Citrus day trips from Phoenix

9 citrus groves and stands are within about 110 miles of downtown Phoenix in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 15 miles away. Near Phoenix the season usually runs December through March. Here are 3 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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3 well-known citrus groves and stands near Phoenix

• The Orange Patch
  Mesa · Farm stand
  Season: Seasonal (Dec-Apr)
  About 17 miles from downtown Phoenix
• Orange Patch Too
  Mesa · Farm stand
  Season: Seasonal (winter citrus)
  About 19 miles from downtown Phoenix
• McClendon's Select
  Peoria · Farm stand
  Season: Year-round
  About 15 miles from downtown Phoenix

...and 6 more citrus groves and stands within a day trip of Phoenix - 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 citrus near Phoenix?

FarmScout lists 9 citrus groves and stands within about 110 miles of downtown Phoenix. Well-known ones include The Orange Patch in Mesa, Orange Patch Too in Mesa, McClendon's Select in Peoria.

When is citrus season near Phoenix?

Near Phoenix, the season usually runs December through March. 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 Phoenix?

The closest citrus grove or stand in FarmScout is about 15 miles from downtown Phoenix 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.