Iowa Orchard
Where Iowa Orchard is located
Iowa Orchard sits within the Iowa apple belt, close enough to Urbandale for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 9875 Meredith Dr, Urbandale 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.
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 Urbandale.
Weather at Iowa Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Smack dab in the middle of the Des Moines area is the Iowa Orchard. At their Meredith Drive location in Urbandale, you can visit the Iowa Orchard’s pumpkin patch and pick out your pumpkin from the pre-cut selection. All the reward without any of the messy work! One of the best things about Iowa Orchard, is their all-season bakery and farm market, open year round for delicious homemade baked goods from scratch pies and fruit crisps, to cider and apple donuts.
Planning apple picking near Urbandale? Here's what's on file for Iowa Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Apple Picking at Iowa Orchard
Iowa Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Iowa 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 Iowa Orchard is located
Iowa Orchard sits within the Iowa apple belt, close enough to Urbandale for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 9875 Meredith Dr, Urbandale 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.
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 Urbandale.
Weather at Iowa Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at Iowa Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Iowa Orchard offers pumpkin patch, Family Fun Zone, apple picking, bakery, farm market, pies, and more.
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