U-pick farm · Dakota, Minnesota
Southwind Orchards
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Southwind Orchards is a pick-your-own stop in Dakota, Minnesota, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field. Rated 4.7 from 50 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
Southwind Orchards is a pick-your-own stop in Dakota, Minnesota, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field.
Visitors commonly come for vegetables.
It holds a 4.7 rating across 50 public reviews.
Today (Friday) is listed as 9 AM–4 PM. Hours can change with harvest and weather.
Location
Find Southwind Orchards at 45443 Co Rd 12, Dakota, MN 55925, United States. Plus Code: WJ5H+8G Dakota, Minnesota, USA.
45443 Co Rd 12 , Dakota , Minnesota 55925 , US
Hours
Local time (America/Chicago). Hours can change with harvest and weather — confirm before you go.
9 AM–4 PM
Monday
9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday
9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday
9 AM–4 PM
Thursday
9 AM–4 PM
Friday · today
9 AM–4 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
What you can pick
In October, check what’s currently ripe before you go. Seasons below are typical windows for Minnesota, not a guarantee for this exact farm.
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Minnesota.
- Bring closed-toe shoes, sun protection, water, and containers unless the farm supplies them.
- Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
- Arrive earlier in the day for cooler weather and better selection during peak weekends.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Amenities & details
Attributes pulled from the listing data. Confirm anything important (pets, accessibility, payments) with the farm.
Accessibility
- • Wheelchair-accessible car park
- • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Photos
3 photos from the listing plus visitor snaps below in reviews. Click any item for a full preview — videos play in the viewer.
What visitors say
50 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
“We always enjoy visiting Southwinds to buy apples in the fall. The staff has been very friendly every time we've visited, and they have a nice selection of apple varieties. They were also kind enough to let us take our engagement photos near the apple trees and their pond. They have a beautiful location, and our pictures were perfect!”
“The smell of apples meets you at the door! Wonderful apples, great side products. I think, at the right time, you could watch them sorting and packaging apples. We bought a bag of Pazzaz apples, crisp, tart, sweet, 50% off gallon of cider and big jar of apple butter. Go see them!”
“Really great selection of apples! Even though you can't go out and pick your own they had free samples the kids loved! There are tons of jams, honeys, and other apple products too! Good if you need to get a bag of fresh apples locally.”
“I got 5 pounds of over 7 types of different apples for really cheap! This is a wonderful place, with amazing knowledgeable staff. What a gem.”
“What a beautiful pond close to La Crosse! We have shot a few weddings there over the last years and have enjoyed each and every one of them!”
“This is the best apple orchard in the area. Great selection, great apples, great prices. I usually save by going for their seconds.”
“Fantastic! So clean, very friendly people, and so many varieties of apples - worth the drive without a doubt!”
“Best place to buy apples.”
FAQ
Is this a u-pick farm?
Yes — this listing is marked as pick-your-own. Policies (containers, pricing, pets) vary; confirm with the farm.
Where is Southwind Orchards?
45443 Co Rd 12, Dakota, MN 55925, United States Plus Code WJ5H+8G Dakota, Minnesota, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Friday: 9 AM–4 PM. Full weekly hours are listed above.
Is it accessible?
Listing notes include: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance. Field paths can still be uneven — ask the farm about current conditions.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 43.90832, -91.37121. Street View is also linked above so you can preview the entrance.
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