Apple picking day trips from St. Louis

7 orchards are within about 110 miles of downtown St. Louis in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 16 miles away. Near St. Louis the season usually runs late August through October, with some orchards open into 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.

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5 well-known orchards near St. Louis

• Braeutigam Orchards
  Belleville · Orchard
  Season: Jun-Oct
  About 18 miles from downtown St. Louis
• Jefferies Orchard
  Springfield · Orchard
  Season: Apr-Nov
  About 92 miles from downtown St. Louis
• Mills Apple Farm
  Marine · Orchard
  Season: Jul-Dec
  About 28 miles from downtown St. Louis
• Eckert's Country Store & Farms - Belleville
  Belleville · Orchard
  Season: May-Dec
  About 16 miles from downtown St. Louis
• Hickory Ridge Orchard
  Mexico · U-pick farm
  About 95 miles from downtown St. Louis

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

FarmScout lists 7 orchards within about 110 miles of downtown St. Louis. Well-known ones include Braeutigam Orchards in Belleville, Jefferies Orchard in Springfield, Mills Apple Farm in Marine.

When is apple picking season near St. Louis?

Near St. Louis, the season usually runs late August through October, with some orchards open into 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 St. Louis?

The closest orchard in FarmScout is about 16 miles from downtown St. Louis 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.