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No reports yet this season for Lava Beds National Monument.
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 7:40 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Lava Beds National Monument through the year
- Most snowJan
- WildflowersNowMar–Sep
- Yellow bells on Gillem BluffApr–May
- Hottest monthJul
Best spots around Lava Beds National Monument
- Thomas-Wright Battlefield TrailSpectacular wildflowers in late spring and early summer; 1.1 miles one way
- Gillem BluffYellow bells, biscuitroot and daggerpod on top, a 550-foot climb
- Schonchin Butte TrailWoodland-stars along the lower part of the trail
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Lava Beds wildflowers (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Lava Beds weather (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Lava Beds operating hours and seasons (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Hiking at Lava Beds (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in Lava Beds National Monument in 2026?
The National Park Service says Lava Beds' flower show starts as the snow melts in March and lasts into September: Mar 1–Sep 30. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in Lava Beds National Monument right now?
There's no official report yet this season.
When do the wildflowers bloom?
In waves from March into September, not in one spring burst: sagebrush buttercup in March and April, phlox in April and May, balsamroot in May and June, mariposa lilies in July and August.Source: National Park Service, Lava Beds wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
What weather should I expect?
Cold weather can come any time of year, and snow has been recorded in every month. July is usually the hottest month.Source: National Park Service, Lava Beds weather ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Is the park open all year?
Yes. In winter snow occasionally closes park roads until they're plowed.Source: National Park Service, Lava Beds operating hours and seasons ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I pick the flowers?
No: leave them for other visitors to enjoy.Source: National Park Service, Lava Beds wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Lava Beds National Monument?
Thomas-Wright Battlefield Trail: spectacular wildflowers in late spring and early summer; 1.1 miles one way; Gillem Bluff: yellow bells, biscuitroot and daggerpod on top, a 550-foot climb; Schonchin Butte Trail: woodland-stars along the lower part of the trail.
What is Lava Beds National Monument like through the year?
Most snow (Jan), Wildflowers (Mar–Sep), Yellow bells on Gillem Bluff (Apr–May) and Hottest month (Jul).