Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store
Contact & location
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Where Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store is located
Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store is tucked into Albemarle County, on the outskirts of Charlottesville. 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 Charlottesville center, 1435 Carters Mountain Trail 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 Charlottesville 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 Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Charlottesville, VA, Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store 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 Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store
Pick-your-own is available at Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store 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 Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store 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.
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 Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store is located
Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store is tucked into Albemarle County, on the outskirts of Charlottesville. 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 Charlottesville center, 1435 Carters Mountain Trail 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 Charlottesville 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 Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store 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 Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store?+
Beyond picking, Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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