Apple season is here and the best place to find fresh apples is at your nearest orchard. A few places on this list let you pick your own, while others offer a delectable range of fresh apples and apple cider available in their farm stores. So if you’re in the mood to bake an apple cobbler or apple chile pie, head to one of the 6 best apple orchards in New Mexico. (Before you visit, we recommend following the included links to confirm that your farm of choice hasn’t run out of apples.)
- Alary Farms, Corrales
Facebook/Alary Farm When it comes to apple picking in New Mexico, nothing beats Alary Farms. The drive out to this farm is a pretty one. Although this orchard doesn’t offer pick-your-own fruit, they do sell their apples from a small store on-site. Alary Farms has been around since 1879! They’re open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address: 6322 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM, 87048.
Visit the Alary Farms website to see which apples are available.
- Cadwallader Mountain Farms, between Alamogordo and Cloudcroft
Facebook/ Cadwallader Mountain Farms This family-run farm has been in business since 1943. At the moment, you can pick your own apples every day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The farm is also known for its cherries and peaches. Address: 13 Mountain Park Road, NM, 88339.
This is definitely one of the best farms to visit in fall in New Mexico. To learn more, click here.
- Kerby Orchard, Farmington
Facebook/Kerby Orchard If you’re in the mood for either apples or apple cider, head on over to Kerby Orchard. It was established in 1945 and, in addition to apples, the folks here grow pears, nectarines, and peaches throughout the year. You can currently pick apples from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, and from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Address: 5471 US-64, Farmington, NM, 87401.
More info here.
- Costanza Apple Orchard, Belen
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Facebook/Costanza Orchard More than 1000 apple trees grow in this orchard, which produces 10 different kinds of apples, along with peaches and pears. You can pick your own or just purchase fruit. Costanza is also known for its honey. Hours are 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Address: 5 Padilla Road, Belen, NM, 87002.
Click here for updates on hours.
- Hays Honey & Apple Farm, Bosque Farms
Facebook/Hays Honey & Apple Farm Blushing golden, roam beauty, stark crimson. These are just some of the varieties of apples that you can buy from Hays Honey & Apple Farm. In addition to apples, the farm produces raw honey and crafts beeswax candles. If you’re interested in a little backyard beekeeping, they also carry beekeeping supplies. This is one of the most exciting places to go apple picking in New Mexico. Visit Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Address: 400 Esperanza Drive, Bosque Farms, NM, 87068.
Visit their site for more info.
- Manzano Mountain Retreat and Apple Ranch, Estancia
Facebook/Manzano Mountain Retreat & Apple Ranch
Facebook/Manzano Mountain Retreat & Apple Ranch The store at this retreat center and orchard is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. every day. Purchase apples or apple cider. Each year, the orchard grows more than 4000 bushels of apples and makes 3000 gallons of cider. Address: 210A Los Pinetos, Torreon, NM, 87061.
To see which apple varieties are still available, visit this website.
Facebook/Alary Farm
When it comes to apple picking in New Mexico, nothing beats Alary Farms. The drive out to this farm is a pretty one. Although this orchard doesn’t offer pick-your-own fruit, they do sell their apples from a small store on-site. Alary Farms has been around since 1879! They’re open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address: 6322 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM, 87048.
Visit the Alary Farms website to see which apples are available.
Facebook/ Cadwallader Mountain Farms
This family-run farm has been in business since 1943. At the moment, you can pick your own apples every day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The farm is also known for its cherries and peaches. Address: 13 Mountain Park Road, NM, 88339.
This is definitely one of the best farms to visit in fall in New Mexico. To learn more, click here.
Facebook/Kerby Orchard
If you’re in the mood for either apples or apple cider, head on over to Kerby Orchard. It was established in 1945 and, in addition to apples, the folks here grow pears, nectarines, and peaches throughout the year. You can currently pick apples from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, and from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Address: 5471 US-64, Farmington, NM, 87401.
More info here.
Facebook/Costanza Orchard
More than 1000 apple trees grow in this orchard, which produces 10 different kinds of apples, along with peaches and pears. You can pick your own or just purchase fruit. Costanza is also known for its honey. Hours are 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Address: 5 Padilla Road, Belen, NM, 87002.
Click here for updates on hours.
Facebook/Hays Honey & Apple Farm
Blushing golden, roam beauty, stark crimson. These are just some of the varieties of apples that you can buy from Hays Honey & Apple Farm. In addition to apples, the farm produces raw honey and crafts beeswax candles. If you’re interested in a little backyard beekeeping, they also carry beekeeping supplies. This is one of the most exciting places to go apple picking in New Mexico. Visit Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Address: 400 Esperanza Drive, Bosque Farms, NM, 87068.
