Apple picking day trips from Sacramento
10 orchards are within about 110 miles of downtown Sacramento in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 42 miles away. Near Sacramento the season usually runs August through November. 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.
See all their events and what they offer in the free app.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.
5 well-known orchards near Sacramento
- Apple Ridge Farms (Apple Hill)Season: Sep-Dec
- Denver Dan's Apple PatchSeason: Apple harvest Labor Day through fall
- Apple-a-Day Ratzlaff RanchSeason: Sep-Nov
- O'Halloran's Apple Trail RanchSeason: Early Sep-Dec
- Earthseed Farm & Retreat CenterSeason: August through fall
...and 5 more orchards within a day trip of Sacramento - 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 Sacramento?
FarmScout lists 10 orchards within about 110 miles of downtown Sacramento. Well-known ones include Apple Ridge Farms (Apple Hill) in Camino, Denver Dan's Apple Patch in Camino, Apple-a-Day Ratzlaff Ranch in Sebastopol.
When is apple picking season near Sacramento?
Near Sacramento, the season usually runs August through November. 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 Sacramento?
The closest orchard in FarmScout is about 42 miles from downtown Sacramento 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.