The Best Places to Watch Spring Bloom

The best places to watch spring bloom may be closer than you think. Spring is here and the flowers are blooming. Over the last several years, tourists and travelers have flocked to spring blooms to see the beauty of the world around them hit refresh for the year. Although many travelers want to see spring bloom, there are only a handful of places where Spring is at its finest this time of year, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to make a list of all the best places to see it for yourself. It may surprise you that you can find some of these places near you!

Antelope Valley State Park, California
This area of California is probably the most popular for spring flowers. Inside Antelope Valley, you’ll have a hard time avoiding the springtime blooms as they cover the area for miles. Here you’ll find red, yellow, and orange poppies showing off for everyone to see. You’ll be able to see these beautiful flowers from afar, but the best way to see them is up close with a bike ride or a hike through the Antelope Valley trails.

Learn more about Antelope Valley rules and how to keep the poppies safe during this time of year.

Be sure to check out: Lakeview RV Park


Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona
Every year, people from all around Arizona flock to Picacho Peak State Park. Just a handful of miles down the road from Phoenix and up the road from Tucson, this state park sees wildflowers bloom in excess during the Spring. When you get close to the park, you’ll see a mass of orange flowers alongside saguaro cactus, a sight that many would never expect to see. If you choose to check out Picacho Peak State Park, there are RV spots available for camping, as well as a nearby RV park, Picacho Peak RV Resort.

Check to see when the flowers are blooming by visiting Picacho Peak State Park’s website prior to making the drive.

Big Bend National Park, Texas
Big Bend National Park is having itself a year of bluebonnets. Many have said that this year’s bloom is the biggest one in over a decade! The bluebonnets in the park can grow up to four feet tall, which make them quite a sight from the normal roadside bluebonnets you’ll see along your travels. For a true Texas experience, you should plan to make your way down to Big Bend from March until May, depending on when the rainy season starts each year.

Educate yourself on the laws surrounding bluebonnets in Texas, as they are the state flower and are illegal to pick in some areas throughout the state.

While is Texas be sure to visit: Summer Breeze USA Conroe



North Cascades National Park, Washington
You’ll find a scene worth re-enacting the Sound of Music in at North Cascades National Park in Washington. With a huge variety of wildflowers, including some with names like fairy lantern and glacier lily, you won’t get bored taking photos as you hike or drive throughout the park. The best thing about this area is that springtime also comes in the Summer, too. Some flowers bloom early in the spring, while others wait until August and September to bloom. No matter what time of year you choose to visit (besides Winter), you have a good chance of seeing flowers bloom here.

Find out what makes the North Cascade flowers bloom at different times here.

Be sure to check out: Bellingham RV Park


Superstition Mountains, Arizona
To see a variety of plants bloom, look no further than Arizona. The Superstition Mountains are surrounded by cactus, wildflowers, and bushes that are in full bloom due to heavy monsoon and winter seasons. You’ll witness blooms as big as the cactus themselves, and wildflowers opening up for the first time learning to thrive before the summer hits. Not only will you see the plants come to life, but you’ll also witness wildlife taking their first steps after a colder winter.

Find yourself at Lost Dutchman RV Resort to see all that Arizona has to offer in the springtime.

Tidal Basin, Washington, D.C.
Spring super blooms are for more than just wildflowers! At the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., you’ll find cherry blossom trees exploding everywhere. This area brings thousands of tourists to the city every year, as you’ll be hard pressed to find such view anywhere else in the U.S. To avoid the swarms of tourists, plan to visit this area early in the morning to capture photos of the annual cherry blossom bloom.

Learn more about Tidal Basin prior to visiting to make the most out of your spring trip.

Check out nearby: Ed Allen's Campground & Cottages

San Juan Mountains, Colorado
The San Juan Mountains are truly one of the most picturesque places in Colorado for many reasons, but springtime makes the views even better. Between mountains and in the valleys, you’ll find fields of wildflowers blooming in all different colors. Thankfully, for those on a late start to see Spring unfold, these flowers come to full bloom in the Summer months, so you have some time to make your way up to see them.

Pick out the perfect trail for wildflower exploration with the help of the San Juan Mountain Association.

Check out nearby: Tall Texan RV Park & Cabins


Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho
Idaho may not be on everyone’s travel bucket list, but there’s a reason some people have fallen in love with the state. When the weather warms up, nature throughout the state does, too. Like wildlife awakening from a deep winter slumber, the flowers and vegetation unfold slowly but steady to start life again in the Spring. Speaking of wildlife, you can expect to see newborn wildlife here during the springtime, too!

Learn more about the forest and what it has to offer here.

Check out nearby: Blackwell Island RV Resort


Take a Look Around
Whether you know it or not, almost every state has wildflowers blooming this time of year. Check places like Instagram and Facebook to discover more about the areas around you to find a spring bloom locally. All you have to do is take a look around and do a little research on the area around you. Many states had heavy rain seasons this year, which means some blooms may be over by the time you get there, but there’s still a handful of spots across the U.S. that offer the first blooms of Spring to visitors willing to make the trek.