Joshua Tree in Bloom (2024)

FAQs

Is the Joshua tree in bloom now? ›

Wildflower Season is February thru April.

A second book, the late Philip Munz's "A Flora of Southern California," indicated that Joshua trees bloom anytime between March and May. A technical paper written just last year asserted Joshua trees bloomed between February and April.

Joshua Tree is one of the locations in California where a super bloom could possibly occur in 2024. A combination of several atmospheric rivers and Hurricane Hilary made 2023 one of the wettest winters in California's recorded history.

The best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park is March to May and October to November.

A super bloom is when wildflowers bloom across the state at around the same time and in large quantities. California State Parks managers in the southern part of the state are predicting that Spring 2024 is shaping up to be another stunning super bloom.

Joshua Tree: Early in the season try exploring around the South/ Cottonwood Entrance of Joshua National Park. Beginning in March or April, flowers will pop up around the town of Joshua Tree and the West Entrance to the National Park- which is the entrance closest to the House & Casita.

Joshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Visitation increases as temperatures moderate in the fall, peaks during the spring wildflower season, and diminishes during the heat of summer.

The super bloom in California typically occurs during the spring months, usually between March and May. This phenomenon is characterized by a vibrant display of wildflowers blanketing various regions of the state, painting landscapes with hues of yellow, orange, purple, and more.

The potential loss of Joshua trees is becoming an all-too-familiar refrain for Californians. Between 1985 and 2021, tree cover in California declined by 6.7% due largely to drought and fire, while Southern California saw the greatest loss of tree cover, research has found.

The Antelope Valley is located in the western Mojave Desert at an elevation ranging from 2600--3000 feet, making it a high desert environment. This State Natural Reserve is located on California's most consistent poppy-bearing land.

Where is the best place to see the desert bloom? ›

Best places to see wildflowers in Arizona in 2024: Picacho Peak, Bartlett Lake and more. The Arizona wildflower season of 2023 proved to be one for the ages.

In San Francisco, visitors can catch blooms at Bernal Hill, Land's End, and Corona Heights, among other places. At many of these locations, hikers can enjoy the stunning variety of wildflowers while also enjoying beautiful views of the city skyline or expansive San Francisco Bay.

2024 Wildflower Season Update (early-May)

Due to rising temperatures and wind, most of the wildflowers on the valley floor are done blooming. There are still patches of wildflowers blooming at higher elevations such as along Daylight Pass and Emigrant Canyon Roads.

All Park Hours

Joshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Visitation increases as temperatures moderate in the fall, peaks during the spring wildflower season, and diminishes during the heat of summer. Some areas of the park are designated for day use only.

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reservation

The poppy super bloom arrives in this area in late winter or early spring, according to officials. While this naturally occurring California reserve is the most persistent poppy-bearing land in the state, it doesn't necessarily mean other wildflowers don't grow here.