New York is the second-largest apple producing state in the country, and four of our hometown counties — Ulster, Columbia, Orange, and Dutchess — fall within the top 10 apple growing counties in the state. This fruitful economic driver employs more than 10,000 people throughout the state.

Right now it’s prime apple picking time in the Hudson Valley, and just as fun as getting out wth the family is trying different varieties of apples: from Honeycrisp's recent resurgence in popularity to SnapDragon's science-backed crunch. Each orchard offers a unique selection, so be sure to do your homework if you have a favorite variety.

Peaches and strawberries tend to disappear from the farm in summer, but there are still some early fall fruit harvests to be had in the following pages. And of course, what would a U-pick guide be without the pumpkin patch?

Keep an eye out for orchards marked IPM: These farms employ Integrated Pest Management, a holistic form of pest control that attacks the problem with a four-pronged approach of preventive and corrective measures. IPM lowers a grower's economic investment in pest control while simultaneously using more sustainable, environmentally friendly techniques.

Check our U-pick listings, double-check the farms’ websites for schedules, and pack up the family. See you at the farm!

COLUMBIA COUNTY

Don Baker Farm
183 Rt 14, Hudson
518.828.9542
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples

Fix Brothers Fruit Farm
215 White Birch Rd, Hudson
518.828.7560
PYO: daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples, pumpkins; IPM method

Love Apple Farm
1421 Rt 9H, Ghent
518.828.5048
PYO: daily 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples

Philip Orchards Farm
270 Rt 9H, Claverack​
518.851.6351
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
apples; IPM method

Samascott Orchards
5 Sunset Ave, Kinderhook​
518.758.7224
PYO: Wed-Mon 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples, pumpkins, squash

Smith Farms
200 White Birch Rd, Hudson
518.828.1228
PYO: Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
apples

Yonder Farms
37 Maple Ln, Valatie​
518.758.7011
PYO: Sat–Sun 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
apples, pumpkins

DUTCHESS COUNTY

Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag​
845.227.2306
PYO: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat–Sun 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
apples; IPM method

Cedar Heights Orchards
8 Crosby Ln, Rhinebeck​
845.876.3231
PYO: 9 a.m.-dusk daily
apples

Dykeman Farm
823 W Dover Rd, Pawling​
845.832.6068
PYO: Weekends in October, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
pumpkins

Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction
845.897.4377
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
apples, pumpkins

Green Horizons Organic
6 S Dingle Ln, Pawling​
845.855.5555
PYO: by appointment only
apples, pumpkins

Greig Farm
223 Pitcher Ln, Red Hook
845.758.1234
PYO: daily sunlight hours
apples, pumpkins

Meadowbrook Farm
29 Old Myers Corners Rd, Wappingers Falls
845.297.3002
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
apples, pumpkins

Mead Orchards Farm
15 Scism Rd, Tivoli
845.756.5641
PYO: Sat–Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
apples

ORANGE COUNTY

Apple Dave’s Orchards
82 Four Corners Rd, Warwick
845.986.1684
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples, pumpkins

Jones Farm
190 Angola Rd, Cornwall
845.534.4445
PYO: Mon & Wed–Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat–Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
pumpkins

Late Bloomer Farm   
32 Union St, Montgomery
845.742.8705
PYO: Wed-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
pumpkins

Lawrence Farms Orchards
306 Frozen Ridge Rd, Newburgh
845.562.4268
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
apples, pumpkins; IPM method

Masker Orchards
45 Ball Rd, Warwick
845.986.1058
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples

Ochs Orchard
4 Ochs Ln, Warwick
845.986.1591
PYO: Wed-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples, pumpkins

Pennings Farm Market Orchard
169 Rt 94, Warwick
845.986.1059
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples

Pierson's Farm & Greenhouse
1448 Rt 211 W, Middletown
845.386.1882
PYO: daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
pumpkins

Sleepy Hills Orchard
1328 Rt 284, Johnson
845.726.3797
PYO: Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
apples

Soons Orchard
23 Soons Circle, New Hampton
845.374.5471
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
apples, pumpkins; IPM method

Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery
114 Little York Rd, Warwick
845.258.4858
PYO: Mon-Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples

Wright Family Farm
329 Kings Hwy, Warwick
845.986.1345
PYO: Sept: Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Oct: Fri 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
pumpkins

ROCKLAND COUNTY

Dr. Davies Farm
306 Rt 304, Congers
845.268.7020
PYO: daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
apples, pumpkins

Orchards of Concklin
2 S Mountain Rd, Pamona​
845.354.0369
PYO: Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
apples; IPM method

ULSTER COUNTY

Dressel Farms
271 Rt 208, New Paltz​
845.255.0693
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
apples, pumpkins

Dubois Farms
209 Perkinsville Rd, Highland
845.795.4037
PYO: daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples, pumpkins, gourds, grapes

Hurds Family Farm
2187 Rt 32, Modena
845.883.7825
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples, pumpkins; IPM method

Jenkins-Lueken Orchards
69 Yankee Foley Rd, New Paltz​
845.255.0999
PYO: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
apples, pumpkins (on weekends)

Kelder’s Farm & Homegrown Mini Golf
5755 Rt 209, Kerhonkson​
845.626.7137
PYO: daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
apples, pumpkins, raspberries

Locust Grove Fruit Farm
199 North Rd, Milton
845.795.5194
PYO: Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples, pumpkins

Prospect Hill Orchards
73 Clarks Ln, Milton
845.795.2383
PYO: Sat–Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
apples, pumpkins, winter squash

Saunderskill Farm
5100 Rt 209, Accord
845.626.2676
PYO: Tue–Sat 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
apples, pumpkins

Tantillo’s Farm
730 Rt 208, Gardiner
845.256.9109
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
pumpkins, apples

Twin Star Orchards
155 N. Ohioville Rd, New Paltz​​
845.633.8657
PYO: Thurs, 12-6 p.m., Fri 12-7 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
apples

Wallkill View Farms
15 Rt 299 W, New Paltz​
845.255.8050
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
pumpkins

Weed Orchards & Winery
43 Mount Zion Rd, Marlboro
845.236.7848
PYO: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples, pumpkins; IPM method

Wright’s Farm
699 Rt 208, Gardiner
845.255.5300
PYO: daily 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
apples; IPM method

Wilklow Orchards Farm
341 Pancake Hollow Rd, Highland
845.691.2339
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
apples, pumpkins

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard
130 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem
914.485.1210
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
apples, pumpkins; IPM method

Outhouse Orchards
139 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem
914.277.3188
PYO: daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
pumpkins, apples

Stuart’s Fruit Farm
62 Granite Springs Rd, Granite Springs
914.245.2784
PYO: daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
apples, pumpkins

Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
1335 White Hill Rd, Yorktown Heights
914.245.5111
PYO: daily 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
apples, pumpkins; IPM method