Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard
Where Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard is located
Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard sits within the Texas apple belt, close enough to De Leon for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From De Leon center, 451 State Highway 6, De Leon, TX 76444 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 De Leon 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 Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard
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Planning apple picking near De Leon? Here's what's on file for Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Texas Fruit & Pecan 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 Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard tracks the rest of Texas. 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.
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 Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard is located
Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard sits within the Texas apple belt, close enough to De Leon for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From De Leon center, 451 State Highway 6, De Leon, TX 76444 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 De Leon 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 Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Texas Fruit & Pecan 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 Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Texas Fruit & Pecan Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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