Doles Orchard
Contact & location
Limington, ME
Where Doles Orchard is located
Doles Orchard is tucked into Maine, on the outskirts of Limington. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
Most guests punch 187 Doles Ridge Road, Limington 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 Maine 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 Limington.
Weather at Doles Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Limington, ME, Doles Orchard is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Apple Picking at Doles Orchard
Doles Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Doles Orchard tracks the rest of Maine. 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.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
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 Doles Orchard is located
Doles Orchard is tucked into Maine, on the outskirts of Limington. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
Most guests punch 187 Doles Ridge Road, Limington 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 Maine 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 Limington.
Weather at Doles 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 Doles Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Doles Orchard offers PYO Strawberries, PYO tart cherries, PYO raspberries, PYO blueberries, PYO apples, PYO plums, and more.
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