Paul's Mayhaw Orchard
Contact & location
El Dorado, AR 71730
Where Paul's Mayhaw Orchard is located
Head into El Dorado, AR and you'll come across Paul's Mayhaw Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Arkansas's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 279 Nick Springs Road, El Dorado 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.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Union County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and El Dorado itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Paul's Mayhaw Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Paul's Mayhaw Orchard is a working apple orchard in El Dorado, Arkansas. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Paul's Mayhaw Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Paul's Mayhaw 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 Paul's Mayhaw Orchard tracks the rest of Arkansas. 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.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
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 Paul's Mayhaw Orchard is located
Head into El Dorado, AR and you'll come across Paul's Mayhaw Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Arkansas's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 279 Nick Springs Road, El Dorado 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.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Union County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and El Dorado itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Paul's Mayhaw Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Paul's Mayhaw Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Paul's Mayhaw 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 Paul's Mayhaw Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Paul's Mayhaw Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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