Elmwood Orchard
Contact & location
West Fargo, ND
Where Elmwood Orchard is located
Elmwood Orchard sits within the North Dakota apple belt, close enough to West Fargo for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 501 19th Ave. W., West Fargo 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 North Dakota 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 West Fargo.
Weather at Elmwood Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near West Fargo? Here's what's on file for Elmwood 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 Elmwood Orchard
Elmwood Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Elmwood Orchard tracks the rest of North Dakota. 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 Elmwood Orchard is located
Elmwood Orchard sits within the North Dakota apple belt, close enough to West Fargo for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 501 19th Ave. W., West Fargo 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 North Dakota 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 West Fargo.
Weather at Elmwood 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 Elmwood Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Elmwood Orchard offers apple picking.
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