Buffalo Ridge Orchard
Contact & location
Central City, IA 52214
Where Buffalo Ridge Orchard is located
Head into Central City, IA and you'll come across Buffalo Ridge 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.
Most guests punch 1337 Rollins Road, Central City 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 Linn County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Central City itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Buffalo Ridge Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Buffalo Ridge Orchard is a working apple orchard in Central City, 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 Buffalo Ridge Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Buffalo Ridge 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 Buffalo Ridge Orchard tracks the rest of Iowa. 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 Buffalo Ridge Orchard is located
Head into Central City, IA and you'll come across Buffalo Ridge 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.
Most guests punch 1337 Rollins Road, Central City 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 Linn County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Central City itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Buffalo Ridge Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Buffalo Ridge Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Buffalo Ridge 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 Buffalo Ridge Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Buffalo Ridge Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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