Buttercup Family Farm
Contact & location
Pilot Hill, CA 95664
Where Buttercup Family Farm is located
Buttercup Family Farm sits within the California apple belt, close enough to Pilot Hill for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 4310 Oak View Dr, Pilot Hill, CA 95664. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Pilot Hill itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Buttercup Family Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Open: Year-round
Planning apple picking near Pilot Hill? Here's what's on file for Buttercup Family Farm, 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 Buttercup Family Farm
Pick-your-own is available at Buttercup Family Farm during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Other Crops & Produce
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Buttercup Family Farm 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.
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 Buttercup Family Farm is located
Buttercup Family Farm sits within the California apple belt, close enough to Pilot Hill for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 4310 Oak View Dr, Pilot Hill, CA 95664. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Pilot Hill itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Buttercup Family Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Buttercup Family Farm offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Buttercup Family Farm 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 Buttercup Family Farm?+
Beyond picking, Buttercup Family Farm offers pick-your-own, pumpkins.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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