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Packer Orchards

3020 Thomsen Rd · Hood River, OR

Why you should go…

Packer Orchards is a fourth-generation family farm established in 1924 on more than 100 acres near Hood River, Oregon, growing apples, pears, cherries, peaches and other stone fruit. Its Farm Place location lets visitors pick fruit, feed baby goats and picnic in the orchard, while its Farm Market and Bakery sells fresh fruit and homemade baked goods started in 1992. The farm runs seasonal events such as Baby Animal Days, a Sunflower Spectacular and a fall pumpkin patch.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Packer Orchards, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum

    Under $25

    Hangar museum of still-flying antique planes and still-driving classic cars and motorcycles near Hood River.

    3.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Hood River

    Free

    Official tourism bureau for Hood River, Oregon, with guides to Gorge wineries, outdoor recreation and dining.

    5.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Mount Hood Railroad

    $25–$50

    A century-old scenic train line running narrated excursions through the Hood River Valley beneath Mt. Hood.

    5.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Klickitat County

    Free

    The north shore of the Columbia River Gorge, with whitewater, wind sports, hiking and small towns.

    6.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Draper Girls Country Farm

    Under $25

    Family orchard on the Hood River Fruit Loop with u-pick fruit, a farmstand, goat feeding and hard cider tasting.

    9.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Hood River Fruit Loop

    Free

    Self-guided 35-mile driving loop through Hood River Valley farm stands, orchards, wineries and cideries.

    10 mi awayMore like this