Union Lake Orchard
Where Union Lake Orchard is located
Head into Barrington, NH and you'll come across Union Lake Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of New Hampshire's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 178 Young Road, Barrington 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.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Strafford County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Barrington itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Union Lake Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Union Lake Orchard is a working apple orchard in Barrington, New Hampshire. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Union Lake Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Union Lake 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 Union Lake Orchard tracks the rest of New Hampshire. 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.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
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 Union Lake Orchard is located
Head into Barrington, NH and you'll come across Union Lake Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of New Hampshire's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 178 Young Road, Barrington 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.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Strafford County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Barrington itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Union Lake Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Union Lake Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Union Lake 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 Union Lake Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Union Lake Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: Medium
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