Dawson's Orchard
Contact & location
Cana, VA 24317
Where Dawson's Orchard is located
Dawson's Orchard sits within the Virginia apple belt, close enough to Cana for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 7346 Wards Gap Road, Cana, VA 24317. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Cana itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Dawson's Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Remembering the Classic Virginia Apple. 18 varieties of Apples, 6 varieties of Peaches, and 4 varieties of Cherries. Families are welcome to come and pick their own apples during the picking season.
Planning apple picking near Cana? Here's what's on file for Dawson's Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Apple Picking at Dawson's Orchard
Dawson's Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Dawson's Orchard 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 Dawson's Orchard tracks the rest of Virginia. 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.
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 Dawson's Orchard is located
Dawson's Orchard sits within the Virginia apple belt, close enough to Cana for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 7346 Wards Gap Road, Cana, VA 24317. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Cana itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Dawson's Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What apple varieties can I pick at Dawson's Orchard?+
Dawson's Orchard grows 18 varieties. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Dawson's Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Dawson's Orchard offers pick-your-own apples, peaches, cherries.
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