Visit their site for more info.
Facebook/Manzano Mountain Retreat & Apple Ranch
The store at this retreat center and orchard is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. every day. Purchase apples or apple cider. Each year, the orchard grows more than 4000 bushels of apples and makes 3000 gallons of cider. Address: 210A Los Pinetos, Torreon, NM, 87061.
To see which apple varieties are still available, visit this website.
Have you been to any of these farms? What’s your favorite apple recipe?
If you’re still wondering what to do in fall in New Mexico, consider visiting an awesome pumpkin patch, experiencing a terrifying haunted house, or taking a fall foliage road trip.
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Best Apple Orchards In New Mexico September 12, 2019 Elisa Regulski Where can I go apple picking in New Mexico? New Mexico is home to some splendid apple orchards. In addition to Alary Farms, Manzano Apple Ranch, and the other places featured on this list, Mesilla Valley Orchard is a wonderful place to pick ripe and delicious apples. Over 400 trees sit inside this Las Cruces orchard, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Bring home a whole bushel and bake the apples into a scrumptious pie! Nichols Ranch, located in La Luz, is another lovely orchard in New Mexico. This ranch has 16 acres of majestic apple trees, and some are over 100 years old! You won’t want to miss this. When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in New Mexico? New Mexico’s apples are in season between August and September. This is the perfect window of time to experience the sweet and delicious fruit. Embrace the fall season! Many orchards also feature corn mazes and pumpkin patches. What are the best farms to visit in fall in New Mexico? New Mexico has more than just apple farms. For a unique day trip, spend the night at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Lavender Farm. Not only does this scenic property have a 25-acre lavender farm, their bed and breakfast is positively delightful. Enjoy a peaceful and serene evening and escape from your worries. Toas Goji Farm is another great place to visit. The gorgeous grounds are full of rippling creeks, apple orchards, and shady trees. If you loved these places, then you should venture to the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. Here, you can learn all about this state’s fascinating agriculture heritage. This is an afternoon adventure the whole family will love.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Best Apple Orchards In New Mexico
September 12, 2019
Elisa Regulski
Where can I go apple picking in New Mexico? New Mexico is home to some splendid apple orchards. In addition to Alary Farms, Manzano Apple Ranch, and the other places featured on this list, Mesilla Valley Orchard is a wonderful place to pick ripe and delicious apples. Over 400 trees sit inside this Las Cruces orchard, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Bring home a whole bushel and bake the apples into a scrumptious pie! Nichols Ranch, located in La Luz, is another lovely orchard in New Mexico. This ranch has 16 acres of majestic apple trees, and some are over 100 years old! You won’t want to miss this. When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in New Mexico? New Mexico’s apples are in season between August and September. This is the perfect window of time to experience the sweet and delicious fruit. Embrace the fall season! Many orchards also feature corn mazes and pumpkin patches. What are the best farms to visit in fall in New Mexico? New Mexico has more than just apple farms. For a unique day trip, spend the night at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Lavender Farm. Not only does this scenic property have a 25-acre lavender farm, their bed and breakfast is positively delightful. Enjoy a peaceful and serene evening and escape from your worries. Toas Goji Farm is another great place to visit. The gorgeous grounds are full of rippling creeks, apple orchards, and shady trees. If you loved these places, then you should venture to the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. Here, you can learn all about this state’s fascinating agriculture heritage. This is an afternoon adventure the whole family will love.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
New Mexico is home to some splendid apple orchards. In addition to Alary Farms, Manzano Apple Ranch, and the other places featured on this list, Mesilla Valley Orchard is a wonderful place to pick ripe and delicious apples. Over 400 trees sit inside this Las Cruces orchard, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Bring home a whole bushel and bake the apples into a scrumptious pie! Nichols Ranch, located in La Luz, is another lovely orchard in New Mexico. This ranch has 16 acres of majestic apple trees, and some are over 100 years old! You won’t want to miss this.
When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in New Mexico?
New Mexico’s apples are in season between August and September. This is the perfect window of time to experience the sweet and delicious fruit. Embrace the fall season! Many orchards also feature corn mazes and pumpkin patches.
What are the best farms to visit in fall in New Mexico?
New Mexico has more than just apple farms. For a unique day trip, spend the night at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Lavender Farm. Not only does this scenic property have a 25-acre lavender farm, their bed and breakfast is positively delightful. Enjoy a peaceful and serene evening and escape from your worries. Toas Goji Farm is another great place to visit. The gorgeous grounds are full of rippling creeks, apple orchards, and shady trees. If you loved these places, then you should venture to the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. Here, you can learn all about this state’s fascinating agriculture heritage. This is an afternoon adventure the whole family will love.
