Los Rios Rancho
Contact & location
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Where Los Rios Rancho is located
Head into Yucaipa, CA and you'll come across Los Rios Rancho 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.
Most guests punch 39611 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa 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 San Bernardino County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Yucaipa itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Los Rios Rancho
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Southern California's largest Apple Farm in operation since 1906. We specialize in historic entertainment and traditional farming using our agricultural heritage as a backdrop for our many public events and living history field trips.
Los Rios Rancho is a working apple orchard in Yucaipa, 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 Los Rios Rancho
Pick-your-own is available at Los Rios Rancho 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 Los Rios Rancho tracks the rest of California. 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.
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 Los Rios Rancho is located
Head into Yucaipa, CA and you'll come across Los Rios Rancho 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.
Most guests punch 39611 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa 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 San Bernardino County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Yucaipa itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Los Rios Rancho
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Los Rios Rancho offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Los Rios Rancho 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 Los Rios Rancho?+
Beyond picking, Los Rios Rancho offers apple butter festival, artisan crafts, baked goods, pick-your-own, seasonal fruit picking.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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