U-Pick available Low confidence Victoria, Minnesota

University of Minnesota HRC Apple Orchard

Contact & location

Address

8001 Bavaria Road
Victoria, MN 55386

Where University of Minnesota HRC Apple Orchard is located

University of Minnesota HRC Apple Orchard is tucked into Carver County, on the outskirts of Victoria. 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 8001 Bavaria Road, Victoria 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 Victoria.

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Weather at University of Minnesota HRC Apple Orchard

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

If you're looking for U-Pick near Victoria, MN, University of Minnesota HRC Apple 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 University of Minnesota HRC Apple Orchard

Pick-your-own is available at University of Minnesota HRC Apple Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.

On-Farm Activities

pick-your-own

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at University of Minnesota HRC Apple 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 University of Minnesota HRC Apple Orchard is located

Most guests punch 8001 Bavaria Road, Victoria 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 Victoria.

Open in Google Maps →

Weather at University of Minnesota HRC Apple Orchard

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of Minnesota HRC Apple Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+

Yes. University of Minnesota HRC Apple 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 University of Minnesota HRC Apple Orchard?+

Beyond picking, University of Minnesota HRC Apple Orchard offers pick-your-own.

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