Apple picking day trips from Raleigh

6 orchards are within about 110 miles of downtown Raleigh in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 21 miles away. Near Raleigh the season usually runs August through October. Here are 4 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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4 well-known orchards near Raleigh

• Millstone Creek Orchards
  Ramseur · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal store; u-pick apples Aug-Oct, peaches summer
  About 53 miles from downtown Raleigh
• Hidden River Farm
  Angier · U-pick farm
  About 21 miles from downtown Raleigh
• Minka Farm
  Efland · U-pick farm
  About 36 miles from downtown Raleigh
• Renston Garden Market
  Winterville · Farm stand
  About 69 miles from downtown Raleigh

...and 2 more orchards within a day trip of Raleigh - 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 Raleigh?

FarmScout lists 6 orchards within about 110 miles of downtown Raleigh. Well-known ones include Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur, Hidden River Farm in Angier, Minka Farm in Efland.

When is apple picking season near Raleigh?

Near Raleigh, 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 Raleigh?

The closest orchard in FarmScout is about 21 miles from downtown Raleigh 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.