Hidden Acres Orchards LLC

Name: Hidden Acres Orchards LLC
Address: 16802 N Applewood Ln, Mead, WA 99021, USA, Spokane, WA, US
Telephone: (509) 238-2830
Rating: 4.7

4.7(331) Spokane, WA

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About Hidden Acres Orchards LLC

Hidden Acres Orchards offers a unique blend of authentic farm experiences, including seasonal fruit (apples, cherries, pumpkins) and cider picking, hands-on cider making, and a small animal petting farm with direct animal interaction. Beyond day visits, it uniquely functions as a Hipcamp site, allowing families to camp directly within the orchard, enjoy significant privacy, stargazing, and wildlife sightings (deer), making it more than just a day trip destination. The kind and accommodating family/staff contribute significantly to a welcoming, 'friend's farm' atmosphere.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Families seeking hands-on, interactive farm experiences.Families with young children who enjoy animals, tractor rides, and outdoor play.Camping families looking for a private, unique farm stay with nature encounters.Day trips focused on seasonal fruit or pumpkin picking.Families desiring a friendly, welcoming, and less commercialized farm atmosphere.

Why families love it

Seasonal fruit picking: cherries, apples, and pumpkins.
Hands-on activity: Make your own apple cider (explicitly mentioned as 'amazing experience').
Small animal petting farm featuring goats, baby ducks, chickens, roosters, and pigs.
Tractor rides offered.
Unique Hipcamp/camping option with flexible setup (park and set up wherever) and privacy.
Opportunity for stargazing and wildlife spotting (deer) when camping.

Insider tips

Visit during specific seasons (cherry, apple, or pumpkin) to enjoy the full picking experience.
Consider booking an overnight stay through Hipcamp for a unique, private farm camping experience with stargazing.
Don't miss the gift shop for fresh baked goods and unique souvenirs.
If camping, be aware that some unique tent spots (e.g., nestled in trees) might be better suited for smaller tents.
Plan for a day trip or an extended stay, as there are activities for both.

Good to know before you go

If you strictly prefer highly structured, amusement-park-like entertainment (this is a more rustic, authentic farm setting).
If you require highly specialized amenities or constant staff supervision, as it offers a more independent, 'friend's farm' feel.
Campers with very large tents might find certain desired spots (e.g., 'inside a row of trees') less accommodating.

Crowds: For campers, there's 'quite a bit of privacy', indicating a low crowd density.
Value: Reviews consistently rate the experience as wonderful and great, implying good value for the range of activities offered (fruit picking, cider making, animal feeding, tractor rides, camping). Specific purchases mentioned include 'berry pie' and 'baked goods' from the gift shop. No explicit entry fees or costs are detailed, but the overall sentiment suggests the experiences are worth the cost.
Food: Baked goods, such as berry pies, are available for purchase on-site in the gift shop.
Accessibility: No specific accommodations for special needs are mentioned. Given it's an orchard and farm, terrain may be uneven and natural.
Safety: No specific safety features are detailed in the reviews. Standard farm safety precautions would be expected in an agricultural environment.

What parents say

S JOHNSON

5.0

"We stayed here through Hipcamp, picked cherries and bought a berry pie and it was all wonderful. The family is very kind and accommodating and their fruit is so fresh."

a month ago

Jonathan Bauer

5.0

"Such a great time with the family. Picking apples, making cider, and feeding the animals. Nick was great help and just felt like we were at a friend's farm. Gift shop had so much cool stuff and smelled great with baked goods."

7 months ago

Trevor King

5.0

"Such a lovely place, beautifully orchards, tractor ride, small animal petting farm. Plenty of parking, Even had a fly by from the AFB helo. Great day trip to pick some apples and pumpkins."

6 months ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.