples N' Such
  Hendersonville · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal - late July through December
  About 18 miles from downtown Asheville
• Sky Top Orchard
  Flat Rock · Orchard
  Season: Aug-Oct
  About 25 miles from downtown Asheville
• Coston Farm & Apple House
  Hendersonville · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal - mid August-November apples
  About 18 miles from downtown Asheville
• Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
  Morganton · Orchard
  Season: Aug-Oct
  About 50 miles from downtown Asheville
• The Orchard at Altapass
  Spruce Pine · Orchard
  About 35 miles from downtown Asheville

...and 13 more orchards within a day trip of Asheville - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.

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Planning tips

• Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
• Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
• Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go apple picking near Asheville?

FarmScout lists 18 orchards within about 110 miles of downtown Asheville. Well-known ones include Grandad's Apples N' Such in Hendersonville, Sky Top Orchard in Flat Rock, Coston Farm & Apple House in Hendersonville.

When is apple picking season near Asheville?

Near Asheville, the season usually runs August through October. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from Asheville?

The closest orchard in FarmScout is about 17 miles from downtown Asheville in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.