Payne’s Apple Orchard
Contact & location
Epworth, GA 30541
Where Payne’s Apple Orchard is located
Payne’s Apple Orchard is tucked into Fannin County, on the outskirts of Epworth. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Epworth center, 326 Tankersley Lane 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Epworth 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 Payne’s Apple Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Epworth, GA, Payne’s Apple Orchard is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Payne’s Apple Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Payne’s Apple Orchard 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 Payne’s Apple Orchard tracks the rest of Georgia. 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.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
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 Payne’s Apple Orchard is located
Payne’s Apple Orchard is tucked into Fannin County, on the outskirts of Epworth. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Epworth center, 326 Tankersley Lane 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Epworth 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 Payne’s Apple Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Payne’s Apple Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Payne’s Apple 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 Payne’s Apple Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Payne’s Apple Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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