Head into Fayetteville, AR and you'll come across Ames Orchard and Nursery 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 18292 Wildlife Road, Fayetteville 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 Washington County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Fayetteville itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Ames Orchard and Nursery is a working apple orchard in Fayetteville, 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 is available at Ames Orchard and Nursery during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple season at Ames Orchard and Nursery tracks the rest of Arkansas. 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.
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.
Head into Fayetteville, AR and you'll come across Ames Orchard and Nursery 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 18292 Wildlife Road, Fayetteville 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 Washington County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Fayetteville itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Yes. Ames Orchard and Nursery runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
Beyond picking, Ames Orchard and Nursery offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
Be the first to review Ames Orchard and Nursery.
Hampton, AR
Springdale, AR
Jonagold · Jonathan
Greenbrier, AR
Mutsu · Gala · Arkansas Black · Granny Smith
Clarksville, AR
Dover, AR
Mountain Home, AR
What's ripening these days →
See which varieties are ready to pick right now across Arkansas.
Apple varieties guide →
Compare 50+ apples by taste, texture, and best use before you visit.
Recipes for your haul →
Pies, crisps, cider, butter, and more, tested with fresh-picked apples.
U-Pick day checklist →
What to bring, what to ask, and how to pick apples that store well.
More orchards near you →
Find the closest U-Pick farms sorted by distance from your location.
Read the orchard blog →
Seasonal guides, apple news, and tips from growers across the US.