Pick Heirloom Fruit in the Fruita Orchards
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Harvest apples and pears directly from historic trees planted by Mormon pioneers while mule deer graze nearby in the heart of Capitol Reef.
Itinerary tips
- 1Bring your own sturdy reusable bags or baskets, as the park provides limited containers and does not offer plastic bags.
- 2Plan for at least 90 minutes to enjoy the harvest, visit the nearby Gifford House, and watch the resident mule deer.
- 3Park at the designated orchard lots along Scenic Drive or near the Fruita Campground rather than on the narrow road shoulders.
- 4Pay for your harvest at the self-service scale stations located at the orchard entrances using cash or the digital payment app.
- 5Check the 'Orchard Update' board at the Visitor Center first to see which specific blocks are currently open for picking.
- 6Wear closed-toe shoes to navigate the tall grass and uneven irrigation ditches hidden beneath the tree canopies.
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