Mortimer Farms
Contact & location
Where Mortimer Farms is located
Mortimer Farms sits within the Arizona apple belt, close enough to Dewey for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From the middle of Dewey, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.
Once you're in the area, downtown Dewey has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Planning apple picking near Dewey? Here's what's on file for Mortimer Farms, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Apple Picking at Mortimer Farms
Mortimer Farms sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Mortimer Farms grows 1 apple variety. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Mortimer Farms tracks the rest of Arizona. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
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 Mortimer Farms is located
Mortimer Farms sits within the Arizona apple belt, close enough to Dewey for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From the middle of Dewey, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.
Once you're in the area, downtown Dewey has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Frequently Asked Questions
What apple varieties can I pick at Mortimer Farms?+
Mortimer Farms grows apples. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Mortimer Farms?+
Beyond picking, Mortimer Farms offers apple picking, strawberry picking, tomato picking, squash picking, farm store, corn maze, and more.
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