Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower
Contact & location
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Where Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower is located
Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower is tucked into Gillespie County, on the outskirts of Fredericksburg. 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.
The street address is 2150 South US Highway 87, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Gillespie County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Fredericksburg itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Fredericksburg, TX, Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower 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 Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower
Pick-your-own is available at Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower 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 Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower 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.
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 Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower is located
Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower is tucked into Gillespie County, on the outskirts of Fredericksburg. 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.
The street address is 2150 South US Highway 87, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Gillespie County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Fredericksburg itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower 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 Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower?+
Beyond picking, Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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