Orchard · Berry farm
King Orchards
U-pick nectarines, strawberries, raspberries and cherries in Central Lake, Michigan
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
“U-pick apricots, donut peaches, Red Haven peaches, and nectarines available throughout the month of August.”
Source: kingorchards.com/northern-michigan-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Follow the signs upon arrival to reach the U-Pick area.”
“A: No, you only pay for the fruit you pick.”
Source: kingorchards.com/northern-michigan-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Open for the 2026 season!”
Source: kingorchards.com/king-orchards-farm-market, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Mid-June through first week of July”
Source: kingorchards.com/northern-michigan-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Begins in early July and goes throughout the summer and fall”
Source: kingorchards.com/northern-michigan-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Cherries, apples, strawberries, raspberries, and more await your eager hands, ripe for the picking.”
Source: kingorchards.com/m-88-orchard-farm-market, checked October 6, 2026
“Our roots run deep, spanning over 45 years of cultivating a diverse array of fresh fruits that delight our customers from June’s succulent strawberries to October’s crisp apples.”
Source: kingorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
“We wait until our cherries have reached absolute peak ripeness then harvest them specifically for our concentrate.”
Source: kingorchards.com/understanding-cherry-benefits, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Mon thru Sat: 9am-4pm”
“Sunday: 9am – 3pm”
Source: kingorchards.com/northern-michigan-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Monday thru Saturday | 9am-6pm”
“Sunday | 9am-4pm”
Source: kingorchards.com/m-88-orchard-farm-market, checked October 6, 2026
“Monday thru Saturday | 9am-4pm”
Source: kingorchards.com/m-88-orchard-farm-market, checked October 6, 2026
“Monday through Saturday | 9am-6pm”
Source: kingorchards.com/king-orchards-farm-market, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“$22/peck”
“2 pecks for $35”
Source: kingorchards.com/northern-michigan-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“1 pint: $7”
Source: kingorchards.com/northern-michigan-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“A: Check in at our market to learn about the available fruit, pre-pay for your container, and then start picking.”
“Additional containers are available if needed.”
Source: kingorchards.com/northern-michigan-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“We provide the picking vessels (pints, buckets, bags depending on the fruit).”
Source: kingorchards.com/northern-michigan-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“A: No, reservations are not required.”
Source: kingorchards.com/northern-michigan-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“From our playground, to our walkable orchards, to our hard cider bar, there is something here for everyone.”
Source: kingorchards.com/m-88-orchard-farm-market, checked October 6, 2026
“Our play area is a haven for kids, featuring a delightful play set, a large sand pile, and an array of toys scattered about, ensuring entertainment for children of all ages.”
“Parents can unwind in our inviting hard cider yard, seamlessly connected to the play area through our indoor bar, which opens up to a spacious picnic area.”
Source: kingorchards.com/m-88-orchard-farm-market, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Nectarines · Aug
- Strawberries · Jun–Jul
- Raspberries
- Cherries
- Apples
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nectarines | U-pick | August“August” | – | |
| Strawberries | U-pick | June–July“Mid-June through first week of July” | – | |
| Raspberries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Cherries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical Michigan seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: June. Source: Michigan State University Extension: Michigan Availability Guide (CYFC063), hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, read October 6, 2026.
- Raspberries: July–September. Source: Michigan State University Extension: Michigan Availability Guide (CYFC063), hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, read October 6, 2026.
- Cherries: July–August. Source: Michigan State University Extension: Michigan Availability Guide (CYFC063), hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 4620 N M 88, Central Lake, MI 49622Antrim County
Besides picking
- Apple cider
- Winery or cidery
- Playground
- Picnic area
King Orchards: questions
Does King Orchards have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Look no further than pick your own fruit at King Orchards!"
When can you pick nectarines at King Orchards?
August, in the farm's words "August", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
When can you pick strawberries at King Orchards?
June–July, in the farm's words "Mid-June through first week of July", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.