Black River Orchard
Where Black River Orchard is located
Black River Orchard sits within the Wisconsin apple belt, close enough to Withee for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch County Road O, Withee into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Wisconsin 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 Withee.
Weather at Black River Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Withee? Here's what's on file for Black River Orchard, 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 Black River Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Black River Orchard 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 Black River Orchard tracks the rest of Wisconsin. 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.
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 Black River Orchard is located
Black River Orchard sits within the Wisconsin apple belt, close enough to Withee for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch County Road O, Withee into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Wisconsin 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 Withee.
Weather at Black River Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Black River Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Black River Orchard 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 Black River Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Black River Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: Medium
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