As hints of fall start creeping in, we can’t help but get excited for apple picking. Greenville, SC, the Upstate, and Western North Carolina are the perfect places to explore an apple orchard. It’s so much fun to pack a lunch, take the kids and enjoy the fresh, cool air while picking your favorite apples and dreaming up delectable things to make with them: Apple pie, apple crumble, apple bread and muffins, dried apples, apple cider, applesauce, apples and peanut butter, the list just goes on.
There are many wonderful apple orchards in the Upstate area where you can pick your own apples. We’ve expanded this list to places that are under two hours from Greenville. Most are about an hour away, though.
If you need some tips, don’t miss our list of tips for picking apples with kids. Have fun!
Before you go apple picking in SC and NC, be sure to call ahead to check on hours and apple varieties available, or check the orchard’s Facebook page for updates, as many of the orchards will list upcoming events, changed hours, and a list of fruits available.
Stroll Through the Apple Orchards in SC & NC
Here’s what you’ll see when you visit some of the best apple orchards near Greenville, SC.
There are lots of apple orchards in Western North Carolina. If you’re looking specifically for orchards in popular Hendersonville, visit this guide to Picking Apples in Hendersonville, NC.
Upick Apple Orchards Near Me
We have compiled a list of orchards in Upstate, SC, and WNC (along with a few near Charlotte, NC) that offer u-pick or we-pick apples. Either way, these orchards tend to have lots more to do than just picking apples, including delicious treats, kids’ activities, and so much more. It’s the experience of it all! Here are a few specific, categorized orchard options you may want to look into. Scroll down a little to see all the orchards!
Jeter Mountain Farm
828.513.0404 1126 Jeter Mountain Road, Hendersonville, NC
Jeter Mountain Farm is the result of more than 150 years of farming history in the Hunsader family. Located on 411 acres near Hendersonville and Brevard, this farm offers Choose N’ Cut Christmas Trees, plus u-pick includes berries, peaches, pumpkins, grapes, and over 20 varieties of apples. Be sure to check the Jeter Mountain Farm Harvest Calendar to see what’s ready for picking. Important to note for the tractor enthusiasts in your family, orchards are accessed via tractor ride!
2025 season: OPEN. Get updates for availability on their Facebook page.
- Open weekends in July 2025 for u-pick berries and peaches.
- Apple U-pick begins mid-August
- Pumpkins will be available in early October, 2025.
- Christmas at the Farm
Offers:
U-pick Apples & other fruits according to season
Market with pre-picked apples, apple cider, apple cider donuts, and other goods
Hard Cider Tap Room
1813 Smokehouse
Wagon rides
Covered play area
Christmas trees in late November/ December (reservation required)
Pets are not allowed at the u-pick orchards, inside the market, inside the tap room, coffee shop, and wagons.
The owners of the Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill got their start 20 years ago when they wanted to create the perfect apple cider (they apparently succeeded). Their main apple variety is the Stayman Winesapp and u-pick opens up in mid August. The orchard asks that everyone 2 years of age and older have their own pre-purchased bag before heading into the orchard. They also have weekend events that include live music. Reservations are required to U-pick apples.
Opening Date: August 14th, 2025
Offers:
U-pick Apples
Farm Store with baked apple goods
Hard Cider Tastings
Cider donuts
Apple cider slushies
Located in beautiful Hendersonville with views of the mountains, Pilot Mountain Pears is the only dedicated Asian pear orchard in the area. They have more than 5,000 Asian pear trees and will open in 2025 for their fifth u-pick season. Check the Pilot Mountain Pears Facebook page for current u-pick status, before heading up.
2025 Season: Opens August 15th, 2025 for Upick Pears
Opens August 9th, 2025 for Upick flowers
Offers:
Asian pears – Mid August – Early October
Bakery
Picnic area
No pets allowed.
Twisted Apple Farm
828.712.1919 4039 Chimney Road Road, Hendersonville, NC
Twisted Apple will NOT open the farm and retail outlet in 2025. However, they can be located at local farms and apple festivals throughout the season.
Twisted Apple is a farm and retail outlet. They generally do not offer u-pick, but it is one of very few places to purchase local naturally grown, eco-friendly apples. They do offer baked goods and a variety of apples to purchase at local farmers markets and stands.
Check their Facebook page for updates.
Offers:
Naturally grown and conventionally grown apples
Baked goods
Apple beverages
Retail farm products.
Coston Farm and Apple House
828.685.8352 3748 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC
Apple picking is a delight at Coston Farm with the mountains as a backdrop to the orchard. Like other orchards, they also offer delicious baked goods and apples already picked for sale.
Opening Date: Friday, August 15th, 2025
No pets allowed.
Offers:
U-pick apple orchard from late August – October
(See their apple ripening calendar for different varieties)
Farm Store with pre-picked apples, pumpkins, and fall decor
No pets are allowed
Bryson's Apple Orchard
864.647.9427 1011 Chattooga Ridge Road, Mountain Rest, SC
Just a few miles from the Chattooga River, Bryson’s Apple Orchard is also close to gorgeous waterfalls and many of the hiking places that KAG has recommended (so maybe hiking and apple donuts one day this fall?). The Long Creek area, according to their website, is one of the “largest apple producing areas east of the Mississippi River.”
Closed in 2025
Offers:
Prepicked apples
Fresh peaches
Homemade pies, jams, jellies
Located in a picturesque part of Hendersonville with views of the mountains, Justus Orchard is the perfect place to go apple picking. Their apple cider donuts are also a treat not to be missed. This apple orchard in Hendersonville, NC was one of the first in the state to invite customers to not only buy apples already picked but allow visitors to go into the orchard and pick their own apples.
