Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
Contact & location
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Where Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard is located
Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard sits within the North Carolina apple belt, close enough to Hendersonville for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Hendersonville center, 170 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28792 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 Hendersonville 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 Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
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Planning apple picking near Hendersonville? Here's what's on file for Stepp's Hillcrest 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 Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Stepp's Hillcrest 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 Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard 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.
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 Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard is located
Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard sits within the North Carolina apple belt, close enough to Hendersonville for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Hendersonville center, 170 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28792 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 Hendersonville 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 Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Stepp's Hillcrest 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 Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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