Rivers Bend Orchard
Where Rivers Bend Orchard is located
Rivers Bend Orchard is tucked into Otter Tail County, on the outskirts of Fergus Falls. 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 24766 East Rivers Bend Road, Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls.
Weather at Rivers Bend Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Fergus Falls, MN, Rivers Bend 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.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Rivers Bend Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Rivers Bend Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Rivers Bend Orchard tracks the rest of Minnesota. 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 Rivers Bend Orchard is located
Rivers Bend Orchard is tucked into Otter Tail County, on the outskirts of Fergus Falls. 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 24766 East Rivers Bend Road, Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls.
Weather at Rivers Bend Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rivers Bend Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Rivers Bend Orchard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Rivers Bend Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Rivers Bend Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: Medium
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