2 Best Apple Picking in Snohomish, WA
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The 2 best apple picking in Snohomish, WA are Swans Trail Farms and Craven Farm, ranked by rating and review volume. Here's what each offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by the questions we hear most about visiting. For every pumpkin patch we track nearby, see the full list of pumpkin patches in Snohomish, WA or browse all of Washington. You can also browse apple picking everywhere we track them on our Apple Picking near me page.
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Swans Trail Farms
Swans Trail Farms takes the top spot, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,907 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
7301 Rivershore Rd, 98290
Corn mazeHayridesApple pickingSwans Trail Farms is ranked #1 on this list, located at 7301 Rivershore Rd, Snohomish, WA, 98290. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 1,907 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches in our data. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, hayrides and apple picking, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Swans Trail Farms yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Family-friendly venue featuring a pumpkin patch, corn mazes, hay rides and an apple orchard." Swans Trail Farms is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, Swans Trail Farms is typically open Thursday 3-4PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Swans Trail Farms either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Swans Trail Farms can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Swans Trail Farms sits, near Snohomish, WA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Swans Trail Farms's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Craven Farm
Craven Farm is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 842 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
13817 Short School Rd, 98290
Corn mazeHayridesApple pickingCraven Farm is ranked #2 on this list, located at 13817 Short School Rd, Snohomish, WA, 98290. It carries a 4.4-out-of-5 rating on Google from 842 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches in our data. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, hayrides and apple picking, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Craven Farm yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Festive autumn venue featuring a corn maze, wagon rides and apple cannons." Craven Farm is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, Craven Farm is typically open Friday 4-8PM, Saturday 1-8PM, Sunday 1-6PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Craven Farm either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Craven Farm can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Craven Farm sits, near Snohomish, WA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Craven Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best apple orchard in Snohomish?
Based on rating and review volume, Swans Trail Farms ranks first among the apple orchards we track near Snohomish, with a 4.6-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its <a href="/washington/snohomish/swans-trail-farms/">full listing</a> for hours and directions.
When is apple picking season near Snohomish?
Most farms with a apple orchard open it alongside the rest of their pumpkin season, roughly mid-to-late September through the first days of November, though the exact window shifts year to year with weather. Check the listings above or call ahead to confirm current dates.
How much does it cost to visit a apple orchard near Snohomish?
It varies by farm — some bundle the apple orchard into general admission, others charge separately. See the admission details on each listing above where we have them, or call the farm directly to confirm current pricing.
Are these apple picking good for young kids?
It depends on the farm and, for haunted attractions in particular, can vary a lot in intensity. Check the individual listing pages above for feature tags and details, and call ahead if you're planning around a specific age group.
Do I need to book ahead for a apple orchard near Snohomish?
Some farms run first-come, first-served, while others — especially haunted attractions and festival-weekend events — use timed tickets. Check the farm's website or call ahead, particularly for a visit on a weekend in mid-October when demand peaks.
Summary
Swans Trail Farms is our top pick with a apple orchard in Snohomish, WA, rated 4.6 out of 5, with Craven Farm rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and hours, admission and what's actually running on a given day can vary week to week during the season — always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out. For more options nearby, see the full list of pumpkin patches in Snohomish, WA or browse apple picking across every state on our Apple Picking near me page.