High Hill Ranch is perfect family fun day. The owners are amazing. There are lots of fun activities for the kids and adults. All the venders sell handmade merchandise that are high quality. The food is delicious and the scenery is perfect for family pictures. I highly recommend spending the day there. read more

My first time ever at Apple Hill with a friend opening weekend & i absolutely loved it! Came here for the cider donuts but was absolutely impressed with everything they had to offer. From various resturants, boutiques, excellent customer service, cute activities like petting zoos, relaxing pond area, and a cute surrounding orchards and suburbs nearby. Absolutely stunning views- the lines can be long so get there as early as you can. Parking is in an apple orchard field- i recommend driving to this location with an SUV or carpooling if possible. & Definitely can't leave without cider donuts. I only got 1 box but definitely recommend getting 2. I absolutely loved the cinammon and regular cider donuts- they even have slices of apple making them the authentic fall treat! Never had them like this before so I loved it!! They have cute events all season long so I recommend taking a look into their upcoming events & making a trip! read more

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Kinda got roped in coming here anyway, there was a lot more people than I expected. So look at the pictures and that's kinda the way it is, busy. If you're a loner, it's not your jam. It's pretty clean and ran well. Parking was easy and the food we ate was tolerable. Not sure what the deal with the doughnuts is but I've had better in so many other places... pass. I probably won't be heading up there anytime soon. But I can say "I went. " Last word... alright. read more

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High hill ranch was a nice place to hang out for dry fall weather. There are lots of artisan stalls with local artists in the premises. My kiddo wanted to try fishing in the pond. So, we rented the fishing rod for $12 but we didn't catch anything (not sure if there're any fish in the pond) - it was fun though. - Apple fritter walnut ($7): the fritter was good & cinnamony. It has lots of apple pieces and was covered with walnuts. It wasn't too sweet which was my liking. - Donut crumb ($2): the donut was good and soft. The crumb gave crunchy texture on the surface of the donut. - Dutch apple pie slice ($6): was ok. There were packed with apple pieces, very cinnamony and not too sweet. However, the crumb on top of the pie (that makes it 'Dutch') was disappointing - it was soggy and clumpy. - Sour cream berry pie ($6): delicious! The sour cream intensified the berry flavor and it was super good! read more

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This place is always a must for an amazing apple fritter and delicious donuts! Lots of vendors, things to do, and plenty of seating to enjoy the beautiful view. read more

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No matter when you visit, this place is always packed with people, and I completely understand why. It's because you can try so many different activities and have a great time! This year, my son tried the pony ride for the first time. I was worried he might cry, but he was super excited and seemed to have a blast. I think the price is a little high, but we definitely want to come back again next year! read more

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Today was opening day! There weren't too many vendors there today. It was perfect though! You have to try their fritters! read more

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The best way possible to end the apple hill adventure. Caramel crunch apple pie was simply amazing. Dutch crunch topping with homemade caramel and crunching pecans with a dollop of vanilla ice cream was delicious which is an understatement. The service was great, come earlier on because the food section closed down before 5pm when the farm closes. The horses shut down before 5pm today. Thank goodness they let us pet Snowflake which averted a major meltdown. Family vibes and the perfect way to end. read more

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First time here! Always see pics and it didn't disappoint. Lots of different spots to sit with family/friends. Cute tables with umbrellas next to pond area. Can look at ducks, watch ppl fish, and enjoy your food/drinks. There was a little spot for tacos (got pork and chicken) next to the cider and beer place. We got the dark apple beer (was ok to us) and the seasonal berry cider. That was much better. And a pretty color! We got there early to avoid the major crowds. We ordered a giant bear claw with walnuts (very good!), a cinnamon donut (yum!) and a crumb donut. There's also a place there called Pie House where u can get real food like sandwiches. There were lots of vendors there too from plants, paintings, jewelry etc. Dog friendly too! The line to get the donuts can be SUPER long though. They also sell honey, jams, popcorn, caramel apples.... So many things. There's plenty of parking too with attendants guiding you. There's a farm tour too for kids. You can rent fishing rods for $7 I believe and try to fish in the pond. There's also picnic tables by the parking lot away from the crowds if you want to get away from it all and feel like you're camping sorta kinda. Also I love that they had tons of bathrooms!! They had real bathrooms (male and female with many stalls) in multiple spots and also porto potties. Def worth coming here with family! read more

