Catoctin Mountainwildflowers
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in Catoctin Mountain · September
- Owens Creek Campground open · May–Oct
185days to the next wildflowers seasonApr 1–May 31, The National Park Service says Catoctin's wildflower season begins in early April; the park leads wildflower walks in April and May
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 2:23 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Catoctin Mountain Park through the year
- Wildflower walksApr–May
- Owens Creek Campground openNowMay–Oct
- Parts of park roads closedNov–Mar
Best spots around Catoctin Mountain Park
- Brown's Farm TrailOne of the park's recommended places to look for wildflowers
- Big Hunting Creek pull-offsRoadside pull-offs along the creek the park recommends for wildflowers
- Blue Blazes Still TrailAnother trail the park names for wildflowers
How we know
National Park Service, Catoctin Mountain Park data (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Catoctin getting around (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Catoctin Mountain Park Wildflowers (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Catoctin Mountain Park Fees & Passes (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Catoctin hours (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in Catoctin Mountain Park in 2027?
The National Park Service says Catoctin's wildflower season begins in early April; the park leads wildflower walks in April and May: Apr 1–May 31. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in Catoctin Mountain Park right now?
Not now: the wildflowers season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 185 days (Apr 1–May 31, The National Park Service says Catoctin's wildflower season begins in early April; the park leads wildflower walks in April and May).
Are there guided wildflower walks?
Yes, in April and May. Ask at the visitor center for dates and meeting places.Source: National Park Service, Catoctin Mountain Park Wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I pick flowers or collect seeds?
No. Picking wildflowers and collecting their seeds are both illegal in every national park.Source: National Park Service, Catoctin Mountain Park Wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Is there a fee, and when is the park open?
Admission is free. The park is open every day from dawn to dusk.Sources: National Park Service, Catoctin Mountain Park Fees & Passes ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Catoctin hours ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Catoctin Mountain Park?
Brown's Farm Trail: one of the park's recommended places to look for wildflowers; Big Hunting Creek pull-offs: roadside pull-offs along the creek the park recommends for wildflowers; Blue Blazes Still Trail: another trail the park names for wildflowers.
Are there closures or permits to know about in Catoctin Mountain Park?
Parts of park roads closed (Nov–Mar).
What is Catoctin Mountain Park like through the year?
Wildflower walks (Apr–May), Owens Creek Campground open (May–Oct) and Parts of park roads closed (Nov–Mar).