Apple Picking Near Winston-Salem

Christy Bellis

August 20, 2025

Looking for apple picking near Winston-Salem? We’ve compiled a list of farms offering U-pick, child-friendly activities, and famous apple cider donuts! Before you make the trip, check the farm’s website for any updates on availability or events.

Note: Some farms require reservations.

Updated September 2025

Perry Lowe Orchard

ADDRESS | 8741 NC-16, Moravian Falls (~ 1 hour away)
OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking, tractor ride, tractor playground, jump pad, apple cannon, megaslide, and bee train
Treats | Apple cider, dried apples, pies, and apple cider donuts
Hours | Fri, 1-5 PM; Sat & Sun, 10 AM – 4 PM. Reservations required.
Cost | Admission fee is $2. Apples are $4 for a small bag and $8 for a large bag.

Millstone Creek Orchard

ADDRESS | 506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd, Ramseur (~ 1 hour away)
OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking, cider demonstration, orchard hayride, and catch & release fishing
Treats | Apple cider, apple cider slushie, apple cider donuts, baked goods, and ice cream
Hours | Apple picking is available on select Saturdays and Sundays by reservation
Cost | Admission fee is $18.95. Apples are $10 for a quarter peck and $19 for a half peck.

Blueberry Thrill Farm

ADDRESS | 6938 Eaglesfield Rd, Gibsonville (~ 50 minutes away)
OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking
Treats | N/A
Hours | Select Saturdays, 8 AM – 12 PM
Cost | No admission fee. Apples are $20 for half peck bags.

Carrigan Farms

ADDRESS | 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville (~ 1 hour away)
OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking, open swim, hayride, and petting zoo
Treats | Apple cider donuts and apple cider slushies on weekends only
Hours | Mon-Sun, times vary. Reservations required.
Cost | Admission fee is $15, which includes a half-peck bag for picking apples.

Levering Orchard

ADDRESS | 163 Levering Ln, Ararat, VA (~ 1 hour away)

Due to an April freeze, Levering Orchard will not have apple picking this year. Retail sales are still available.

Justus Orchard

ADDRESS | 187 Garren Rd, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours away)
OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking, apple cannon, playground, cow train, jumping pillow, live music, and taproom
Treats | Apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple cider slushies, fried apple pies, and more
Hours | Mon-Thurs, 9 AM – 5 PM; Fri-Sun, 9 AM – 6 PM
Cost | No admission fee. Apples are $14 for a half peck, $18 for a full peck, and $25 for a half bushel.

Apple Hill Orchard

ADDRESS | 2075 Pleasant Hill Ave, Morganton (~ 1.5 hours away)
OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking, farm market, and bakery
Treats | Apple cider, apple cider slushies, apple cider donuts, fried apple pies, apple cakes, and more
Hours | Mon-Sat, 9 AM – 6 PM
Cost | Admission fee is $3.50. Apple Hill Orchard offers five different picking containers, ranging from $9 to $35.

The Orchard at Altapass

ADDRESS | 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine (~ 2 hours away)
OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking, tractor rides, general store, live music, butterfly garden, walking trails (closed due to Hurricane Helene), and the Apple Core Grill
Treats | Apple pie, fudge, ice cream, and more
Hours | Wed-Sun, 10 AM – 5 PM
Cost | No admission fee. Apples are $10 for a bag (approximately a half peck) and $15 for a basket (approximately a full peck).

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard

ADDRESS | 170 Stepp Orchard Dr, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours away)
OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking, corn maze, apple cannon, wagon rides, jump pad, farm market, and bakery
Treats | Apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple cider slushies, fudge, caramel apples, ice cream, kettle corn, and more
Hours | Mon-Thurs, 9 AM – 5:30 PM; Fri & Sat, 9 AM – 6 PM; Sun, 10 AM – 6 PM
Cost | No admission fee. Apples are $15 for a half peck, $18 for a full peck, and $25 for a half bushel.

Sky Top Orchard

ADDRESS | 1193 Pinnacle Mountain Rd, Zirconia (~ 2.5 hours away)
OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking, tractor ride, gem mining, apple cannon, bee train, playground, and farmers market
Treats | Apple cider, apple cider slushies, apple cider donuts, caramel apples, fudge apples, kettle corn, and more
Hours | Mon-Sun, 9 AM – 5 PM
Cost | No admission fee. Bags are $30 and can hold 15-20 lbs of apples. Bags can be shared between a group of five people; additional pickers with the same bag are $4 each.

Creasman Farms

ADDRESS | 280 Bent Arrow Ln, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours away)
OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking
Treats | Apple cider, apple cider slushies, and apple baked goods
Hours | U-pick orchard is open Sundays from 1-5 PM in September and October
Cost | Apples are $8 for a quarter peck, $15 for a half peck, and $20 for a full peck

Coston Farm

ADDRESS | 3748 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours away)
OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking, gift shop, bakery, and playground
Treats | Fried apple pies, apple fritters, apple cider, apple bread, and more
Hours | Mon-Sat, 8:30 AM – 6 PM; Sun, 10 AM – 5 PM
Cost | No admission fee. Apples are $5 for a quarter peck, $10 for a half peck, $15 for a full peck, $25 for a half bushel, and $40 for a full bushel.

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