Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC
Contact & location
Where Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC is located
Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC is tucked into South Dakota, on the outskirts of Mission Hill. 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.
There isn't a formal street address on file, so Mission Hill, SD plus a call to the farm the day before is the safest bet.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Mission Hill itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Mission Hill, SD, Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC 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 Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC
Pick-your-own is available at Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC grows 1 apple variety. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC tracks the rest of South 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.
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 Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC is located
Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC is tucked into South Dakota, on the outskirts of Mission Hill. 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.
There isn't a formal street address on file, so Mission Hill, SD plus a call to the farm the day before is the safest bet.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Mission Hill itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What apple varieties can I pick at Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC?+
Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC grows apples. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC?+
Beyond picking, Garritys' Prairie Gardens LLC offers pick-your-own, birthday parties, events, pony rides, corn maze.
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