Carter Mountain Orchard
Contact & location
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Where Carter Mountain Orchard is located
You'll find Carter Mountain Orchard just outside Charlottesville, in the farm country of Albemarle County, Virginia. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
From Charlottesville center, 1435 Carters Mountain Trl 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Virginia 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 Charlottesville.
Weather at Carter Mountain Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Blue Ridge mountaintop orchard with PYO apples and stunning views.
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Apple Picking at Carter Mountain Orchard
Carter Mountain Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Carter Mountain Orchard grows 5 apple varieties. 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 Carter Mountain 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.
Weekend mornings between 9 a.m. and noon are the friendliest arrival window. If you can swing a weekday, Tuesday or Wednesday mornings are the quietest, some visitors report having entire rows to themselves.
Hours & Season Dates
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 is located
You'll find Carter Mountain Orchard just outside Charlottesville, in the farm country of Albemarle County, Virginia. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
From Charlottesville center, 1435 Carters Mountain Trl 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Virginia 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 Charlottesville.
Weather at Carter Mountain Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is apple picking season at Carter Mountain Orchard?+
Apple season at Carter Mountain Orchard runs from Mid August to Early November.
What are Carter Mountain Orchard's hours?+
Carter Mountain Orchard is open Daily 9am-6pm. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Carter Mountain Orchard?+
Carter Mountain Orchard grows Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady, Winesap. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Carter Mountain Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Carter Mountain Orchard offers Pick-your-own, Views, Winery, Cider.
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