LBJ National Historical ParkTexas bluebonnets
in Johnson City and at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall
Out of season: the next Texas bluebonnets season is in 2027.
Right now in LBJ National Historical Park · September
154days to the next Texas bluebonnets seasonMar 1–Apr 30, The National Park Service says bluebonnets bloom here in March and April
Next 7 days
- Rain likely · up to 90% chanceWednesday Night, Thursday, Thursday Night, Friday
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 12:32 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
LBJ National Historical Park through the year
- BluebonnetsMar–Apr
- Usually the rainiest monthApr
- Boyhood Home tours may be limited by heatJun–Aug
- Hot and humid, can top 100°FJul–Aug
Best spots around LBJ National Historical Park
- LBJ Ranch, near StonewallSelf-guided drive, free permit; its fields include a Wildflower Space
- Johnson Settlement, Johnson City1-mile trail where Johnson's grandparents lived in the 1860s
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, LBJ National Historical Park FAQ (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, LBJ National Historical Park wildflowers (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, LBJ National Historical Park basic information (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Of Soil and Water: Life on the LBJ Ranch (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak Texas bluebonnets in LBJ National Historical Park in 2027?
The National Park Service says bluebonnets bloom here in March and April: Mar 1–Apr 30. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in LBJ National Historical Park right now?
Not now: the Texas bluebonnets season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 154 days (Mar 1–Apr 30, The National Park Service says bluebonnets bloom here in March and April).
When do bluebonnets bloom at LBJ National Historical Park?
In March and April, as one of the early spring flowers, says the park. After rain through the fall, winter and spring the display can be glorious; in a dry year the flowers are sparse and scattered.Source: National Park Service, LBJ National Historical Park FAQ ↗ (opens in a new tab)
What else blooms at the park?
The park's list of recorded wildflowers runs past 70 names, among them Texas paintbrush, Indian blanket, winecup, Mexican hat and Drummond phlox; the Hill Country as a whole has over 450 species.Source: National Park Service, LBJ National Historical Park wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Does it cost anything to visit?
No. Neither district charges an entrance fee, and the driving permit for the LBJ Ranch is free, picked up at the LBJ State Park and Historic Site visitor center.Sources: National Park Service, LBJ National Historical Park basic information ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, LBJ National Historical Park FAQ ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I see the Texas White House?
Not for now: the Texas White House complex closed on January 2, 2024 for a major rehabilitation, and the park expects it to reopen in 2027.Source: National Park Service, LBJ National Historical Park FAQ ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in LBJ National Historical Park?
LBJ Ranch, near Stonewall: self-guided drive, free permit; its fields include a Wildflower Space; Johnson Settlement, Johnson City: 1-mile trail where Johnson's grandparents lived in the 1860s.
Are there closures or permits to know about in LBJ National Historical Park?
LBJ Ranch, near Stonewall: self-guided drive, free permit; its fields include a Wildflower Space.
What is LBJ National Historical Park like through the year?
Bluebonnets (Mar–Apr), Usually the rainiest month (Apr), Boyhood Home tours may be limited by heat (Jun–Aug) and Hot and humid, can top 100°F (Jul–Aug).