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.

1. Bluewater Orchard, Fromberg
508 Bridger, Fromberg, MT, 59029
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The Clark Fork Valley location of Bluewater Orchard 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 during apple picking season. You can pick them yourself or buy a barrel to go.
2. Swanson’s Mountain View Apple Orchards
1752 Mountain View Orchard Rd, Corvallis, MT 59828, USA
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Swanson’s Mountain View Apple Orchards, 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. It's one of the best places for apple picking in Montana.

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3. Ross Orchards, Fromberg
111 North St, Fromberg, MT 59029, USA
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Ross Orchards, a fourth-generation family-owned business, offers 14 varieties of apples that ripen from mid-August to late October.
4. Boja Farm, Bridger
157 Hergenrider Rd, Bridger, MT 59014, USA
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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.
5. O’Farrell Orchards, Bigfork
Mississippi 35, MS-35, Mt Olive, MS, USA
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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.

Have you been to these apple orchards in Montana? It’s so nice to live in a state with so many orchards and farms. Here are some beautiful photos of Montana farm life.

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Best Apple Orchards In Montana

Marisa Roman | August 25, 2019

Where can I go apple picking in Montana?

You can go apple picking in Montana at the following places:

  • Swanson Mountain View Orchards
  • Green Bench Orchard
  • Rocky Creek Farm
  • Bowman Orchards
  • Anderson Orchards
  • 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?

The following are the best farms to visit in the fall in Montana:

  • SweetRoot Farm
  • Applestem Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
  • Rocky Creek Farm
  • Red Hen Farm.

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