Top Apple Picking Orchards in West Virginia
Nothing is better than biting into a crisp, sweet apple or taking the first bite of a fresh apple pie right out of the oven. West Virginia is a rich agricultural center for fruit farms and is home to several apple orchards and farmers markets. Below are the best apple orchards in the Mountain State, and several have other fresh fruit and produce that visitors can pick and purchase.
Orr’s Farm Market, Martinsburg, WV
Open every day year-round, Orr's Farm Market in Martinsburg is the place to go if you want to experience picking your own strawberries, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, grapes, or flowers. This family-owned farm raises most of the produce sold here, but what it doesn't raise itself, it gets from other local sources. Honey, jams, dairy products, a variety of bakery items, and much more are available in this market.
Ruggles Orchard, Levels, WV
Growing fine fruit since 1972 is what the sign says as you drive down the lane to Ruggles Orchard. Nestled in the beautiful hills in Levels, this family-owned and operated farm has an incredible variety of apples and peaches and sweet and sour cherries, pears, and plums for canning or eating fresh. You can purchase them already picked or call for picking times if you want to get them right from the orchard. Local farmer's markets also carry their fruit.
Rellim Orchard, Kearneysville, WV
This 50-acre farm and orchard in Kearneysville was once part of the land known as Traveller's Rest and is the second oldest orchard in the state. Rellim Orchard is also known for having one of the best selections of apples each year (29 varieties), and people flock to the apple barn to buy freestone peaches, nectarines, and cherries in season.
Spring Valley Farm and Orchard, Romney, WV
Spring Valley Farm and Orchard in Romney is family-owned and operated and is known for its excellent fresh produce. Its wide variety of fruits and vegetables covers over 355 acres. These folks take customer service to a new level with their friendliness, quality produce, and reasonable prices.
Taylor’s Farm, Inwood, WV
Taylor's Farm in Inwood has been a veteran-owned business since 2014. Offering state and local wines, honey, jams and jellies, and fruit butter, Taylor's produces over 130,000 bushels of apples, 5,000 bushels of peaches, cherries, plums, nectarines, and other fresh produce. With the strong support of local farms, the market carries the popular Oliverio's Peppers.
