Plank Rd Orchard
Where Plank Rd Orchard is located
You'll find Plank Rd Orchard just outside Sycamore, in the farm country of Illinois. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
Most guests punch 737 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178, Sycamore 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 Sycamore itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Plank Rd Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Plank Rd Orchard shows up on our directory of Illinois apple orchards because it's a real, working farm, not an aggregator or affiliate page. Details below reflect what the orchard and its local sources have shared publicly.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Plank Rd Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Plank Rd 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 Plank Rd Orchard tracks the rest of Illinois. 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.
Weekend mornings between 9 a.m. and noon are the friendliest arrival window. If you can swing a weekday, Tuesday or Wednesday mornings are the quietest, some visitors report having entire rows to themselves.
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 Plank Rd Orchard is located
You'll find Plank Rd Orchard just outside Sycamore, in the farm country of Illinois. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
Most guests punch 737 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178, Sycamore 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 Sycamore itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Plank Rd Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Plank Rd Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Plank Rd 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 Plank Rd Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Plank Rd Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
Visitor reviews
Be the first to review Plank Rd Orchard.
More apple orchards in Illinois
See all →
Alhambra, IL
Stumpf Peach Orchard
Mundelein, IL
Sun Berry Orchard Farm – Mundelein
Lockport, IL
Apples On Oak
Granville, IL
Boggios Orchard and Produce
Woodstock, IL
Sun Berry Orchard
Carlock, IL
Braffet Berry Farm and Orchard
Plan the rest of your apple day
What's ripening these days →
See which varieties are ready to pick right now across Illinois.
Apple varieties guide →
Compare 50+ apples by taste, texture, and best use before you visit.
Recipes for your haul →
Pies, crisps, cider, butter, and more, tested with fresh-picked apples.
U-Pick day checklist →
What to bring, what to ask, and how to pick apples that store well.
More orchards near you →
Find the closest U-Pick farms sorted by distance from your location.
Read the orchard blog →
Seasonal guides, apple news, and tips from growers across the US.