Orchard · Berry farm
Prospect Hill Orchards
U-pick apples, cherries, peaches and strawberries in Milton, New York
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
“Open for PYO Apples through October!”
“Pick your own in the Hudson Valley”
Source: prospecthillorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
“We did lose a lot of fruit, but we are prioritizing pick your own and markets.”
Source: prospecthillorchards.com/pick-your-own-fruit, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“It's not just about picking cherries, peaches, apples and so much more; it's about creating memories that last a lifetime in our picturesque fruit and apple orchards in the Hudson Valley.”
Source: prospecthillorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
“But only the Hilltop farm is open from June through November offering all the Summer fruits including cherries, strawberries, peaches and more.”
Source: prospecthillorchards.com/pick-your-own-fruit, checked October 6, 2026
“But only the Hilltop farm is open from June through November offering all the Summer fruits including cherries, strawberries, peaches PLUS all the fall fruit as well (when available).”
Source: prospecthillorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Because there’s nothing like picking your own apple in a pick-your-own orchard, finding that special heirloom variety at your local farmers’ market, or selecting a delicious New York variety at the grocery store.”
Source: prospecthillorchards.com/more-about-apples, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“We will be open each weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm for apple picking.”
Source: prospecthillorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“$2 entry fee per person over 2 years of age.”
Source: prospecthillorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“We're a quiet spot with a great view of the Hudson Valley , where the fruit is ripe, the breeze is sweet, and our apple cider donuts are banging!”
Source: prospecthillorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Cherries
- Peaches
- Strawberries
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 | – | |
| Cherries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Strawberries | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical New York seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: June–July. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
- Cherries: June–July. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
- Peaches: July–September. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: July–November. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 340 Milton Tpke, Milton, NY 12547Ulster County
Besides picking
- Cider donuts
Prospect Hill Orchards: questions
Does Prospect Hill Orchards have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Open for PYO Apples through October!" (read October 6, 2026)