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Bookings can be made through the online calendar at the links below.
If you have questions, please email groups@skytoporchard.com or call 828-692-7930.
Sky Top Orchard is now open DAILY 9-5 through November 30th. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
All attractions (gem mine, hayride, bee train, apple cannon open 7 days/week)
We accept cash and credit cards.*
*Please note: Because of our rural location, our wifi service can sometimes be spotty, causing delays in our credit card machines. In this case, please bring alternate payment forms, just in case!
We do! It is located near our jams and jellies.
No, we do not currently require reservations or charge admission for our orchard.
We are open 7 days a week from late July- December 1st.
July Hours: 10 am - 4 pm August Hours: 9 am - 5 pm September Hours: 9 am - 6 pm
*After DST ends, we're open daily from 9am - 5pm.
Our last entry to the orchard for u-pick is one hour before closing.
Open Labor Day and Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Weekends are typically our busiest days. If possible, visit on weekday afternoons to avoid crowds.
The Fruit Stand is wheelchair accessible. We have accessible parking spaces in our front parking lot and you are welcome to drop off individuals in wheelchairs around the side of the fruit stand building, as needed.
In 2025, we are proud to add a wheelchair-accessible hayride lift wagon to our hayride fleet. If you need it, please ask our attendant.
Please note: While we continue to prioritize wheelchair and stroller accessibility, please remember that we are a working mountaintop orchard with bumps, hills, and at times, uneven terrain.
Parking is free at Sky Top. On busy days, you'll be directed where to park so watch for attendants upon your arrival.
As you can imagine, weekends are our busiest time with most arrivals happening from 10am - noon making 10am-3pm the busy time. We have added additional parking areas located across the street from the entrance of the orchard. If this area is open for parking, you will be directed there when necessary.
If our parking lots reach capacity, please plan to return on another day. Do not park on the side of the road outside the orchard entrance. If you want to avoid our most crowded times, we advise you to visit on a weekday or to arrive when our gates open at 9am on weekends. If you visit on an off-peak day, you are generally able to just park where you find a spot inside the gates.
We have bathroom facilities located near the picnic and playground area for your convenience.
Dogs are welcome at Sky Top however, we ask that they are kept outside of the Fruit Stand when possible.
Dogs should remain on a leash at all times and we ask that you please pick up after them.
We are not a public park so dog walkers and packs of dogs are not allowed in the orchard.
Sky Top offers a selection of snacks including kettle corn, baked apple goods, drinks, and other snacks. You are also welcome to bring packed lunches to eat at our picnic tables near the Playground. We ask that you limit your time at a table so all guests can use them.
On weekends, there is a food stand that offers hot dogs, tamales, and other options.
Yes, we do! Learn more here.
Professional photography sessions are permitted by appointment only. Please email us at info@skytop.com for inquiries.
Yes, we have a new space for private events. Please email info@skytoporchard.com for inquiries and availability.
U-Pick typically begins in early August and ends in mid-November. This depends on many factors including weather and supply and demand. See what's currently picking here.
Entrance to the orchard for u-pick ends 1 hour before closing.
Sky Top is open rain or shine!
In the event of thunderstorms, we may make the decision to close our picking section temporarily to keep everyone safe. We will constantly monitor the radar to reopen the u-pick area when the thunderstorm has passed.
Unfortunately, we do not ship doughnuts at this time.

