Low confidence Buffalo, Minnesota

Deer Lake Orchard

Contact & location

Address

1903 10th St SW
Buffalo, MN 55313

Where Deer Lake Orchard is located

Deer Lake Orchard sits within the Minnesota apple belt, close enough to Buffalo for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.

Most guests punch 1903 10th St SW, Buffalo 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 Minnesota 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 Buffalo.

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Weather at Deer Lake Orchard

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

Planning apple picking near Buffalo? Here's what's on file for Deer Lake 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 Deer Lake Orchard

Deer Lake Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.

On-Farm Activities

live musiccorn mazewagon ridestrain ridesanimalspick-your-own apples

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Deer Lake Orchard tracks the rest of Minnesota. 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 Deer Lake Orchard is located

Deer Lake Orchard sits within the Minnesota apple belt, close enough to Buffalo for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.

Most guests punch 1903 10th St SW, Buffalo 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 Minnesota 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 Buffalo.

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