Carter Hill Orchard
Contact & location
Concord, NH 03303
Where Carter Hill Orchard is located
Head into Concord, NH and you'll come across Carter Hill 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.
From Concord center, 73 Carter Hill Rd 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery New Hampshire 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 Concord.
Weather at Carter Hill Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Family-owned hilltop orchard with panoramic views and PYO apples.
Carter Hill Orchard is a working apple orchard in Concord, 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 Carter Hill Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Carter Hill Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Carter Hill Orchard grows 5 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Carter Hill 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.
Hours & Season Dates
Good to Know Before You Visit
Verified from the orchard's own website.
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 Carter Hill Orchard is located
Head into Concord, NH and you'll come across Carter Hill 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.
From Concord center, 73 Carter Hill Rd 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery New Hampshire 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 Concord.
Weather at Carter Hill Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Carter Hill Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Carter Hill Orchard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
When is apple picking season at Carter Hill Orchard?+
Apple season at Carter Hill Orchard runs from Late August to Late October.
What are Carter Hill Orchard's hours?+
Carter Hill Orchard is open Daily 9am-5pm in season. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Carter Hill Orchard?+
Carter Hill Orchard grows Cortland, Empire, Gala, Honeycrisp, McIntosh. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Carter Hill Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Carter Hill Orchard offers Cider donuts, Hawk watch, pick-your-own, Pick-your-own.
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