Rulfs Orchard
Contact & location
Peru, NY 12972
Where Rulfs Orchard is located
Rulfs Orchard is tucked into Clinton County, on the outskirts of Peru. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Peru center, 531 Bear Swamp 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 Peru 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.
Weather at Rulfs Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Peru, NY, Rulfs Orchard is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Rulfs Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Rulfs 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 Rulfs Orchard tracks the rest of New York. 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.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
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 Rulfs Orchard is located
Rulfs Orchard is tucked into Clinton County, on the outskirts of Peru. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Peru center, 531 Bear Swamp 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 Peru 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.
Weather at Rulfs Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rulfs Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Rulfs 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 Rulfs Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Rulfs Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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