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Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.4 mi
- Playground 2.5 mi
- Gas station Chevron Gas Station 2.8 mi
- EV charger 5.7 mi
- 39 places to eat within 5 mi Longboards Beach Fired Pizza, Big Wave Yogurt, Chapala Mexican Restaurant
Farmers markets nearby
- Nampa Farmers' Market Nampa · 6 mi
- Caldwell Farmers' Market Caldwell · 9.7 mi
- Farm to Fork Farmers' Market Caldwell · 9.8 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Cunningham Pastured Meats 10 mi
- True Roots Organics 12 mi
- Spyglass Gardens llc 12.5 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 50°F, lows around 30°F, about 1.1 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 23
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 18
- ☀️ Frost-free season178 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Deer Flat Dam, ID station (5.8 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- ApplesAug to Oct
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
- Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
- Hand wipes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Ripe apples come off with a gentle lift and twist. If you have to yank, it is not ready. Background color shifts from green to yellow or cream.
- How to pick
Lift the apple up and twist; do not pull straight down or shake the branch. Leave the stem on. Set apples in the bag, do not drop them, because bruises spread.
- Best time to go
Weekday mornings. Weekend afternoons in late September and October are the busiest.
- Keep it fresh
Refrigerate; most varieties keep for weeks. Keep away from bananas and greens, because apples release ethylene.
Farm country: Canyon County
Canyon County had 2,311 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 210 sold food straight to the public and 26 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about The Orchard at Lake Lowell
Is The Orchard at Lake Lowell open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at The Orchard at Lake Lowell?
Apples typically run Aug to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is The Orchard at Lake Lowell?
The listing gives the address as 13003 Lake Shore Dr, Nampa, ID 83686. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Orchard at Lake Lowell?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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