Homestead Orchard
Contact & location
Parker, SD 57053
Where Homestead Orchard is located
Homestead Orchard is tucked into Turner County, on the outskirts of Parker. 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.
From Parker center, 44890 279th Street 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 Parker 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 Homestead Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Parker, SD, Homestead Orchard 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 Homestead Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Homestead Orchard 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 Homestead Orchard tracks the rest of South 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.
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 Homestead Orchard is located
Homestead Orchard is tucked into Turner County, on the outskirts of Parker. 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.
From Parker center, 44890 279th Street 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 Parker 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 Homestead Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Homestead Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Homestead Orchard 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 Homestead Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Homestead Orchard offers pick-your-own.
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