Wildflowers near Phoenixday trips within 250 miles
Where can I see wildflowers near Phoenix?
We track 4 wildflowers places within 250 straight-line miles of Phoenix, in Arizona. The nearest is Mingus Mountain, about 77 miles away (local timing: July and August, after the summer rains).
Organ Pipe Cactus usually starts first (local timing: between February and April) and Grand Canyon South Rim ends last (local timing: Flowers from May through September).
Checked Sep 29. Sources: US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Mingus Mountain ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: Wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Grand Canyon National Park: Wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab) National Park Service sources: no claim to original U.S. Government works.
- 4places within 250 miles
- 77 minearest: Mingus Mountain
- Mar 15week with the most places in their window (2)
Pick your week
Pick a week: the places usually in their window then light up. Each place's own usual window, or its region's or state's timing where it has none (labeled); not a forecast.
Week of Feb 1
- Usually peaking this week
- Other weeks
Usually in peak the week of Feb 1
- Organ Pipe Cactus
Local timing: between February and April
119 miles from Phoenix
By distance from Phoenix
- 77 miMingus MountainLocal timing: July and August, after the summer rains
- 105 miSaguaroLocal timing: often best mid-late March
- 119 miOrgan Pipe CactusLocal timing: between February and April
- 172 miGrand Canyon South RimLocal timing: Flowers from May through September
Questions people ask
What's the closest wildflowers to Phoenix?
Mingus Mountain, about 77 straight-line miles away. Local timing: July and August, after the summer rains.Source: US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Mingus Mountain ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When is the best week for wildflowers near Phoenix?
Usually the week of Mar 15: 2 of the 4 places with timing are in their usual window then (Saguaro and Organ Pipe Cactus). A season can run early or late.Sources: National Park Service, Saguaro National Park: Flowers ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: Wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where does the wildflower season start first near Phoenix?
Organ Pipe Cactus (119 miles): local timing: between February and April.Source: National Park Service, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: Wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How far are these places from Phoenix?
From 77 to 172 straight-line miles; roads are longer. 1 are within 100 miles.