Rush River Orchard and Bakery
Contact & location
Ellsworth, WI 54011
Where Rush River Orchard and Bakery is located
Rush River Orchard and Bakery sits within the Wisconsin apple belt, close enough to Ellsworth for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 616 County Road G, Ellsworth, WI 54011, Ellsworth, WI 54011. 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 Ellsworth itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Rush River Orchard and Bakery
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Ellsworth? Here's what's on file for Rush River Orchard and Bakery, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Rush River Orchard and Bakery
Pick-your-own is available at Rush River Orchard and Bakery 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 Rush River Orchard and Bakery tracks the rest of Wisconsin. 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 Rush River Orchard and Bakery is located
Rush River Orchard and Bakery sits within the Wisconsin apple belt, close enough to Ellsworth for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 616 County Road G, Ellsworth, WI 54011, Ellsworth, WI 54011. 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 Ellsworth itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Rush River Orchard and Bakery
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rush River Orchard and Bakery offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Rush River Orchard and Bakery 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 Rush River Orchard and Bakery?+
Beyond picking, Rush River Orchard and Bakery offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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