Storybook Orchard
Where Storybook Orchard is located
Storybook Orchard sits within the Iowa apple belt, close enough to Story City for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 12832 Royal Orchard Drive, Story City, IA 50248. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Story County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Story City itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Storybook Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Story City? Here's what's on file for Storybook Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Storybook Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Storybook 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 Storybook 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.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
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 Storybook Orchard is located
Storybook Orchard sits within the Iowa apple belt, close enough to Story City for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 12832 Royal Orchard Drive, Story City, IA 50248. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Story County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Story City itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Storybook Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Storybook Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Storybook 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 Storybook Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Storybook Orchard offers apples, pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: Medium
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