River’s Bend Orchard
Contact & location
West Fargo, ND
Where River’s Bend Orchard is located
You'll find River’s Bend Orchard just outside West Fargo, in the farm country of North Dakota. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
The street address is 302 26th Ave. E., West Fargo, ND . That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Once you're in the area, downtown West Fargo 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 River’s Bend Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
River’s Bend Orchard shows up on our directory of North Dakota apple orchards because it's a real, working farm, not an aggregator or affiliate page. Details below reflect what the orchard and its local sources have shared publicly.
Apple Picking at River’s Bend Orchard
River’s Bend Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at River’s Bend Orchard tracks the rest of North Dakota. 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.
Weekend mornings between 9 a.m. and noon are the friendliest arrival window. If you can swing a weekday, Tuesday or Wednesday mornings are the quietest, some visitors report having entire rows to themselves.
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 River’s Bend Orchard is located
You'll find River’s Bend Orchard just outside West Fargo, in the farm country of North Dakota. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
The street address is 302 26th Ave. E., West Fargo, ND . That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Once you're in the area, downtown West Fargo 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 River’s Bend Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Beyond picking, River’s Bend Orchard offers apple picking.
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