Flower Bloom Updates

Updated: May 2, 2023 (2:45 pm)

Bay Area

Mount Tamalpais State Park: On Coast View Trail (from Pantoll), in February and March, look for footsteps of spring, Pacific hound’s tongue, common star lily, and dwarf checkermallow. April and May bring narrow leaf mule’s ear, lupine, Ithuriel’s spear, blue dicks, California poppy, and Western blue-eyed grass. Park hours are from 7 a.m. – sunset with parking at the Pantoll Station. For more information on the current status of the bloom, follow us on: Instagram and Facebook.

China Camp State Park:  On Shoreline Trail, in February and March, look for Warrior’s plume, shooting star, milkmaids, laceleaf sanicle, and sun cups. April and May bring California poppy, narrowleaf mule’s ear, yellow mariposa lily, Ithuriel’s spear, and Douglas iris. Park hours are from 8 a.m. – sunset with parking in main lot. For more information on the current status of the bloom, follow us on: Instagram and Facebook.

Trione-Annadel State Park: On Cobblestone Trail, in February and March, look for buttercup, shooting star, purple larkspur, common star lily, checker lily, and Pacific hound’s tongue. April and May bring yellow mariposa lily, ookow, red larkspur, and purple Chinese houses. Park hours are from 8 a.m. – sunset with parking in main lot and Visitor Center lot. For more information on the current status of the bloom, follow us on: Instagram.

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park: On Lower Bald Mountain Trail, in February and March, look for Pacific hound’s tongue, red maids, baby blue eyes, checker lily, and more. April and May bring whispering bells (a fire follower), popcorn flowers, Diogenes’ lantern, blue dicks, lupine, and California poppy. Park hours are from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. with parking in the main lot. For more information on the current status of the bloom, follow us on: Instagram and Facebook.

Southern California

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: The largest state park currently has small pockets of wildflower blooms throughout the park, however, with the hotter temperature expected during spring, the wildflower season is almost at its end. Visitors can see remaining sand verbena and desert sunflowers along the east side of Henderson Canyon Road in the northern end of the park. Additionally, some flowers continue to bloom at the visitor center, Cactus Loop Trail at Tamarisk Grove and Coyote Canyon Entrance. For more information on the current status of the bloom, follows us on Facebook and Instagram.

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: The Poppy Reserve has passed its peak and there are only a few more weeks to continue to view the vivid colors of orange from the poppies, pinks from filaree and vibrant yellows from the goldfields. The Antelope Trail, North Loop, and Kitanemuk Vista Point offer the best views of the wildflowers currently blooming. We want to remind visitors to not expect an endless sea of bright orange poppies. For more information on the current status of the bloom, visit the Poppy Cam, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Chino Hills State Park: The best wildflower viewing experience takes place along Bane Road. To get a closer look, visitors can hike on Bane Ridge Trail. This year, the flowers that are blooming include canterbury and school bells, arroyo lupine, and California poppy. For more information on the current status of the bloom, follow us on: Facebook and Instagram.

Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area: Jawbone Canyon has a beautiful array of wildflowers blooming for the next month including lavender Lacy Phacelia and brilliant yellow desert dandelions. For more information on the current status of the bloom, follow us on: Instagram and Facebook.

Red Rock Canyon State Park: Hagen Canyon, Iron Canyon (4WD recommended) and the Ricardo area surrounding the visitor center and campground are awash in color for the next month from a variety of wildflowers including desert dandelions, blue dicks, desert or wild parsley, and red maids. The Joshua trees and bladderpod are also currently blooming in the park. For more information on the current status of the bloom, follow us on: Instagram and Facebook.