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I've had too many good memories here at this point to give it less than a five star. High Hill is big, has a lot to offer, and can be very busy on weekends and holidays. But! If you go on a random Wednesday you took off specifically for your chef friend on her day off so you could come get her necklace fixed by Wave Gods? We nearly had the place to ourselves compared to usual! Neither of us actually remembered which orchard Wave Gods posts up shop at, but we weren't worried. We knew we would know it by sight, and we did! Wave Gods is a beautifully handcrafted jeweler. They're local, fair trade, high quality, fairly priced, and super friendly people. I found a lovely amethyst ring for just $30. And I can trust that it's going to last a very long time if I don't lose it. Wave Gods fixed Jenna's necklace in no time at all, did a cleanse on it to expel all the nasty aura ex bf essences, and she traded one of the beads he made her pick for one of her own choosing. You can have custom pieces done, be they rings, engagement rings, bracelets, earrings or necklaces. Super amazing shop. Check them out! Another excellent reason to stop by here is to munch on a fresh, hot, crunchy, sticky apple fritter. Good lord almighty I hadn't had one in several years but had been having a hankering. The fritter I ordered was everything. I would have wolfed the whole thing down right there but my tummy is what it is so I saved half for later. Delicious heavenly goodness. The duck pond is another fun feature where you can often watch dogs and their humans as well as ducks and geese of all kinds. I remember coming here with my grandparents when I was really little, and appreciate that it still looks the same as it ever did. Maybe not as immense as it seemed to kid me though. Cozy good times and food times at High Hill ranch. Most of what you come up to apple hill for you can find here, plus more craft tents than other orchards have. You may have to use a port o pot. It'll be fine. Vegan Corner: the Fudge Factory has vegan pies ! And gluten free for anyone looking. read more

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We love coming to Apple Hill in the fall. So many places to go to up here but this is the biggest one. They have so much to do. We came on a Friday hoping it wouldn't be crowded but still crowded. I guess maybe a little less people. We got lucky and someone was pulling out of a parking spot so we were pretty close. It's so pretty out here with all the fall colors. The parking is in between the trees to. They have a fishing pond, hay rides, pumpkin patch, wine tasting, and you can even get married here. It's really pretty up here. We hit the food first. I wanted some BBQ. I got the tri tip sandwich but it was teriyaki flavored. Disappointed since i just wanted it BBQ oh well still cooked great. We got a sour cream berry pie slice. It was different and I glad I tried it but won't get it again. The crust was mushy. We hit the donuts next and then got a caramel apple. Had a good time here read more

High Hill Ranch - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

High Hill Ranch is one of the classic apple tree farms at Apple HIll. I've been coming here for many years since my youth, several times with my extended family or with church friends/fellowship groups. I haven't visited in a couple of years, but I enjoy coming up to Apple Hill every chance I get, although it's usually not a good idea to come on the weekend in October, haha.. This ranch is a bit commercialized for my taste to be honest, but it's still has its charms. There's the big barns and the main building where you can watch apples get processed by original machineries from maybe the last century to be made into apple cider and apple juice, and also apple fiilling and sauce for making into pastries and other delicious treats. The main building, if I recall correctly, is also where you can order a meal that comes w/a slice of apple pie, of course, and they also sell yummy apples galore of every variety you can think of. There are also several booths/small shops that are part of HHR where artisan crafts and homemade little gifts are sold with Apple Hill themes that are perfect for the sentimental person who wants to bring home a souvenir for themselves, or for those looking for gifts to give to loved ones and friends, especially if they're visiting this area and will be traveling home and want to bring back souvenirs that reflect the beautiful Apple Hill and Placerville area in the greater Sacramento area and especially the foothills. Outside, you will find a large and lovely pond surrounded by grassy areas where you can picnic or just hang out and enjoy the beauty of this pretty place, and bask in the quiet serenity of the scenery all around you. Of course when it's busy, High Hill Ranch can get kind of noisy and the ambiance isn't the same, but most of the time this is a nice apple orchard/ranch to visit and the staff are friendly and helpful. I look forward to visiting again! read more

