Updated Sep 28
Pictured: Catoctin Mountain · typical peak lookMarylandwildflowers
When do wildflowers bloom in Maryland?
Wildflowers usually bloom from April to August.
Updated Sep 28.
Places by state
Maryland
- Catoctin MountainSeason over
Local timing: Apr 1–May 31
Official reports
Dated and linked
- Sep 28Park ServiceOwens Creek Campground open May through OctoberSource (opens National Park Service, Catoctin Mountain Park data in a new tab)
- Sep 28Park ServicePortions of park roads closed November into MarchSource (opens National Park Service, Catoctin getting around in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSeason begins early April; wildflower walks in April and May; Brown's Farm Trail, Big Hunting Creek, Blue Blazes Still TrailSource (opens National Park Service, Catoctin Mountain Park Wildflowers in a new tab)
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- Sep 27Park ServiceAdmission is freeSource (opens National Park Service, Catoctin Mountain Park Fees & Passes in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceVisitor center parking can be a challenge on busy weekends; overflow at Thurmont Vista, Hog Rock or Chestnut Picnic AreaSource (opens National Park Service, Catoctin hours in a new tab)
How do you track wildflowers? Each place moves through 5 stages: Not yet, Early, Good, Peak and Fading. Every stage we show comes from a dated report with its source, and every forecast lists its sources.