The Apple Orchard was a beautiful, shaded summer refuge, ideal for family camping. There were several nearby groups camping with us in the orchard — which concerned me at first — but everyone was friendly, and respected curfew & noise guidelines.
We hit the site in full apple season, so we were charmed by the sounds of falling apples throughout the day. We took advantage of the on-site fruit stand with apple juice and cider. We spent the Labor Day holiday here and there were plenty of daytime activities nearby, including the Tamales Village Annual Founders Day Celebration, Doran beach, and the Wildflower bakery. The town of Valley Ford is also a nearby gem. We spent one day at the campsite — and the orchard provided plenty of shade to escape the hot summer sun. The site is grassy, which allowed the kids to run barefoot and kept them relatively clean.
We went on the farm tour, which I'd highly recommend. The larger property is beautiful and the hosts' garden is amazing. I think as this site continues to develop, it will be even better.