KDCrop Farms
Contact & location
CHAPLIN, CT 06235
Where KDCrop Farms is located
Head into CHAPLIN, CT and you'll come across KDCrop Farms on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Connecticut's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 275 S Bear Hill Rd, CHAPLIN 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 back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and CHAPLIN itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at KDCrop Farms
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Open: April to December
KDCrop Farms is a working apple orchard in CHAPLIN, Connecticut. 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 KDCrop Farms
Pick-your-own is available at KDCrop Farms 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 KDCrop Farms tracks the rest of Connecticut. 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
Where KDCrop Farms is located
Head into CHAPLIN, CT and you'll come across KDCrop Farms on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Connecticut's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 275 S Bear Hill Rd, CHAPLIN 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 back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and CHAPLIN itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at KDCrop Farms
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does KDCrop Farms offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. KDCrop Farms 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 KDCrop Farms?+
Beyond picking, KDCrop Farms offers pick-your-own, pumpkins.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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