Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Attapulgus, Georgia

Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Attapulgus, Georgia!

Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Attapulgus, GA area? This is where you can find Attapulgus area apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Attapulgus and Decatur County, Georgia.

Here is a list of the best 'pick your own' Georgia apple orchards and apple farms that offer the best apple picking in and around Attapulgus, Georgia!

Northern Region

B.J. Reece Apple House
9131 Hwy 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30536
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 276-3048
Website: www.reeceorchards.com

H & H Orchards
106 Colvin Drive
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Henry County, Georgia
Phone: (678) 432-6555

Hazel Creek Cider, Inc.
227 Smiling Apple Drive
Mount Airy, GA 30563
Habersham County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 754-4899

Hillcrest Orchards
9696 Highway 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 273-3838 / (706) 276-114

Hillside Orchard Country Store
18 Sorghum Mill Drive
Lakemont, GA 30576
Rabun County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 782-2776
Website: www.hillsideorchard.com

Jaemor Farm Market
5340 Cornelia Hwy. 365
Alto, GA 30510
Haberhsam County, Georgia
Phone: (770) 869-3999 or (770) 869-0999

Little Bend Orchards
3385 Tails Creek Road
Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 635-5898

Mack Aaron Apple House
Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 273-3600

Mercier Orchards
P.O. Box 425
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Fannin County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 632-3411
Website: www.mercier-orchards.com

Mountain View Orchards
2984 Mobile Road
McCaysville, GA 30555
Fannin County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 492-7753

Oak Hill Orchards
4986 Highway 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 273-3644

Panorama Orchards
P.O. Box 157
East Ellijay, GA 30539
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 276-3813 or 3812, Pick your own: 2

R&A Orchards
5505 Highway 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 273-3821 or (706) 273-2639

Red Apple Barn (Little Bend Orchard)
3379 Tallscreek Rd.
Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 635-5898 or (706) 635-7674

T L C Orchard
4480 Cannon Bridge Road
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Habersham County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 754-1620

Twin River Orchard
Cannon Bridge Road
Demorest, GA 30535
Habersham County, Georgia

Southern Region

L & R Orchards
Sylvester Highway
Moultrie, GA 31768
Colquitt County, Georgia
Phone: (229) 985-8800

Apples are one of the easiest fruits to gather – even for little hands. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your apple picking experience:

- Apples on the outside of the tree tend to ripen first. Because there are so many varieties, color isn’t necessarily an indication of ripeness. If you’re not sure, ask.
- When going to pick your own apple picking farms, choose firm, bruise-free fruit and place it gently in your basket (just throwing them in will make them bruise and go bad more quickly).
- To increase shelf life, keep your apple haul in a cool, dry place, like a basement. Don’t wash them until you use them. Then bring on the apple pies, sauce and cider!

Some fun Attapulgus, Georgia Apple Picking facts:
-Apple trees take four to five years to produce their first fruit.
-There really was a Johnny Appleseed, famous for planting apple trees. His real name was John Chapman and he was born in 1774
-There are about 8000 varieties of apples around the world. Only about 100 types of apples are grown commercially in the U.S.
-After you go apple picking, amaze the kids with this trick: when you slice an apple in half, the core resembles a star.