Apple Castle
Contact & location
New Wilmington, PA 16142
Where Apple Castle is located
Apple Castle is tucked into Lawrence County, on the outskirts of New Wilmington. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
Most guests punch 277 Pennsylvania 18, New Wilmington 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 Pennsylvania 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 New Wilmington.
Weather at Apple Castle
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near New Wilmington, PA, Apple Castle is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Apple Castle
Pick-your-own is available at Apple Castle 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 Apple Castle tracks the rest of Pennsylvania. 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.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
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 Apple Castle is located
Apple Castle is tucked into Lawrence County, on the outskirts of New Wilmington. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
Most guests punch 277 Pennsylvania 18, New Wilmington 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 Pennsylvania 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 New Wilmington.
Weather at Apple Castle
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apple Castle offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Apple Castle 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 Apple Castle?+
Beyond picking, Apple Castle offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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