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Z's Orchard

Z's Orchard apple orchard in Palisade, ColoradoPhoto: William Hagel · Google

Contact & location

Address
315 33 3/4 Road
Palisade, CO 81526

Where Z's Orchard is located

Head into Palisade, CO and you'll come across Z's Orchard 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.

The street address is 315 33 3/4 Road, Palisade, CO 81526. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.

Once you're in the area, downtown Palisade 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 Z's Orchard

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

Z's Orchard is a working apple orchard in Palisade, 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.

Pick-Your-Own Apples at Z's Orchard

Pick-your-own is available at Z's Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.

On-Farm Activities

pick-your-own

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Z's Orchard tracks the rest of Colorado. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Z's Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+

Yes. Z's Orchard 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 Z's Orchard?+

Beyond picking, Z's Orchard offers pick-your-own.

Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High

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