Rainbow Orchards
Cider mill · Camino · California
An Apple Hill orchard known for its hot apple cider donuts, pressed fresh at the on site cider mill alongside pies, cobblers, and tarts. Kids climb a hay bale maze in the picnic orchard while you wait for a fresh batch, and the ranch stays open into early December for a couple of bonus weekends after Thanksgiving.
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Plan your visit
Sept 4-Nov 1 daily 9-5; Nov 2-29 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 9-4; closed Thanksgiving
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 29–November 2
Color builds from October 14 · mostly bare by November 22
Sampled at Rainbow Orchards’s own coordinates and elevation (889 m) rather than a regional average.
74 weather points cover California, and the model shifts their answer 3 days later, which is what it takes to match 3 published peak dates from monocounty.org and explorefall.com. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day later than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Rainbow Orchards
You get about 26 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 9. It sits at 2,917 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.
From Sacramento it is about 45 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
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Frequently asked
- When is Rainbow Orchards open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 4 – Nov 29. Sept 4-Nov 1 daily 9-5; Nov 2-29 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 9-4; closed Thanksgiving. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Rainbow Orchards peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 29–November 2 (best estimate October 31). Color starts around October 14 and is mostly bare by November 22.
- How do I get to Rainbow Orchards?
- Rainbow Orchards is in Camino. The closest city is Sacramento, about 45 mi away. It's part of California's fall lineup.
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