Lake Chelan Orchards
Contact & location
Chelan, WA 98816
Where Lake Chelan Orchards is located
Lake Chelan Orchards sits within the Washington apple belt, close enough to Chelan for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Chelan center, 155 N Apple Blossom Dr 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 Chelan 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 Lake Chelan Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Central Washington orchards along Lake Chelan offering PYO Honeycrisp and Gala.
Planning apple picking near Chelan? Here's what's on file for Lake Chelan Orchards, 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 Lake Chelan Orchards
Lake Chelan Orchards sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Lake Chelan Orchards 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 Lake Chelan Orchards tracks the rest of Washington. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
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.
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 Lake Chelan Orchards is located
Lake Chelan Orchards sits within the Washington apple belt, close enough to Chelan for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Chelan center, 155 N Apple Blossom Dr 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 Chelan 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 Lake Chelan Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is apple picking season at Lake Chelan Orchards?+
Apple season at Lake Chelan Orchards runs from Early September to Late October.
What are Lake Chelan Orchards's hours?+
Lake Chelan Orchards is open Sept-Oct daily. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Lake Chelan Orchards?+
Lake Chelan Orchards grows Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Braeburn, Cripps Pink. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Lake Chelan Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Lake Chelan Orchards offers Pick-your-own, Wine tasting, Views.
Data source: Manual entry · Confidence: High
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