McDougal Orchards
Where McDougal Orchards is located
McDougal Orchards is tucked into York County County, on the outskirts of Springvale. 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.
From the middle of Springvale, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.
Once you're in the area, downtown Springvale has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Springvale, ME, McDougal Orchards 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 McDougal Orchards
McDougal Orchards sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at McDougal Orchards tracks the rest of Maine. 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.
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 McDougal Orchards is located
McDougal Orchards is tucked into York County County, on the outskirts of Springvale. 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.
From the middle of Springvale, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.
Once you're in the area, downtown Springvale has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at McDougal Orchards?+
Beyond picking, McDougal Orchards offers unusual apple varieties.
Data source: Web Search · Confidence: High
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