Bombay Hookwildflowers
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in Bombay Hook · September
- Late flowers: cardinal flower, rose mallow, then goldenrod and Joe-Pye-weed · Aug–Sep
- Mosquitoes and biting flies · Jun–Sep
- Dutch Neck Road and Allee House area closed · Sep–Feb
185days to the next wildflowers seasonApr 1–May 31, Spring wildflowers, April and May, per the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 4:09 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge through the year
- Spring wildflowersApr–May
- Mosquitoes and biting fliesNowJun–Sep
- Water lilies bloomJun
- Late flowers: cardinal flower, rose mallow, then goldenrod and Joe-Pye-weedNowAug–Sep
- Dutch Neck Road and Allee House area closedNowSep–Feb
Best spots around Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
- Wildlife Drive12 miles by car, bike or on foot past freshwater pools, salt marsh, woods and fields; five walking trails start along it
- Bear Swamp TrailQuarter-mile accessible trail through forest and freshwater marsh; its 30 ft tower and floating platform aren't accessible
- Boardwalk TrailQuarter mile over the tidal salt marsh
- Parsons Point TrailOne mile through freshwater marsh and forest
How we know
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Wildlife (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28)
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in 2027?
Spring wildflowers, April and May, per the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Apr 1–May 31. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge right now?
Not now: the wildflowers season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 185 days (Apr 1–May 31, Spring wildflowers, April and May, per the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).
When do the wildflowers bloom?
Spring wildflowers bloom in April and are in full bloom in May. Water lilies follow in June; cardinal flowers, rose mallow and meadow beauties in August; tickseed sunflower, goldenrod and Joe-Pye-weed in September; bur marigolds in October.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Wildlife ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Are the bugs bad?
From June through September, mosquitoes and biting flies are very high. Refuge staff suggest long sleeves and pants, insect repellent and a head net.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Wildlife ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Is any part closed seasonally?
Dutch Neck Road and the area around the Allee House are closed to everyone except permitted hunters from September 1 to February 1.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge?
Wildlife Drive: 12 miles by car, bike or on foot past freshwater pools, salt marsh, woods and fields; five walking trails start along it; Bear Swamp Trail: quarter-mile accessible trail through forest and freshwater marsh; its 30 ft tower and floating platform aren't accessible; Boardwalk Trail: quarter mile over the tidal salt marsh; Parsons Point Trail: one mile through freshwater marsh and forest.
Are there closures or permits to know about in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge?
Dutch Neck Road and Allee House area closed (Sep–Feb).
What is Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge like through the year?
Spring wildflowers (Apr–May), Water lilies bloom (Jun), Late flowers: cardinal flower, rose mallow, then goldenrod and Joe-Pye-weed (Aug–Sep), Mosquitoes and biting flies (Jun–Sep) and Dutch Neck Road and Allee House area closed (Sep–Feb).