Low confidence Choteau, Montana

Miller Colony

Contact & location

Where Miller Colony is located

Miller Colony is tucked into Montana, on the outskirts of Choteau. 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 Choteau, 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 Choteau 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.

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If you're looking for U-Pick near Choteau, MT, Miller Colony 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 Miller Colony

Miller Colony sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.

On-Farm Activities

Farm Stand

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Miller Colony tracks the rest of Montana. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.

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 Miller Colony is located

Miller Colony is tucked into Montana, on the outskirts of Choteau. 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 Choteau, 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 Choteau 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.

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