Pictured Rockswildflowers
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in Pictured Rocks · September
- Boat tours · May–Oct
199days to the next wildflowers seasonApr 15–Jun 10, The National Park Service says Pictured Rocks' spring wildflowers pop up anytime between mid-April and early June
Next 7 days
- Frost possible · low 33°FFriday Night, Sunday Night
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 12:19 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore through the year
- Spring wildflowersApr–Jun
- Boat toursNowMay–Oct
- Black fliesMay–Jun
- Snow on the groundNov–Apr
Best spots around Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- Grand Sable DunesOrchids in sheltered pockets, then hoary puccoon and Lake Huron tansy
- Sand Point Road and the trail to Munising FallsDense stands of tall cow-parsnip in early to mid-summer
- Sand Point Marsh TrailBright pink water smartweed above the water, from mid-summer into fall
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Pictured Rocks Wildflowers (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Pictured Rocks FAQ (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Pictured Rocks scenic sites (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Pictured Rocks basic information (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in 2027?
The National Park Service says Pictured Rocks' spring wildflowers pop up anytime between mid-April and early June: Apr 15–Jun 10. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore right now?
Not now: the wildflowers season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 199 days (Apr 15–Jun 10, The National Park Service says Pictured Rocks' spring wildflowers pop up anytime between mid-April and early June).
What blooms after spring?
Early to mid-summer brings shade-tolerant forest flowers, water-lilies on inland lakes and orchids; mid to late summer and early fall is the time for goldenrod, joe-pye-weed, milkweed and asters in fields and meadows.Source: National Park Service, Pictured Rocks Wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I pick the flowers?
No. Picking isn't permitted, and several species are protected by the state. Use the boot-brush stations at trailheads so you don't spread invasive plants.Source: National Park Service, Pictured Rocks Wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Will there be bugs in spring?
Black fly season generally runs from mid-May through mid-June.Source: National Park Service, Pictured Rocks FAQ ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?
Grand Sable Dunes: orchids in sheltered pockets, then hoary puccoon and Lake Huron tansy; Sand Point Road and the trail to Munising Falls: dense stands of tall cow-parsnip in early to mid-summer; Sand Point Marsh Trail: bright pink water smartweed above the water, from mid-summer into fall.
What is Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore like through the year?
Boat tours (May–Oct), Black flies (May–Jun), Snow on the ground (Nov–Apr) and Spring wildflowers (Apr–Jun).