U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke Orchard
Contact & location
Las Cruces, NM 88007
Where U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke Orchard is located
U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke Orchard sits within the New Mexico apple belt, close enough to Las Cruces for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 330 Shalem Colony Trail, Las Cruces, NM 88007, Las Cruces 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 New Mexico 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 Las Cruces.
Weather at U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke Orchard
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Planning apple picking near Las Cruces? Here's what's on file for U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke 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 U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke 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 U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke Orchard tracks the rest of New Mexico. 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 U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke Orchard is located
U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke Orchard sits within the New Mexico apple belt, close enough to Las Cruces for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 330 Shalem Colony Trail, Las Cruces, NM 88007, Las Cruces 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 New Mexico 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 Las Cruces.
Weather at U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke 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 U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke Orchard?+
Beyond picking, U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apples Burke Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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