U-Pick available Low confidence Carson City, Nevada

Apple Basket of Washoe Valley

Contact & location

Address

7425 Franktown Road
Carson City, NV 89704

Where Apple Basket of Washoe Valley is located

Apple Basket of Washoe Valley sits within the Nevada apple belt, close enough to Carson City for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.

From Carson City center, 7425 Franktown Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.

Once you're in the area, downtown Carson City 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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Weather at Apple Basket of Washoe Valley

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

Planning apple picking near Carson City? Here's what's on file for Apple Basket of Washoe Valley, 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 Apple Basket of Washoe Valley

Pick-your-own is available at Apple Basket of Washoe Valley 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 Apple Basket of Washoe Valley tracks the rest of Nevada. 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.

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 Apple Basket of Washoe Valley is located

Apple Basket of Washoe Valley sits within the Nevada apple belt, close enough to Carson City for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.

From Carson City center, 7425 Franktown Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.

Once you're in the area, downtown Carson City 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.

Open in Google Maps →

Weather at Apple Basket of Washoe Valley

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Apple Basket of Washoe Valley offer pick-your-own apples?+

Yes. Apple Basket of Washoe Valley 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 Apple Basket of Washoe Valley?+

Beyond picking, Apple Basket of Washoe Valley offers pick-your-own.

Data source: Google Places · Confidence: Low