Nelms Farm
Contact & location
Golden, CO
Where Nelms Farm is located
Head into Golden, CO and you'll come across Nelms Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Colorado's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Golden center, 5305 Orchard St. is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Colorado does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Golden.
Weather at Nelms Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Nelms Farm is a working apple orchard in Golden, Colorado. 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.
Apple Picking at Nelms Farm
Nelms Farm sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Nelms Farm tracks the rest of Colorado. 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 Nelms Farm is located
Head into Golden, CO and you'll come across Nelms Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Colorado's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Golden center, 5305 Orchard St. is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Colorado does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Golden.
Weather at Nelms Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at Nelms Farm?+
Beyond picking, Nelms Farm offers U-Pick Apples, U-Pick Potatoes, U-Pick Pumpkins, honey銷售.
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