The Gilcrease Orchard

Orchard · Las Vegas · Nevada

Sixty acres of you-pick orchard in northwest Las Vegas, run since 1997 by the non-profit Gilcrease Orchard Foundation on land the Gilcrease brothers farmed from the 1970s. Ted called it his "pick and pay" orchard; fall brings apples, a pumpkin patch, corn maze and wagon rides.

Best for: Las Vegas families who want to pick their own

Don’t miss

  • 60 acres of you-pick
  • Non-profit foundation since 1997
  • Fall pumpkin patch and corn maze

Plan your visit

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: November 3–November 7

Color builds from October 23 · mostly bare by November 28

Color starts: October 23Peak: November 5Bare: November 28AugustDecember

Sampled at The Gilcrease Orchard’s own coordinates and elevation (725 m) rather than a regional average.

Nevada is sampled at 53 weather points, and that answer already agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com, so nothing is added to it. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day later than a normal year. How the forecast works

When to go to The Gilcrease Orchard

The color window runs about 22 days, holding until around November 14. At 2,379 ft, it turns before the lower ground nearby.

It is in Las Vegas, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.

The Gilcrease Orchard on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Nevada, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Frequently asked

When does The Gilcrease Orchard peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for November 3–November 7 (best estimate November 5). Color starts around October 23 and is mostly bare by November 28.
How do I get to The Gilcrease Orchard?
The Gilcrease Orchard is in Las Vegas. The closest city is Las Vegas, about 11 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Nevada's fall lineup.

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