
Ort Farms sits in Long Valley, New Jersey, one of the classic apple-growing pockets of New Jersey.
Most visitors reach Ort Farms by car; the drive winds past rolling farmland that's especially pretty during peak fall color. Set your GPS to Long Valley, NJ and follow local county roads into town. Signage from the main road usually points the way to the orchard entrance.
Landmarks in the area include downtown Long Valley, nearby farm stands, and small-town diners that make a great pre or post-picking stop. Cell service can get spotty on back roads, so it's smart to download the map to your phone before you leave the highway.
Looking for the best apple picking near Long Valley, New Jersey? Ort Farms is a working apple orchard located in Long Valley, New Jersey, welcoming families, couples, and photographers each fall for a classic American harvest experience.
Ort Farms sits inside one of New Jersey's most beloved apple-growing regions. Between the smell of fresh cider, warm apple donuts, and rows of Honeycrisp and McIntosh trees heavy with fruit, it's the kind of place that turns a simple Saturday into a memory your kids will still talk about years later.
Apple picking availability at Ort Farms depends on the week and weather. Call ahead the morning of your visit to confirm.
Apple season at Ort Farms runs from late August through late October, like most orchards in New Jersey. The sweet spot for a first-time visit is the last two weeks of September through the first two weeks of October.
Weekends between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. are the friendliest time to arrive. Weekdays are the most peaceful, a Tuesday or Wednesday morning may have entire rows to yourself.
Ort Farms sits in Long Valley, New Jersey, one of the classic apple-growing pockets of New Jersey.
Most visitors reach Ort Farms by car; the drive winds past rolling farmland that's especially pretty during peak fall color. Set your GPS to Long Valley, NJ and follow local county roads into town. Signage from the main road usually points the way to the orchard entrance.
Landmarks in the area include downtown Long Valley, nearby farm stands, and small-town diners that make a great pre or post-picking stop. Cell service can get spotty on back roads, so it's smart to download the map to your phone before you leave the highway.
Contact Ort Farms directly to confirm whether pick-your-own apples are available on the date you plan to visit, availability can change week to week based on ripeness and weather.
Apple season at most U.S. orchards runs from late August through late October. Call ahead or check Ort Farms's website before your visit to confirm which varieties are ripe.
Hours at Ort Farms vary by season. We recommend calling ahead or checking their website the morning of your visit.
Pick-your-own apple prices in the U.S. typically run $1.50–$3.00 per pound, or $20–$40 for a half-bushel bag. Ort Farms sets prices at the entrance each season based on the current crop.
Ort Farms grows several classic apple varieties. Popular picks include Honeycrisp for eating, Cortland for baking, and Granny Smith for pies and cider.
Absolutely, Ort Farms welcomes families and offers Pick-Your-Own Orchards.
Most working orchards ask that pets stay home for food-safety reasons. Call Ort Farms to confirm their current pet policy before bringing your dog.
Ort Farms has on-site parking that's free for guests. Fall weekends are the busiest, mornings are the calmest time to visit.
Bring cash, comfortable closed-toe shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, water, and a camera. Ort Farms usually provides picking bags or buckets.
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