Head into Bahama, NC and you'll come across The Orchard on Little River on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of North Carolina's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Bahama center, 502 John Jones 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery North Carolina 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 Bahama.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
The Orchard on Little River is a working apple orchard in Bahama, North Carolina. 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 is available at The Orchard on Little River during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple season at The Orchard on Little River tracks the rest of North Carolina. 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.
Head into Bahama, NC and you'll come across The Orchard on Little River on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of North Carolina's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Bahama center, 502 John Jones 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery North Carolina 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 Bahama.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Yes. The Orchard on Little River runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
Beyond picking, The Orchard on Little River offers pick-your-own.
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