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My family and I have always loved this place! Since I was a young girl, I've grown up coming to High Hill Ranch, and it has always been one of our favorite stops when we visit Apple Hill. There is so much to do, and everyone is always so friendly and welcoming. The food is delicious, and the desserts are amazing! We always have to get the apple donuts and a pie--they're a must for us! If you're looking for a place where you can fish, ride ponies, get your face painted, or pick up some delicious treats and goodies, I highly recommend making High Hill Ranch your first stop. It's a wonderful place for families, and it holds so many special memories for us. read more

High Hill Ranch is one of many farms at Apple Hill. They have fresh apples and a few other options to choose from and a variety of treats - apple cider, apple donuts, bear claw, caramel apples, etc. This location also has a little fudge store front towards the end by the pony ride area. There's a few things to do here - stroll around, grab lunch, pony rides on select days, and they even have a giant pond and I think people can rent fishing poles to use there. There's shop vendors as well but I mainly come to High Hill for the apple donuts. Truly the best I've ever had. Decided to get a few empire apples as well while we were here since I've never tried them. The guy over charged us for the apples, he said it was $2.99 / lb when the sign stated $2.29 / lb but we just let it be. The empire apples were more on the sour/tart end for anyone who's curious. read more

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I've been coming to high Hill Ranch since I was a kid. And the fresh Highhill apple cider did not disappoint! Amazingly, still has the same profile, unbelievable flavor. Staff very overwhelmed but friendly. Some of my family is local Unfortunately, we did not get to buy any donuts because there was about 20,000 people here on last sunday. Literally spent like an hour trying to get into the driveway. Definitely come here on the weekdays if you can. They had a nice crafts and art set up. The restaurant had great burger, pumpkin, and apple pie . Again, we didn't really have a great time because of how many people were here but we're gonna come back on a weekday or something. read more

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The apple fritter here is one of the best I've ever had! Lots of apple chunks, crispy on the edges and great for sharing! We got here on a Monday (11/24) around 10:30am and it was starting to get busy. We found parking right away close to the tent vendors. The line for the donuts/fritters was not bad at all. Took about 5 minutes. The staff members were efficient and nice. The only disappointment was no hot cider :( not sure if this is/isn't a thing at this farm, but that was one thing we were looking forward to. We rounded up all our treats and sat in the balcony patio of the Pie House. The tables and benches were a little damp, but we were able to easily wipe it down and enjoy the sun, crisp air and our delicious goodies! read more

High Hill Ranch - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

Our first stop. Super nice areas. Apple pie was great! French fries were good too. I would pass on the burger (wait & eat at Rainbow) Pond is fabulous! Fudge shop, adorable. Folks were super nice. Lots of vendors selling stuff. Set up like a camp site. Definitely go here, skip regular food, eat dessert here for sure. Tons of parking! Have fun! read more

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This is the first Apple hill farm as soon as you get off the freeway from Reno. It is very big featuring a beautiful pond for fishing, apple donuts, Carmel apples, fruit stands, vendors, lots of parking and food. I was a little disappointed that the taco restaurant ran out of food because we were so looking forward to a quesadilla and the chicken nachos. They do have regular bathrooms which is nice but pretty uncommon for a lot of Apple hill farms. I bought 2 Carmel apples for $7 each. The store had tons of jams, jellies, candies, etc and the customer service was good for how busy and stressed out they were from the crowds. read more

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Awesome experience, hay rides, fishing, shopping, and the apple fritters are amazing. We had a great time

A great stop on Apple Hill! Haven't visited in years and my oh my how they have grown and expanded but in all the good ways! Parking was easy, vendors galore and so many adorable places to take photos, enjoy the High Hill experience! One of the highlights include the delicious baked goods, donuts and fritters, caramel apples and all the goodies located in the High Hill store. There's a fishing pond, fudge shop and a pie place. When you arrive you'll see so many options to choose from. High Hill is a must visit when you come to Apple Hill! read more

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Fall is such a fun time at High Hill Farms. I love the shopping! So many great vendors and a great selection of panty items, like soup packages, olive oils and balsamic dressing. Their fresh hot fritters are to die for. Plus yummy caramel apple, fudge and my favorite, Caramel Apple Pie!! There's a nice lake to picnic around and pony rides for the kids. So much to do you could spend most of the day taking it all in. And don't forget the fresh apples and other fruits available during the season. read more

