Erwin Orchards
Contact & location
South Lyon, MI 48178
Where Erwin Orchards is located
Erwin Orchards is tucked into Oakland County, on the outskirts of South Lyon. 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 61019 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon 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 Michigan 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 South Lyon.
Weather at Erwin Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Metro Detroit orchard with PYO apples, cider mill, and corn maze.
If you're looking for U-Pick near South Lyon, MI, Erwin 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 Erwin Orchards
Erwin Orchards sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Erwin Orchards grows 5 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Erwin Orchards tracks the rest of Michigan. 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.
Hours & Season Dates
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 Erwin Orchards is located
Erwin Orchards is tucked into Oakland County, on the outskirts of South Lyon. 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 61019 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon 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 Michigan 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 South Lyon.
Weather at Erwin Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is apple picking season at Erwin Orchards?+
Apple season at Erwin Orchards runs from Early September to Late October.
What are Erwin Orchards's hours?+
Erwin Orchards is open Daily 9am-6pm in season. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Erwin Orchards?+
Erwin Orchards grows Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Empire, Jonathan. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Erwin Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Erwin Orchards offers Pick-your-own, Cider mill, Corn maze.
Data source: Manual entry · Confidence: High
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