Deer Flat Refugewildflowers
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in Deer Flat Refuge · September
- Swimming allowed at Lake Lowell · Apr–Sep
185days to the next wildflowers seasonApr 1–May 31, Wildflowers, April to 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 2:29 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge through the year
- Swimming allowed at Lake LowellNowApr–Sep
- Wildflowers and returning songbirdsApr–May
- Fall color around Lake LowellOct
- Large flocks of ducks and geeseOct–Jan
Best spots around Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
- Observation Hill TrailThrough sagebrush uplands to a viewing platform over almost the whole Lake Lowell Unit
- Sagebrush TrailShort accessible interpretive trail from the visitor center to the Upper Dam
- East Dike TrailRuns through a variety of habitats
- Pollinator TrailOne of the trails near the visitor center
How we know
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Deer Flat 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 Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in 2027?
Wildflowers, April to 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 Deer Flat 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, Wildflowers, April to May, per the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).
When are the wildflowers best?
April to May, when a variety of wildflowers bloom and migrating songbirds return. Wildflowers are less common in summer.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When is the weather mildest?
September–October and April–May are usually neither too hot nor too cold. In summer the trails can be very hot with little shade.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Is there a fee, and can I bring my dog?
There's no charge to visit. Dogs are welcome on a leash of 6 feet or less, and waste must be packed out.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge?
Observation Hill Trail: through sagebrush uplands to a viewing platform over almost the whole Lake Lowell Unit; Sagebrush Trail: short accessible interpretive trail from the visitor center to the Upper Dam; East Dike Trail: runs through a variety of habitats; Pollinator Trail: one of the trails near the visitor center.
What is Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge like through the year?
Wildflowers and returning songbirds (Apr–May), Swimming allowed at Lake Lowell (Apr–Sep), Fall color around Lake Lowell (Oct) and Large flocks of ducks and geese (Oct–Jan).