Where To Pick Apples Around Union County: 2025 Guide

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Fall doesn’t officially start until the autumnal equinox on Monday, Sept. 22, but the season is already underway at apple orchards near Union County.

There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.

Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions around Union County. Before you go, be sure to call ahead or check the orchard’s website to clarify hours of operation or to check for the availability of apples.

Alstede Farms
Address: 1 Alstede Farms Ln., Chester, NJ 07930
Season dates: July 31 through Nov. 14
Details: Apple picking, sunflower trail, corn maze, etc.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $18.99
Phone: 908-258-6245

Demarest Farms
Address: 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Season dates: September through October
Details: Apple picking, petting zoo, etc.
Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $8
Phone: 201-666-0472

Hillview Farms
Address: 223 Meyersville Road, Gillette, NJ 07933
Season dates: September through October
Details: Pick your own fruits and vegetables, and pre-packaged goods
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Phone: 908-647-0957

Longmeadow Farm
Address: 561 Blairstown Road (County Rd. 521), Blairstown, NJ 07825
Season dates: First weekend of September through last week of October, depending on weather
Details: Apple picking, hayrides, etc.
Hours: By appointment during weekdays, 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. on the weekends
Cost: Not disclosed
Phone: 908-459-5351

Mackey's Orchard
Address: 284 County Rd. 519, Belvidere, NJ 07823
Season dates: September through October
Details: Apple picking, hayrides, farmstand, etc.
Hours: Weekends, 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.
Cost: Not disclosed
Phone: 908-475-1507

Melick's Town Farm

Location 1
Address: 472 County Rd. 513, Califon, NJ 07830
Season dates: August through mid-November
Details: Apple picking, wagon rides for kids, etc.
Hours: Daily from 9 a.m. to last entry at 5 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $3.99
Phone: 908-832-2905

Location 2
Address: 19 King Street, Oldwick, NJ 08858
Season dates: August through mid-November
Details: Apple picking, corn festival, etc.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $3.99
Phone: 908-439-2318

Pohuck Valley Farm
Address: 962 Rt. 517 (McAfee-Glenwood Rd.), Glenwood, NJ 07418
Season dates: Mid-August through Nov. 15
Details: Apple picking
Hours: Vary
Cost: Starting at $25
Phone: 973-764-4732

Riamede Farm
Address: 122 Oakdale Rd., Chester, NJ 07930
Season dates: Beginning in September
Details: Apple picking, wagon rides, etc.
Hours: Vary
Cost: Starting at $3.50
Phone: 908-879-7762

Ripple Hill Farm
Address: 181 Mountain Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Season dates: September through October
Details: Apple picking, farmstand, etc.
Hours: Vary
Cost: Starting at $5
Email: ripplehillfarm@gmail.com

Stony Hill Farms
Address: 15 North Rd., Chester, NJ 07930
Season dates: Early September through mid-October
Details: Apple picking, farmer's market, winery, etc.
Hours: Daily from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $7.99
Phone: 908-879-2908

Von Thun Farms
Address: 438 Rt. 57 W, Washington, NJ 07882
Season dates: Mid-September through October
Details: Apple picking, hayrides, corn maze, etc.
Hours: Weekends from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $9.99
Phone: 908-689-3761

Wightman Farms
Address: 1111 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960
Season dates: Beginning in late August
Details: Apple picking, farmer's market, etc.
Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m.
Cost: By weight
Phone: 973-425-9819

This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association, which estimates the harvest will be 6 percent higher than in 2024, for a total of 273 million bushels.

That estimate is based on USDA data from the top seven apple-producing states — respectively, Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, Oregon and Virginia. When other states are considered, total production could be as much as 290 million bushels, the industry trade group said.