Pumpkin spice is nice, but now that fall is arriving, it’s time to enjoy some fresh apples while they’re in season. Montana does have a short growing season due to the dry conditions and harsh winters, but that just means that only the strong survive (much like the people who call Montana home). Looking for a way to explore the best apple orchards in Montana? Here are six Montana orchards that grow the tasty local apples that make it into your pies and onto your plate.
- Bluewater Orchard, Fromberg
Kelly Garbato / Flickr The Clark Fork Valley location gives this popular orchard the upper hand for growing conditions. The air is fresh and the temperatures are perfect for growing a variety of apples. You can pick them yourself or buy a barrel to go.
Address: 835 Karst Stage Loop, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
- Swanson’s Mountain View Apple Orchards
Swanson’s Mountain View Orchards, Corvallis Swanson’s, a family owned orchard that has been around since 1909, is open every day from 9-5 and always has delicious freshly picked apples ready to take home.
Address: 1752 Mountain View Orchards, Corvallis, MT 59828
- Ross Orchards, Fromberg
Ross Orchards Facebook Ross Orchards, a fourth generation family-owned business, offers 14 varieties of apples that ripen from mid-August to late October.
Address: 111 North Street, Fromberg, MT 59029
- Anderson Orchards, Rudyard
Anderson Orchards, LLC Facebook Anderson Orchards is a small organic orchard and veggie farm. Their “u-pick” apple season is in full swing and available by appointment at 406-355-4596.
Address: 225 1st Street, Rudyard, MT 59540
- Boja Farm, Bridger
James Sant / Flickr Boja Farm is a certified organic farm that grows berries, garlic and fresh herbs along with its apple orchards. They’re the parent company of On Thyme Gourmet, a producer of high end herbed products.
Address: 157 Hergenrider Road, Bridger, MT 59014
- O’Farrell Orchards, Bigfork
Thomas / Flickr From July through October, you can harvest your own fruit at O’Farrell Orchards. They have a large variety of delicious apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, Red Rome and McIntosh.
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Kelly Garbato / Flickr
The Clark Fork Valley location gives this popular orchard the upper hand for growing conditions. The air is fresh and the temperatures are perfect for growing a variety of apples. You can pick them yourself or buy a barrel to go.
Address: 835 Karst Stage Loop, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
Swanson’s Mountain View Orchards, Corvallis
Swanson’s, a family owned orchard that has been around since 1909, is open every day from 9-5 and always has delicious freshly picked apples ready to take home.
Address: 1752 Mountain View Orchards, Corvallis, MT 59828
Ross Orchards Facebook
Ross Orchards, a fourth generation family-owned business, offers 14 varieties of apples that ripen from mid-August to late October.
Address: 111 North Street, Fromberg, MT 59029
Anderson Orchards, LLC Facebook
Anderson Orchards is a small organic orchard and veggie farm. Their “u-pick” apple season is in full swing and available by appointment at 406-355-4596.
Address: 225 1st Street, Rudyard, MT 59540
James Sant / Flickr
Boja Farm is a certified organic farm that grows berries, garlic and fresh herbs along with its apple orchards. They’re the parent company of On Thyme Gourmet, a producer of high end herbed products.
Address: 157 Hergenrider Road, Bridger, MT 59014
Thomas / Flickr
From July through October, you can harvest your own fruit at O’Farrell Orchards. They have a large variety of delicious apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, Red Rome and McIntosh.
