Orchard · Berry farm · Flower farm
Catoctin Mountain Orchard
U-pick apples, raspberries, flowers and peaches in Thurmont, Maryland
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Throughout the u-pick season we offer over 20 varieties of apples for you to pick.”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/pick-your-own-fruits, checked October 6, 2026
“Our usual u-pick fields are located on lower ground and were affected by the frost.”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/pick-your-own-fruits, checked October 6, 2026
“Payments accepted at u-pick check-in trailer: Cash & Credit Card”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/pick-your-own-fruits, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Catoctin Mt. Orchard U-Pick 2026 Season Update”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/pick-your-own-fruits, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Available to pick from mid June to early July.”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/pick-your-own-fruits, checked October 6, 2026
“Stop in now, June through October to walk through our 1/2 acre Flower Garden with more than 15 varieties to choose from.”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/pick-your-own-flowers, checked October 6, 2026
“You must purchase a box in order to pick peaches.”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/peach-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Check back for updates as new fruits and vegetables come and go in season.”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/farm-market, checked October 6, 2026
“May 1 - Jun 20”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/in-season-calendar, checked October 6, 2026
“Jul 1 - Jul 30”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/in-season-calendar, checked October 6, 2026
“Jun 20 - Jul 8”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/in-season-calendar, checked October 6, 2026
“Jun 25 - Sept 27”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/in-season-calendar, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Our “CUT YOUR OWN FLOWER GARDEN” is open 9 am to 4:30 pm from June through October.”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/pick-your-own-flowers, checked October 6, 2026
“Open Daily 9am-5pm”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“ATM on-site with a $3.99 Terminal Fee when withdrawing cash from ATM”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/pick-your-own-fruits, checked October 6, 2026
“Entrance fee $3 per person (under 3 free) wagon/bus ride included.”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/pick-your-own-fruits, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“This is NOT handicap or stroller friendly.”
“Check-in with one of our employees at the white trailer located on your way up to the playground to purchase your containers before picking.”
“You must purchase one of our containers to pick.”
“NO outside containers allowed.”
“Once you are finished picking in your paid container you are free to leave.”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/pick-your-own-fruits, checked October 6, 2026
“You must purchase a ticket to enter the festival to pick peaches.”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/peach-festival, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Our very own catoctin employee will be bringing her farm animals for our petting zoo and our neighbor will bringing their 4H bunnies and sheep.”
“Check-in will be held at our check-in trailer at the entrance of the festival.”
“This special event is only available for those attending our festival.”
“The winner from age division 5-10 will get to pick out a free book from our gift booth, a festival t-shirt and a peach slushy.”
Source: catoctinmountainorchard.com/peach-festival, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Raspberries
- Flowers
- Peaches
- Blueberries
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Raspberries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Flowers | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Blueberries | U-pick | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Address
- 15036 N Franklinville Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788Frederick County
More from the farm’s website
Cherries are not offered in 2026; in the farm's words, "No Sweet Cherry Picking for 2026 Due to Frost Damage".
Not offered in 2026
- CherriesIn the farm's words: “No Sweet Cherry Picking for 2026 Due to Frost Damage”
Besides picking
- Petting zoo
- Events
- Festivals
Catoctin Mountain Orchard: questions
Does Catoctin Mountain Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "A $3.99 Credit Card Fee will be added to any transaction for u-pick apples."