Orchard
Picnic Hill Orchard
U-pick apples in Lincoln, Nebraska
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
“Pick your own apples, relax with a picnic on the farm, and enjoy fresh-made apple cider, donuts, and ice cream.”
Source: picnichillorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Come visit us in the fall when we offer u-pick and pre-picked apples.”
Source: picnichillorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Come pick your own apples from August until the end of October.”
Source: picnichillorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Not all apples ripen at the same time!”
“Apples that are ripe and ready to be pick will be clearly marked.”
Source: picnichillorchard.com/pages/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Our earliest apple variety ripens by late July.”
“Our apple season wraps up by late October.”
Source: picnichillorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Keep in mind that apples don't all ripen at once!”
“Look for clearly marked apple rows with orange streamers - they're ready for picking!”
Source: picnichillorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Friday, 5pm - 8pm”
“Saturday, 10am - 5pm”
“Sunday, 1pm - 5pm”
Source: picnichillorchard.com/pages/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“$5 - 1/8 Peck (3-4 apples)*”
“$10 - 1/4 Peck (6-8 apples)”
“$16 - 1/2 Peck (12-15 apples)”
“$28 - 1 Peck (24-30 apples)”
Source: picnichillorchard.com/pages/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Visitors are encouraged to bring wagons or strollers for added convenience during their visit.”
Source: picnichillorchard.com/pages/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Cash is not accepted, but we gladly accept all debit and credit cards.”
Source: picnichillorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at the orchard, but we still love them.”
Source: picnichillorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“We are happy to accept all forms of credit and debit cards, as well as apple pay, google pay, SNAP/EBT, and Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program Vouchers.”
“Please note that we do not accept cash.”
Source: picnichillorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Unplug and enjoy a perfect picnic with family or someone special.”
“We provide the picnic tables, blankets, and games, alongside our delicious farm-made treats.”
“Picnic Hill Orchard’s small batch ice cream showcases vibrant, creamy flavors from our orchard’s apples, cherries, and blackberries or locally sourced fruit.”
Source: picnichillorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples · Aug–Oct
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 & pre-picked | August–October“August until the end of October” | – |
At a glance
- Picking months
- Usually August–OctoberThe months the farm’s website gives for its U-pick crops; it lists no dates for a specific season.
- Address
- 10500 Yankee Hill Rd, Lincoln, NE 68526Lancaster County
Besides picking
- Picnic area
Picnic Hill Orchard: questions
Does Picnic Hill Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Pick your own apples, relax with a picnic on the farm, and enjoy fresh-made apple cider, donuts, and ice cream."
When can you pick apples at Picnic Hill Orchard?
August–October, in the farm's words "August until the end of October", 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.