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Buffalo Riverwildflowers
National RiverAt Buffalo National River, Jack-in-the-pulpit and trilliums bloom from March to May on the park's wildflower checklist, per the National Park Service (a season, not a peak). Its usual window for this year has passed.
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About the Buffalo River
- What it is
- A National River in Arkansas
- What you'll see
- Spring woodland wildflowers · March to May (a season)
- Before you go
- Safety: Don't count on cell service anywhere in the park.
Sources (1)
Right now on the Buffalo River
Right now on the Buffalo River · October
- Great blue lobelia blooms · July to October
Your guide to the area
- Pin color, each place's season now or next:
- Spring
Places on this map (2)
Best spots around the Buffalo National River
Lost Valley Trail
Best spot
One of the park's named day-hiking trails; backcountry camping isn't allowed on it
Indian Rockhouse Trail
Best spot
A Lower District trail near Buffalo Point; backcountry camping isn't allowed on it
Around the Buffalo River
Next season here: Spring woodland wildflowers, March to May.
The year on the Buffalo River
- Bloodroot and bluets bloomFebruary to April
- Jack-in-the-pulpit and trilliums bloomMarch to May
- Columbine, blue phlox and fire pink bloomApril to June
- Purple coneflower and wild bergamot bloomJune to September
- Great blue lobelia bloomsNowJuly to October
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in the Buffalo National River in 2027?
Season: March to May. Jack-in-the-pulpit and trilliums bloom from March to May on the park's wildflower checklist, per the National Park Service (a season, not a peak).
Is it blooming in the Buffalo National River right now?
Not now: its usual wildflowers window for this year has passed. Next time: March to May, local timing.
When do wildflowers bloom along the Buffalo River?
From late winter into fall, by the park's checklist. Bluets, bloodroot and spring beauty start in February; jack-in-the-pulpit and trilliums bloom from March to May, columbine and blue phlox from April to June, and great blue lobelia from July to October.Source: National Park Service, Wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Which wildflower blooms first along the Buffalo River?
Blue phlox is one of the first to bloom each spring, the park says.Source: National Park Service, Wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Will my phone work on the Buffalo River's trails?
Don't count on it: cell service is unreliable in the park.Source: National Park Service, Hiking Trails ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I camp along the Buffalo River's Lost Valley or Indian Rockhouse trails?
No: backcountry camping isn't permitted on the Lost Valley, Tyler Bend Campground, Indian Rockhouse or Buffalo Point Campground trails.Source: National Park Service, Hiking Trails ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in the Buffalo National River?
The best spots are Lost Valley Trail and Indian Rockhouse Trail. Lost Valley Trail: one of the park's named day-hiking trails; backcountry camping isn't allowed on it. Indian Rockhouse Trail: a Lower District trail near Buffalo Point; backcountry camping isn't allowed on it.
What is the Buffalo National River like through the year?
Buffalo National River has something to see in 9 months of the year. Bloodroot and bluets bloom: Feb–Apr. Jack-in-the-pulpit and trilliums bloom: Mar–May. Columbine, blue phlox and fire pink bloom: Apr–Jun. Purple coneflower and wild bergamot bloom: Jun–Sep. Great blue lobelia blooms: Jul–Oct.
How we know · Sources (2)
How we know
National Park Service, Wildflowers (opens in a new tab) (Oct 3) · National Park Service, Hiking Trails (opens in a new tab) (Oct 3) National Park Service sources: no claim to original U.S. Government works.