Ponderosa Cider Co
Where Ponderosa Cider Co is located
Head into Auburn, CA and you'll come across Ponderosa Cider Co on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of California's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
The street address is 102 Gum Lane, Auburn, CA 95603. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Once you're in the area, downtown Auburn 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.
Weather at Ponderosa Cider Co
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Ponderosa Cider Co is a working apple orchard in Auburn, California. 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 Ponderosa Cider Co
Pick-your-own is available at Ponderosa Cider Co 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 Ponderosa Cider Co tracks the rest of California. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
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 Ponderosa Cider Co is located
Head into Auburn, CA and you'll come across Ponderosa Cider Co on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of California's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
The street address is 102 Gum Lane, Auburn, CA 95603. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Once you're in the area, downtown Auburn 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.
Weather at Ponderosa Cider Co
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ponderosa Cider Co offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Ponderosa Cider Co 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 Ponderosa Cider Co?+
Beyond picking, Ponderosa Cider Co offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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