Apple Valley Orchard
Where Apple Valley Orchard is located
Apple Valley Orchard is tucked into Texas, on the outskirts of Llano. 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 340 South Hwy 16, Llano, TX 78643, Llano 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 Texas 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 Llano.
Weather at Apple Valley Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Llano, TX, Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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.
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 Valley Orchard is located
Apple Valley Orchard is tucked into Texas, on the outskirts of Llano. 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 340 South Hwy 16, Llano, TX 78643, Llano 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 Texas 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 Llano.
Weather at Apple Valley Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apple Valley Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Apple Valley Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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