The Wilds Orchard
Contact & location
Riverside, ND
Where The Wilds Orchard is located
The Wilds Orchard sits within the North Dakota apple belt, close enough to Riverside for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Riverside center, 1100 Block of Albert Ct. W. 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 Riverside 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 The Wilds Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Riverside? Here's what's on file for The Wilds Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Apple Picking at The Wilds Orchard
The Wilds Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at The Wilds Orchard tracks the rest of North Dakota. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
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 The Wilds Orchard is located
The Wilds Orchard sits within the North Dakota apple belt, close enough to Riverside for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Riverside center, 1100 Block of Albert Ct. W. 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 Riverside 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 The Wilds Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at The Wilds Orchard?+
Beyond picking, The Wilds Orchard offers apple picking.
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