Green Bench Orchard
Contact & location
Missoula, MT 59804
Where Green Bench Orchard is located
Green Bench Orchard sits within the Montana apple belt, close enough to Missoula for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 4701 South Avenue West, Missoula 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 Montana 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 Missoula.
Weather at Green Bench Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Missoula? Here's what's on file for Green Bench Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Green Bench Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Green Bench 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 Green Bench Orchard tracks the rest of Montana. 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 Green Bench Orchard is located
Green Bench Orchard sits within the Montana apple belt, close enough to Missoula for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 4701 South Avenue West, Missoula 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 Montana 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 Missoula.
Weather at Green Bench Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Green Bench Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Green Bench 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 Green Bench Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Green Bench Orchard offers pick-your-own.
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