Little River Orchard
Contact & location
Mentone, AL 35984
Where Little River Orchard is located
Little River Orchard sits within the Alabama apple belt, close enough to Mentone for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 4594 East River Road, Mentone into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Alabama does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Mentone.
Weather at Little River Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Mentone? Here's what's on file for Little River Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Little River Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Little River Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Little River Orchard tracks the rest of Alabama. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Little River Orchard is located
Little River Orchard sits within the Alabama apple belt, close enough to Mentone for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 4594 East River Road, Mentone into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Alabama does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Mentone.
Weather at Little River Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Little River Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Little River Orchard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Little River Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Little River Orchard offers pick-your-own.
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