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Bear Basin Road, Payette National Forest

Bear Basin Road, Payette National Forest is run by the USDA Forest Service. Its own timing: June and early July.

Bear Basin Road, Payette National Forest in pictures

Illustrative photos, not current conditions
Meadow, conifers and a visitor viewed from Bear Basin Road in Payette National Forest
Meadow, conifers and a visitor viewed from Bear Basin Road in Payette National Forest. Photo: U.S. Forest Service; individual photographer not named · public domain

What the USDA Forest Service says

“The sub alpine meadow is dominated by colorful flowering plants in an array of blues, pinks, yellows and whites.”
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When to go

In the source's own words; no peak claimed unless the source says so
  • June and early July“June and early July provide visitors the best opportunities for wildflower viewing.”

Before you go

Be sure that you safely park when stopping to view wildflowers along the way and stay mindful that other drivers are on the road.

Worth the drive

60 to 100 straight-line miles away

Deer Flat Refuge 99 mi

How we know

Every fact on this page, from these pages