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U-Pick Apple Orchards and Farms in Iowa

6 of the 44 u-pick farms we track in Iowa have u-pick apples available. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.

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This section lists orchards and agricultural farms that offer self-service apple harvesting for visitors. The harvest season generally spans from late August through early November, depending on the state and specific cultivar. Farms typically supply standardized bags or peck baskets on arrival and charge either per pound or per pre-sized container.

Milford 3

  1. Little Sioux Orchard

    2618 160th Ave, Milford, IA 51351-7153

    ApplesFamily activitiesFarm stand on site
    Call Website All Milford

  2. Mulberry Grove Family Farm

    1623 260th St, Milford, IA 51351

    ApplesFamily activitiesFarm stand on site
    Call Website All Milford

  3. Little Sioux Orchard

    1623 260th St, Milford, IA 51351-7284

    ApplesFamily activitiesFarm stand on site
    Call Website All Milford

Dike 1

  1. Howards Farm

    29820 120th St, Dike, IA 50624

    Apples
    Call Website

Marshalltown 1

  1. Appleberry Farm

    2402 W Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-4840

    Blueberries & berriesApplesPumpkin patchFamily activities
    Call Website

St Ansgar 1

  1. Otter Creek Orchard

    4975 Ember Ave, St Ansgar, IA 50472-8522

    Sat-Sun 9:30am-4:30pm

    ApplesPumpkin patchCut-your-own flowers
    Call Website
Check crop status before driving out: Ripening dates shift based on weather conditions, and high-demand varieties like Honeycrisp frequently pick out within hours on autumn weekends.

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Good to know

How much does u-pick apple picking cost?

Pricing typically ranges from $1.50 to $3.50 per pound, or between $20 and $45 for a half-bushel bag provided by the orchard. Many farms also charge a separate admission or parking fee of $5 to $15 per vehicle or person.

What equipment is provided, and what should visitors bring?

Orchards supply picking bags, peck containers, or plastic buckets at the entrance, and some offer pole pickers for high branches. Visitors should wear closed-toe shoes suitable for uneven soil and bring wagons or strollers for hauling heavy bags.

Are dogs allowed in apple picking orchards?

Federal food safety regulations prohibit pets in active crop areas at the majority of commercial orchards. Service animals recognized by the ADA are allowed, though non-service pets must usually remain in designated parking or picnic areas.

When is strawberry season?

Strawberry season generally peaks from late spring to early summer depending on your regional climate. Across Iowa, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 6 active strawberry farms listed in our state directory.

When are peaches ripe?

Peaches typically ripen between mid-summer and early autumn depending on the specific cultivar and weather conditions. In Iowa, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 6 fruit farms available for visits.