U Pick Apple Picking Guide: 12+ Orchards Near Kalamazoo

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Dive Right into Fall with Apple Picking

Apple picking, Michigan – they just go together. It is so much more than gathering produce and one of our favorite fall activities in Kalamazoo.

Enjoying time outdoors in the midst of the crisp fall air and the beautiful colors is a real experience. 

We are lucky to have so many different varieties of apples in Michigan and this is the time of year for your family to gather your very own bounty.

If you’re wondering where you can go to pick a peck of fresh apples (including organic) around Southwest Michigan, we’ve got your list right here!

Honeycrisp apples at Schultz Fruitridge Farms

Note: Since apple varieties ripen at different times of the season, it’s best to check directly with a farm’s u pick schedule online, social media page, or call them to see when your favorites are ready for picking.

U Pick Apple Orchards Near Kalamazoo

Are you looking for the perfect place to pick your own apples this year? That special place where you can don your jeans and hoodie and maybe grab a cup of apple cider and a donut?

We’ve done the work for you and gathered a list of our favorite spots near Kalamazoo.

Featured Orchard

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🍎 U Pick Apples

60139 CR 652, Mattawan, MI 49071 (269) 668-3724
📧 schultzfruitfarms@gmail.com

Our peaceful and authentic farm is the place for your family to take a step back and keep things simple.

We are a 3rd generation family farm that features seasonal fruits and veggies including asparagus, strawberries, sweet & tart cherries, blueberries, sweet corn, peaches, apples, grapes, pumpkins and squash. Donuts and apple cider in the fall.

Please check our website, Facebook or call to confirm availability.

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🍎 Apple Orchard in Otsego, MI

1475 116th Ave Otsego, MI 49078

What You'll Find: U-Pick apples and raspberries at the Otsego location. Also already picked apples, blueberries and fudge.

Apple varieties: Zestar, Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonared, Jonagold and Fuji.

This location offers a kids play area with picnic tables.


Fall Activities at Brookside Farms
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🍎 Apple Orchard in Three Rivers, MI

12147 Corey Lake Rd Three Rivers, MI 49093

What You'll Find: Check their website to confirm u-pick apple schedule. U-pick herbs and flowers, pumpkins available and don't miss their hard cider, baked goods, and other produce.


Fall Activities at Corey Lake Orchards
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🍎 Apple Orchard in Hastings, MI

2500 S M-36 Hwy Hastings, MI 49058

What You'll Find: U-pick apples, pumpkin patch, corn maze and market, including fresh cider and donuts.

Apple varieties: Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Fuji, McIntosh and many more.


Fall Activities at Cotant's Farm Market
Donuts, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard

🍎 Apple Orchard in Fennville, MI

6054 124th Ave Fennville, MI 49408

What You'll Find: Find U-Pick apples, pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, and cow train rides.

Be sure to visit their cousins at Crane's Pie Pantry, Restaurant & Winery across the street. Their pies alone are worth the stop!

Apple varieties: Ginger Gold, Dundee Red, Honeycrisp, Macintosh, Gala, Golden Supreme, Blondee, Sommerset, Jonathan, Empire, Rosalee, Crimson Crisp, Jonagold, Fuji, Cameo, Cortland, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Ida Red, Mutsu, Braeburn, Evercrisp and Northern Spy.


Fall Activities at Crane Orchards U-Pick and Corn Maze
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🍎 Organic Apple Orchard in Berrien Center, MI

8335 Smith Rd Berrien Center, MI 49102

What You'll Find: CERTIFIED ORGANIC U-pick apples: Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Empire and more.

U-pick and already picked available plus apple cider and apple cider donuts.


Fall Activities at Earth First Farms
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🍎 Apple Orchard in Richland, MI

8544 Gull Rd Richland, MI 49083

What You'll Find: U-Pick apples, family activities, bakery, pumpkins and cider.

Apple varieties: Jonagold, Empire, Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Red Delicious, Rome, Mutsu, Fuji, Granny Smith and more.


Fall Activities at Gull Meadow Farms
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🍎 Apple Orchard in Kalamazoo, MI

9191 W Main St Kalamazoo, MI 49009

What You'll Find: U-pick apples, cider, homemade donuts and pies, caramel apples, produce, pumpkins, and weekend hayrides.

Apple varieties: Paula Red, Zestar, McIntosh, Gala, Honeycrisp, Ozark Gold, SweeTango, Jonathon, Golden Supreme, Cortland, Empire, Fortune, Ida Red, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Mutsu, Northern Spy, Red Delicious, Melrose, Rome, Fuji, Pink Lady, Braeburn and Granny Smith.


Fall Activities at Husted's Market
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🍎 Apple Orchard in Coloma, MI

1850 Friday Rd Coloma, MI 49038

What You'll Find: U-Pick apples, pumpkins, cider, hayride, market, corn maze, playground, and other children’s activities.

Cash only.

Apple varieties: Molly's Red Delicious, McIntosh, Cortland, Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Cameo, Red Delicious and Granny Smith.


Fall Activities at Jollay Orchards
Donuts, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard

🍎 Apple Orchard in South Haven, MI

6405 109th Ave South Haven, MI 49090

What You'll Find: U-Pick apples, pumpkins, cider, petting zoo, corn maze, and wagon rides.


Fall Activities at Overhiser Orchards
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🍎 Apple Orchard in Mattawan, MI

60139 Co Rd 652 Mattawan, MI 49071

What You'll Find: U-Pick and already picked apples plus cider and donuts.

Also offers seasonal fruits and veggies including asparagus, strawberries, sweet & tart cherries, blueberries, sweet corn, peaches, grapes, pumpkins and squash.

Check their website, Facebook page, or call to confirm availability.


Fall Activities at Schultz Fruitridge Farms
Donuts, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard

🍎 Apple Orchard in Dowagiac, MI
33120 Middle Crossing Rd Dowagiac, MI 49047

What You'll Find: U-pick apples in the fall from Sept - October 31st.


Fall Activities at Sprague's Family Fun Farm
Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard

🍎 Apple Orchard in Kalamazoo, MI

8619 West ML Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49009

What You'll Find: Visit the farm for U-Pick apples, train ride, zip line, hayride, jump pad, pony rides, animal barn, bakery, and market.

VerHage also makes their cider; be sure to try a cider slushy on weekends!


Fall Activities at VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill
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Where is your top spot for apple picking?

Leave us a comment with your favorite SWMI orchards for apple picking. Be sure to email our editor if your favorite farm is missing!