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High Hill is a must "go to" place. They have something for everyone. A family and dog friendly environment. The view of mountain range is spectacular. You can enjoy homemade caramel, desserts, a variety of fresh apples, sauces, fruit butters, pies and meals. The staff is friendly and extremely helpful. Craft vendors are happy and the variety is perfect. My "Happy Place" during the season. read more

High Hill Ranch is usually a must stop. Usually our third stop. This ranch seems to be the largest. A lot more walking up a slight inclin to the restaurant and tent shops. Many different things to see here. They also have donuts, tacos, fudge sweet shop, hay ride, pony rides and a little pond with fishing. Many tables all though out for seating mostly picnic type tables. Outhouse restrooms and a trailer type restroom with normal sinks and paper towels. You park out in their fields under the apple trees. They have parking lot attendants letting you know where parking is available. Like most places in Apple Hill there is an entrance only and an exit only. read more

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The busiest farm on the hill by far. If your coming here getting here early is a MUST. The traffic is usually insane getting in. We went on a Wednesday morning and it wasn't too busy, started to get more traction as we were leaving around 11. The doughnuts here are solid. Lots of fun flavors but in my opinion og plain is the best! Not too many chunks and nice and crispy. There are always A TON of booths and vendors to check out and get lots of knick knacks and fun handmade items. The actual food place was closed but in previous times I've been here it's been ok. Giving like cafeteria food vibes. Will have to try the bbq place or taco place eventually. Occasionally there will be food trucks in the back too. Very fun spot for photos and walking through the apple orchids. read more

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Made the trip out to High Hill Ranch with my wife and our dog Lobo -- and honestly, it was a blast. We kicked things off with some apple beer (highly recommend), then grabbed an apple fritter and apple donuts because... why not? If you come here and don't overdo it on apple things, did you even go to Apple Hill? The vibe was perfect for a fall day: families everywhere, the smell of cinnamon sugar in the air, and enough food stalls to make you wish you had a second stomach. Lobo had the time of his life just people-watching and supervising all the other dogs that strolled by. Pretty sure he thought the whole place was set up just for him. All in all -- good drinks, great treats, and plenty of space to enjoy the day. We'll definitely be back for round two (probably with another donut in hand). Lobo's review: "10/10 would people-watch again. Docking zero points even though no one gave me an apple donut... but I'm watching you, humans." read more

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So many fun things to do. Lots of vendors. Pumpkin patch, apple picking, shopping, wine tasting.. The weather was nice so we were able to really enjoy the day. There's a grassy area around a pond if you want to have a picnic. Or you can try and snag a table. The lines in the market can be a little confusing, but the employees are helpful. The food and drinks are very good. The cider is refreshing. The donuts are so warm and fresh. You can smell the sweet aroma throughout the grounds. Great family trip! read more

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High Hill Ranch is great! From the pond to the vendors, this is a must! I enjoy just walking around here looking at the beautiful nature and everything this place has to offer. There's fishing available, horse rides and many food items to choose from. Fudge fans will enjoy stopping by High Hill Ranch. On our most recent trip, I loved seeing all of the dogs that accompanied their humans. I just love how Apple Hill is pet friendly. There's many memories to be made here along with plenty of picture of opportunities. There's usually people directing traffic wearing orange "Herding Cats" shirts which I find pretty funny! Definitely check out High Hill Ranch while you are in the Apple Hill area. read more

High Hill ranch seems to be the most popular stop in Apple Hill because it is right off the freeway and has lots on offer. Parking was a bit unorganized and far out for a weekday but there was plenty of it which I imagine serves them well on busy weekends. They had more vendors and shops than most of our other stops so if you like shopping this is the place for you. They also had the biggest variety of caramel apples I saw all day including some very cute and unique ones ! It was so hard to choose! We enjoyed some caramel apples at the picnic area, relaxed by the lake and watched the geese. They had pony rides for the kids and there was a calm, happy vibe. They offer Mexican food on the weekends and a lumpia truck during the weekday so there is a good variety of food options to choose from. This is definitely one of the top stops on Apple Hill! read more

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The most popular area at Apple Hill. Went for the apple donuts and scenery. If you are visiting on the weekend, my recommendation is to either arrive early in the morning or mid afternoon after 2pm. It gets very busy around 11am-noon. read more

