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*Apple Hill's 2025 Visitor's Guide
*Apple Hill's U-Pick Guide
*Official Apple Hill Instagram - for the latest updates and information
If you’re not familiar, the Apple Hill Growers Association in Placerville and Camino, CA, is a favorite destination during October, known for its family friendly farms, fresh baked goodies, gorgeous fall scenery, and apple everything. One standout spot among the farms is Abel’s Apple Acres.
This charming farm has a cozy barn packed with pies, pastries, holiday decorations, books, and pantry items, plus hot food options for lunch. Ables also offers plenty of outdoor fun like a maze, gemstone mining, picnic spots with benches and bug shelters, and a craft fair. Its old-fashioned farm feel, delicios goods, views, & activities make this farm one of my favorites on the hill and keeps me coming back to Apple Hill year after year.
What really makes Abel’s special is their huge award worthy caramel apples, especially the apple pie caramel apple - a fresh picked apple dipped in caramel, white chocolate fudge, and cinnamon sugar. It’s one of those iconic treats that really captures the magic of Apple Hill, alongside their apple cider & donuts.
During my latest visit, I planned to take the kids to three farms but ended up staying longer at Abel’s because they were having such a great time running around and sampling tons of apple treats. Let's just say that we left with our hands full by the end of the day. Apple donuts, apple pies, caramel apples, apple empanadas... Let's just say that they were NEEDS on my visit, LOL.
For lunch, I ordered a tri-tip sandwich piled with meat and onions. It was fresh and lightly seasoned, which worked well with the condiments they had on hand. The only thing I'd suggest if for them to heat up the meat more and get a nice toast on the bun. These would make a world of a difference. My kids were happy with their hot dog meal, complete with chips, crackers, a lollipop, and milk. Not every farm on the hill serves hot lunch, so it’s a good idea to check the Apple Hill guide ahead of time if you’re looking for a hot meal.
Notes for Visiting Apple Hill
-Best Time to Go: October can get very busy, so visiting on a weekday or as soon as the farms open can help you avoid the crowds. Late September/early November is also a great option for a quieter experience with minimal crowds.
-Bring a Cooler: If you're coming from out of town, pack a cooler to keep any goodies fresh for the ride home.
-Maze: Open on weekends only
-Gemstone Mining: Purchase gemstone mining bags at checkout near the caramel apples.
-Specialty Caramel Apples: This farm has the widest selection to choose from on the hill.
-Photo Ops: Have fun snapping pics at the fun photo cutouts around the farm.
-Vendors: A variety of vendors are available on the deck during peak times.
-Best Time to Go: October can get very busy, so visiting on a weekday or as soon as the farms open can help you avoid the crowds. Late September/early November is also a great option for a quieter experience with minimal crowds.
-Bring a Cooler: If you're coming from out of town, pack a cooler to keep any goodies fresh for the ride home.
-Maze: Open on weekends only
-Gemstone Mining: Purchase gemstone mining bags at checkout near the caramel apples.
-Specialty Caramel Apples: This farm has the widest selection to choose from on the hill.
-Photo Ops: Have fun snapping pics at the fun photo cutouts around the farm.
-Vendors: A variety of vendors are available on the deck during peak times.
***Information subject to change. All opinions are my own.
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