Upstream Gardens & Orchard
Contact & location
Altoona, IA 50009
Where Upstream Gardens & Orchard is located
Head into Altoona, IA and you'll come across Upstream Gardens & Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Iowa's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Altoona center, 5987 Northeast 88th Street 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 Iowa 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 Altoona.
Weather at Upstream Gardens & Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Upstream Gardens & Orchard is a working apple orchard in Altoona, Iowa. 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 Upstream Gardens & Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Upstream Gardens & 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 Upstream Gardens & Orchard tracks the rest of Iowa. 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 Upstream Gardens & Orchard is located
Head into Altoona, IA and you'll come across Upstream Gardens & Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Iowa's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Altoona center, 5987 Northeast 88th Street 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 Iowa 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 Altoona.
Weather at Upstream Gardens & Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Upstream Gardens & Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Upstream Gardens & 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 Upstream Gardens & Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Upstream Gardens & Orchard offers apples, pick-your-own.
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