Shenandoahwildflowers
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in Shenandoah · September
- Fall, busiest season · Sep–Nov
174days to the next wildflowers seasonMar 21–Jun 30, The National Park Service says Shenandoah's wildflower display begins in late March, with pink azaleas in May and mountain laurel in June
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 10:53 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Shenandoah National Park through the year
- WildflowersMar–Jun
- SpringMar–May
- AzaleasMay–Jun
- Wildflower WeekendMay
- Mountain laurelJun
- Fall, busiest seasonNowSep–Nov
- WinterNov–Feb
Best spots around Shenandoah National Park
- Rose RiverSpring wildflowers are richest at the lower elevations along streams like this one
- Mill ProngAnother low stream the park names for its spring wildflowers
- Big Meadows and the banks of Skyline DriveLater in the season, the place for summer and fall wildflowers
- Limberlost TrailWalk it when the mountain laurel is blooming, usually most profuse in June
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Shenandoah Wildflowers (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Shenandoah Wildflower Weekend (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Shenandoah FAQ (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Shenandoah in spring (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Shenandoah in fall (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Shenandoah in winter (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in Shenandoah National Park in 2027?
The National Park Service says Shenandoah's wildflower display begins in late March, with pink azaleas in May and mountain laurel in June: Mar 21–Jun 30. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in Shenandoah National Park right now?
Not now: the wildflowers season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 174 days (Mar 21–Jun 30, The National Park Service says Shenandoah's wildflower display begins in late March, with pink azaleas in May and mountain laurel in June).
What blooms when?
Hepatica and bloodroot open the show in late March, then violets, trillium and lady's slippers. Pink azaleas follow in May, mountain laurel in June, and goldenrods, asters and wild sunflowers close the season into the fall. The park counts 862 wildflower species.Source: National Park Service, Shenandoah Wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When do the azaleas and mountain laurel bloom?
The dark pink azaleas generally bloom from late May to early June; mountain laurel is usually at its fullest in June. Both vary from year to year and with elevation.Source: National Park Service, Shenandoah FAQ ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When is Wildflower Weekend?
In 2026 the park's 40th annual Wildflower Weekend was May 2 and 3, with guided hikes and talks across the park. All programs are free and need no reservation.Source: National Park Service, Shenandoah Wildflower Weekend ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, on most trails: pets must stay on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and a few trails don't allow pets at all.Source: National Park Service, Shenandoah FAQ ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Shenandoah National Park?
Rose River: spring wildflowers are richest at the lower elevations along streams like this one; Mill Prong: another low stream the park names for its spring wildflowers; Big Meadows and the banks of Skyline Drive: later in the season, the place for summer and fall wildflowers; Limberlost Trail: walk it when the mountain laurel is blooming, usually most profuse in June.
When is the festival in Shenandoah National Park?
Wildflower Weekend, usually in May.
What is Shenandoah National Park like through the year?
Spring (Mar–May), Azaleas (May–Jun), Mountain laurel (Jun), Fall, busiest season (Sep–Nov), Winter (Nov–Feb), Wildflowers (Mar–Jun) and Wildflower Weekend (May).