Mojavesuperbloom
National PreserveAt Mojave National Preserve, March through April is the ideal time to see carpets of wildflowers, per the National Park Service; how strong and long the bloom is depends on rain and weather, and it isn't an annual event. Its usual window for this year has passed.
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About Mojave
- What it is
- A National Preserve in California
- What you'll see
- Desert wildflowers · best viewing March through April
- Before you go
- Roads: Cima, Kelbaker, Morning Star Mine and Kelso Cima roads are open; check conditions first.
Your guide to the area
- Pin color, each place's season now or next:
- Spring
Places on this map (2)
Best spots around Mojave National Preserve
Hole-in-the-Wall
Best spot
Estimated peak flowering late March to early April on the preserve's table; the park also suggests it for flowers in late April and May. Its information center, campground and picnic area are open
Kelso Dunes
Best spot
Estimated peak flowering late March to early April: sand verbena, dune primrose and other dune flowers; the road and trails are open
Cima Cinder Cones
Best spot
The earliest on the preserve's table: estimated peak flowering mid to late March
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Next season here: Desert wildflowers, March through April.
The year at Mojave
- Hole-in-the-Wall and Kelso Dunes: estimated peak floweringlate March to early April
- Mar: Cima Cinder Cones: estimated peak floweringmid to late March
- Apr: Cima Dome and Mid Hills: estimated peak floweringmid to late April
- May: High Peaks: estimated peak floweringearly May
Questions people ask
When is peak superbloom in Mojave National Preserve in 2027?
Best viewing: March through April. March through April is the ideal time to see carpets of wildflowers, per the National Park Service; how strong and long the bloom is depends on rain and weather, and it isn't an annual event.
Is it blooming in Mojave National Preserve right now?
Not now: its usual superbloom window for this year has passed. Next time: March through April, local timing.
When is the best time to see wildflowers in Mojave National Preserve?
March through April, the park says; how strong and how long the bloom is depends on rain and weather.Source: National Park Service, Frequently Asked Questions - Mojave National Preserve ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Does Mojave have a superbloom every year?
No: the park says the wildflower show is by no means an annual event, though a few well-timed soaking storms will produce a memorable spring bloom.Source: National Park Service, Wildflowers - Mojave National Preserve ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I see Mojave's wildflowers from the road?
Often, yes: some of the easiest to see are along the paved roads in April and May, on Cima, Morning Star Mine, Kelbaker and Kelso Cima roads. The park lists those roads as open; check its conditions page before you go.Sources: National Park Service, Wildflowers - Mojave National Preserve ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Alerts & Conditions - Mojave National Preserve ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Is Mojave's Kelso Depot visitor center open?
Its indoor area is closed; its outdoor areas, restrooms, parking lot and water filling are open.Source: National Park Service, Alerts & Conditions - Mojave National Preserve ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Mojave National Preserve?
The best spots are Hole-in-the-Wall, Kelso Dunes and Cima Cinder Cones. Hole-in-the-Wall: estimated peak flowering late March to early April on the preserve's table; the park also suggests it for flowers in late April and May. Its information center, campground and picnic area are open. Kelso Dunes: estimated peak flowering late March to early April: sand verbena, dune primrose and other dune flowers; the road and trails are open. Cima Cinder Cones: the earliest on the preserve's table: estimated peak flowering mid to late March.
What is Mojave National Preserve like through the year?
Mojave National Preserve has something to see in 3 months of the year. Cima Cinder Cones: estimated peak flowering: Mar. Hole-in-the-Wall and Kelso Dunes: estimated peak flowering: Mar–Apr. Cima Dome and Mid Hills: estimated peak flowering: Apr. High Peaks: estimated peak flowering: May.
How we know · Sources (3)
How we know
National Park Service, Frequently Asked Questions - Mojave National Preserve (opens in a new tab) (Oct 3) · National Park Service, Wildflowers - Mojave National Preserve (opens in a new tab) (Oct 3) · National Park Service, Alerts & Conditions - Mojave National Preserve (opens in a new tab) (Oct 3) National Park Service sources: no claim to original U.S. Government works.