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Best Apple Orchards In Montana August 25, 2019 Marisa Roman Where can I go apple picking in Montana? Apple picking in Montana is a welcomed pastime for those who like to enjoy the outdoors when autumn rolls around. If you’re looking for where to pick apples in Montana then you’re in luck, because there are quite a few places to choose from. A few of the best farms to visit in fall in Montana for apples include Swanson Mountain View Orchards, Green Bench Orchard, Rocky Creek Farm, Bowman Orchards, Anderson Orchards, and Bigfork Orchards. While there are some farms that allow you to pick your own apples, others may have apples already picked for you in order to purchase directly from the farm store. Also, it’s worth noting that many of the apple picking farms in Montana are only open seasonally, so you should contact the farm in advance in order to determine when they open and close for the year. When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in Montana? Beyond determining where to pick apples in Montana, visitors should also know when is the best time to visit the orchard. Since weather can become severe in Montana during the winter months, the apple picking season will be a bit different when compared to other states. For instance, some farms may be open from July to October, closing in November due to a drop in temperatures. The best time to visit Montana for apple picking is usually September and October, with over 70 different varieties growing in the state, ready to be picked. What are the best farms to visit in the fall in Montana? When the temperatures begin to cool down after summer, visitors often wonder what to do in fall in Montana. To be honest, there are quite a few farms to visit in fall in Montana that offer different activities for families, from corn mazes to haunted houses, apple picking and pumpkin picking. A few of the best farms to visit in Montana in the fall include SweetRoot Farm, Applestem Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Rocky Creek Farm, and Red Hen Farm.
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Best Apple Orchards In Montana
August 25, 2019
Marisa Roman
Where can I go apple picking in Montana? Apple picking in Montana is a welcomed pastime for those who like to enjoy the outdoors when autumn rolls around. If you’re looking for where to pick apples in Montana then you’re in luck, because there are quite a few places to choose from. A few of the best farms to visit in fall in Montana for apples include Swanson Mountain View Orchards, Green Bench Orchard, Rocky Creek Farm, Bowman Orchards, Anderson Orchards, and Bigfork Orchards. While there are some farms that allow you to pick your own apples, others may have apples already picked for you in order to purchase directly from the farm store. Also, it’s worth noting that many of the apple picking farms in Montana are only open seasonally, so you should contact the farm in advance in order to determine when they open and close for the year. When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in Montana? Beyond determining where to pick apples in Montana, visitors should also know when is the best time to visit the orchard. Since weather can become severe in Montana during the winter months, the apple picking season will be a bit different when compared to other states. For instance, some farms may be open from July to October, closing in November due to a drop in temperatures. The best time to visit Montana for apple picking is usually September and October, with over 70 different varieties growing in the state, ready to be picked. What are the best farms to visit in the fall in Montana? When the temperatures begin to cool down after summer, visitors often wonder what to do in fall in Montana. To be honest, there are quite a few farms to visit in fall in Montana that offer different activities for families, from corn mazes to haunted houses, apple picking and pumpkin picking. A few of the best farms to visit in Montana in the fall include SweetRoot Farm, Applestem Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Rocky Creek Farm, and Red Hen Farm.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Apple picking in Montana is a welcomed pastime for those who like to enjoy the outdoors when autumn rolls around. If you’re looking for where to pick apples in Montana then you’re in luck, because there are quite a few places to choose from. A few of the best farms to visit in fall in Montana for apples include Swanson Mountain View Orchards, Green Bench Orchard, Rocky Creek Farm, Bowman Orchards, Anderson Orchards, and Bigfork Orchards. While there are some farms that allow you to pick your own apples, others may have apples already picked for you in order to purchase directly from the farm store. Also, it’s worth noting that many of the apple picking farms in Montana are only open seasonally, so you should contact the farm in advance in order to determine when they open and close for the year.
When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in Montana?
Beyond determining where to pick apples in Montana, visitors should also know when is the best time to visit the orchard. Since weather can become severe in Montana during the winter months, the apple picking season will be a bit different when compared to other states. For instance, some farms may be open from July to October, closing in November due to a drop in temperatures. The best time to visit Montana for apple picking is usually September and October, with over 70 different varieties growing in the state, ready to be picked.
What are the best farms to visit in the fall in Montana?
When the temperatures begin to cool down after summer, visitors often wonder what to do in fall in Montana. To be honest, there are quite a few farms to visit in fall in Montana that offer different activities for families, from corn mazes to haunted houses, apple picking and pumpkin picking. A few of the best farms to visit in Montana in the fall include SweetRoot Farm, Applestem Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Rocky Creek Farm, and Red Hen Farm.