OPEN for 2025 season
Check the Justus Orchard Facebook page for current u-pick status, before heading up.
Multiple varieties are available for we-pick. U-pick begins in August.
OFFERS:
Blackberries – July thru August
Apples – Mid August thru Early November
Pumpkins
Taproom
Bakery
Apple cannon ($)
Jumping pillow ($)
Cow Train ($)
Playground
Well-behaved dogs on leash allowed and owners must pick up after them.
With over 20 different varieties of apples, you are bound to find a favorite at Grandad’s Apples N’ Such. They also have a bakery on-site that sells pies, donuts, caramel apples, and cider. Activities for kids include a corn maze, cow train, and a huge pumpkin patch where kids are bound to find their ideal pumpkin.
2025 season-opening date: OPEN
2025 Christmas on the Farm begins in November
Fall Offers:
Prepicked apples and Upick apples
Pumpkin Patch (late September – October)
Farm Store and bakery
Corn Maze ($)
Cow Train ($)
Apple Cannons ($)
Play area
Christmas on the Farm Offers:
NC-grown Fraser Firs
Christmas gift shop
Light displays
Seasonal baked goods
Fresh apples for sale
Kids Activities Friday – Sunday
All pets must be leashed and picked up after while visiting.
Fishers Orchard
864.895.2892 650 Fisher Road, Greer, SC
Primarily known for their incredible peaches, Fishers Orchard also grows apples that are available for picking in the fall (call for exact dates).
Offers:
U-pick peaches in summer 2025
U-pick sunflowers in July 2025
U-pick apples TBD for 2025 (they offer upick some years, but apples can be picked up in the farm store beginning in August)
Flowers
Produce, vegetables, and pumpkins throughout the year
Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
828.685.9083 170 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville, NC
Open 50 years, Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard are experts on organizing their orchard for u-pick. They begin their family fun and farm activities in mid-August and invite you to bring a lunch and spend the day at the orchard.
Summer/Fall OPENING DATE: August 8th, 2025
Check their Facebook page for up-to-date info on what’s available for picking.
Pet friendly, on leash only. Not allowed in Apple House or wagon ride.
Offers:
U-pick tulips in Spring
U-pick Apples in Fall
Grapes
Sunflowers
Farm Store
Picnic Space
Corn Maze ($)
Jump Pads (on weekends) ($)
Apple Cannon (on weekends) ($)
Sky Top Orchard
828.692.7930 3403 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC
A KAG reader favorite, Sky Top Orchard offers mountain views, ponds with ducks and geese, farm animals, play structures, and apple and fruit trees. Don’t miss the amazing apple cider donuts. Last year there were some concerns about Sky Top getting too crowded so maybe try to go during the week if you prefer smaller crowds.
2025 Official season-opening date: Now Open
- Open weekends in July for donuts, peaches, wagon rides, and farm store apples, follow their Facebook page for updates.
- Apple Upick began at the end of July for Early Macs and Ginger Gold apples
Offers:
U-pick apples
Farm Store with Cider donuts
Farm animals
Wagon Rides
Playground
Gold Rush Gem Mine
Dogs on leash allowed but not in the fruit stand.
Knob Creek Orchards
6471 Fallston Road, Lawndale, NC, SC
Knob Creek Orchards offers homemade ice cream and lots of local produce, including berries, muscadines, Asian pears, peaches, and apples.
Offers:
Upick TBD for 2025
Produce grown on the farm
Peaches and apples available on stand
Homemade ice cream
Apple Hill Orchard farm market and bakery will be open for the season on August 9th, 2025, on Fridays & Saturdays only. U-Pick apples and flowers will open early August 2025. Check their social media page for more details and purchase your picking pass now.
They are open 9 am-6 pm Fridays & Saturdays
- bakery
- farm market
- To pick, purchase a Picking Pass, and you will also need to pay for the apples you pick by container size ($3 per person picking pass- Ages 2 and under are free)
Chattooga Belle Farm
864.647.9768 454 Damascus Church Road, Long Creek, SC
At the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains lies this gorgeous farm and orchard, which is not only a working farm but also a popular wedding venue.
Besides a pick-your-own experience, Chattooga Belle Farm also offers cabin rentals, a bistro for lunch and dinner, disc golf, and an amazing variety of exotic fruits like Asian pears, figs, pawpaws, and persimmons.
Open for the 2025 season
Apples will be available for Upick beginning in August
Farm store is open year-round – Check the Chattooga Belle Farm Website for daily updates on available options.
Offers:
Restaurant serving lunch and dinner
Cabin rental
Event Venue
Disc Golf
Distillery
Pre-picked apples, table grapes, wine grapes, peaches, exotic fruits, and more.
Farm Store
Dogs are allowed, but not in the fruit areas or inside dining. They are allowed for outside dining and the disc golf trail.
Map of Apple Orchards in SC, WNC, and GA
We have also put together a Google map listing these U-Pick apple orchards.
Plus, while you’re visiting Western North Carolina or the York Area:
- Here’s where to grab a coffee in Hendersonville, NC near many of the apple orchards.
- Things to Do in Hendersonville, NC
- Things to do in York (near Windy Hill Orchard)
Apple Cider Donut Tour
Looking for something different? Make the rounds and visit several orchards while sampling apple cider donuts on our Apple Cider Donut Tour. We can’t think of a more perfect and delicious fall day.
Where is your family’s favorite place to go apple picking near Greenville, SC?
Do you know if any of these orchards have organic apples?
There aren’t any that we have found anywhere in the area.
Is there any apple orchards in Greenville
The closest to Greenville is Fishers Orchards.
Flat Rock and Hendersonville are both in North Carolina, not South Carolina. Just wanted to offer clarification in case you are not able to find the farms using gps or google maps.