U-pick farm · Fort Dodge, Iowa
The Community Orchard
The Community Orchard open today
The Community Orchard is a pick-your-own stop in Fort Dodge, Iowa, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field. Rated 4.6 from 276 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
The Community Orchard is a pick-your-own stop in Fort Dodge, Iowa, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field.
It holds a 4.6 rating across 276 public reviews.
Today (Friday) is listed as 9 AM–6 PM. Hours can change with harvest and weather.
Location
Find The Community Orchard at 2237 160th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, United States. Plus Code: HQ5X+PW Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA.
2237 160th St , Fort Dodge , Iowa 50501 , US
Hours
Local time (America/Chicago). Hours can change with harvest and weather — confirm before you go.
9 AM–6 PM
Monday
9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday
9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday
9 AM–6 PM
Thursday
9 AM–6 PM
Friday · today
9 AM–6 PM
Saturday
9 AM–5 PM
Sunday
9 AM–5 PM
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Iowa.
- 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.
Service options
- • On-site services
Accessibility
- • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- • Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- • Gender-neutral toilets
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
276 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
“My husband and I recently stayed as guests as a “Harvest Hiost” of Community Orchard. Our stay was incredible down by the river of the beautiful grounds. Our host “Denny” was so welcoming and kind, greeting us when we arrived and allowing us a private tour of his facilities. WOW! This place is incredible!! So clean and organized. The variety of products are many. We took home quite a variety of different products and I must say the chicken pot pies, apple dumplings with cinnamon icecream and a hard cider made one incredible meal!!! I wish we were closer, I would be a regular! This is truly how businesses should be run! Kudos Denny and staff for such a great experience! Check it out for yourself, you won’t be disappointed 👍”
“We were passing through and were lucky enough to find this gem! The owners were phenomenal. The place is spotless, expansive with gorgeous views and large open spaces to play. We picked apples and flowers, climbed the tires, bounced on the giant bubble (which has a weight limit and not a mom-limit..thank you for this!!) and got lost in the corn maize. We did some high end shopping, ate a great meal and made memories of a lifetime!! Until next time, Community Orchard!! Keep up your great work!! Can't wait to see you again!!”
“Well laid out, not super busy even on a weekend, and plenty to do with the family. Just visited Vala’s prior to this so I’ve seen the biggest of the orchards, and while this isn’t a huge place it still allowed for 4 hours of fun without feeling super rushed or feeling like we missed out on much.”
“Lovely family outing destination. Something for everyone-apples, apple baked goods, lunch, gift shop, back 40 playground, photo spots, great views. Eat outside or inside. Ample parking. Good food. Staff are Friendly. 🍎🍏🙂🍏🍎”
“What a wonderful day! We had the most fun. Thank you to everyone at the Orchard for their friendly service, clean areas to play in, and for sharing their bounty with the world. This visit brought absolute joy to my heart.”
“Such a cute, fun place! Delicious food. Unique jams, sauces & candies. Don't forget to check out the gift shop upstairs. It has a little bit of everything.”
“We love the Community Orchard fall is not complete without a trip to the orchard for apples, picking pumpkins, playing at the back 40.”
“Small, but fun! Love the different activities. The food was great and love love love the gift shop! Beautiful and clean. Great prices!”
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 The Community Orchard?
2237 160th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, United States Plus Code HQ5X+PW Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Friday: 9 AM–6 PM. Full weekly hours are listed above.
Is it accessible?
Listing notes include: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating. 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 42.55926, -94.20024.
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