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High Hill Ranch in Apple Hill located in Placerville, California, was in full swing for the season. I went on a Sunday and it was crowded. It's best to park near the fudge factory. They offer an array of Apple products, Apple butter, Apple cider, Apple champagne, Apple doughnuts, Apple fritters, Apple pie, and variety of apples. They have a food court, tons of vendors, a play area with hay for the kids. Cash and card accepted. This spot is most popular in Apple Hill so arrive early, open 9-5. read more

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Place gets packed and understandably so! I didn't try the donuts but we did get the chili cheese fries. They were surprisingly delicious! The fries were reminiscent of good McDonald's fries - golden with a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. Would skip the tri top sandwich as that's on the drier side. We also picked up some corn nuts and these were really good! Our favorite flavor was Buffalo ranch. Also a fan of the apple wine slushies which has a nice crisp apple flavor, not heavy on the alcohol. Lots of cute vendors to find a holiday gift for the people in your life. I recommend stopping by the ranch for the variety of shopping, food, and snacks. read more

Tons of parking, but very crowded weekends. So many vendors, great to just come and look-we see some of the same ones every year here. We ate here last year-it was just okay, standard food and pies. Very dog friendly. Come early to avoid the crowds. read more

My family and I go here once a year. November is a nice time to visit with all the fall leaves. The apple donuts and fritters are a must. They have a fudge shop that carries smaller pies as well. It's also dog friendly! read more

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Beautiful day to be here. Vendors are open and a long line for donuts! We did not wait for donuts but lots of people eating them. Great views here. read more

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Great visit to High Hill Ranch today for the opening weekend to the season at Apple Hill! The harvest was great this year and the apples and everything made from them sure tastes good. Pictured is their traditional apple pie mad with 3 pounds of apples. Also had a delicious apples fritter with some of their apple juice. They have plenty of places to sit and a very scenic lake which is very relaxing. Picnic tables have umbrellas for shade and there are plenty of them to choose from. The main building to purchase pies has both indoor and outdoor seating. My recommendation is come earlier in the day as I assume it gets pretty busy on weekend afternoons. Weekdays would be a wise choice as well! I also had a chance to chat it up with Erin Heft from KCRA this morning during the visit! read more

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The perfect place to visit in the fall with the family! We had an amazing time at High Hill Ranch over the weekend. We arrived around 9:30am to beat the crowds and the lines for the donuts was already pretty long. The donuts specifically the caramel donuts omg. SO GOOD! I would go just for that! There is a small pond, and pony rides and hay rides as activities. There are also small shops & stands throughout for you to walk around and shop. Overall come early! read more

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There's a lot to do here! Vendor booths, apple cider and pastries, a duck pond, face painting, balloon artists, pony rides, and hay rides! We didn't try any of the food. Our kids (5 & 3) went straight for the activities! The prices for the pony rides and hay rides are a lot better than what you'll find in the Bay Area (where we are from). The children on the hay rides get a free apple as a souvenir. We would come back here just for the children's activities alone. read more

Huge area with lots of places to explore. Lots of parking in the apple orchard. It looks like there was a spot that served wind, fudge store, pie shop, and another shop that sold different food. They had a long line for the apple cider donuts but I didn't get a chance to try it. There was a little pond for cute photos and alpacas in the back. This was our last stop for apple hill so it was super busy. It just felt super crowded and there wasn't a lot of places to sit. Next time, we will come here first! read more

Wow this place was overwhelming in a good way. The parking was slightly confusing to navigate but we managed and found a spot (exiting was easier). FYI - there was more parking further back but not sure how to access that area, but definitely lots of cars there too. This place was also very busy. There tons of vendor tents all over and some underneath the main patio area. Lots of crafts, trinkets, etc. it was cool to see. There's a pond surrounded by lots of grass area. They had a hay bale maze too. They had plenty of food options in their main dining area plus beer and cider. Across from the main dining area and the pond is the bakery and shop. Definitely get yourself an apple fritter. They also have apples, sauces, drinks, etc in the shop. There are restrooms off the main dining area and porta potty options just past the bake shop area. Overall it was a nice stop. read more

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The crisp air, blue skies, and just the right autumn chill were perfect conditions for a trip to Apple Hill. As soon as we got there, the sweet scent of freshly made apple fritters filled the air, making us feel like fall had officially started. Of course, we had to take some apples home too. There's something so special about spending the day surrounded by the colors, scents, and flavors of the season. The perfect fall adventure felt like it was simple, cozy, and filled with joy. read more

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