Big BendTexas bluebonnets
along the park's paved roads
Out of season: the next Texas bluebonnets season is in 2027.
Right now in Big Bend · September
- Rainy season, afternoon storms · Jul–Sep
126days to the next Texas bluebonnets seasonFeb 1–Mar 31, The National Park Service says February and March are the best time to see Big Bend bluebonnets
Next 7 days
- Windy · winds up to 25 mphTuesday Night, Wednesday, Thursday Night, Friday
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 7:06 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Big Bend National Park through the year
- Big Bend bluebonnetsFeb–Mar
- Mountain laurel bloomsMar–May
- Cactus bloomApr–May
- Hottest monthsMay–Aug
- Rainy season, afternoon stormsNowJul–Sep
- Campgrounds full every nightNov–Apr
Best spots around Big Bend National Park
- The park's paved roadsOver 100 miles; bluebonnets grow thickly along them in normal years
- River RoadPictured by the park for its early spring wildflowers
What to look for
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Big Bend blue to purple wildflowers (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Plants of Big Bend (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Big Bend: advice for busy times (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Big Bend scenic drives (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Big Bend: What did I see? (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Big Bend weather (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak Texas bluebonnets in Big Bend National Park in 2027?
The National Park Service says February and March are the best time to see Big Bend bluebonnets: Feb 1–Mar 31. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in Big Bend National Park right now?
Not now: the Texas bluebonnets season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 126 days (Feb 1–Mar 31, The National Park Service says February and March are the best time to see Big Bend bluebonnets).
Is the Big Bend bluebonnet a different flower?
Yes: it's Lupinus havardii, which the park calls the tallest of the Texas bluebonnets. It blooms earlier than the Hill Country's, with February and March the best time.Sources: National Park Service, Big Bend blue to purple wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Plants of Big Bend ↗ (opens in a new tab)
What happens in a superbloom year?
Winter rain is rare here, but when it comes the desert floor can be carpeted with wildflowers, and the bluebonnets turn whole hillsides blue instead of lining the roads.Sources: National Park Service, Plants of Big Bend ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Big Bend blue to purple wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Do I need to book a campsite for bluebonnet season?
Yes. Every campsite in the park needs a reservation, and from November through April the developed campgrounds and the Chisos Mountains Lodge are full every night.Source: National Park Service, Big Bend: advice for busy times ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Big Bend National Park?
The park's paved roads: over 100 miles; bluebonnets grow thickly along them in normal years; River Road: pictured by the park for its early spring wildflowers.
What is Big Bend National Park like through the year?
Big Bend bluebonnets (Feb–Mar), Mountain laurel blooms (Mar–May), Cactus bloom (Apr–May), Hottest months (May–Aug), Rainy season, afternoon storms (Jul–Sep) and Campgrounds full every night (Nov–Apr).