Death Valley National Park

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2021 Death Valley National Park - Wildflower Reports

Feb 18 2021 DesertUSA Reports: Snow at the upper elevations of the park. Very dry at the lower levels of the park.

Feb 9 2021 Death Valley NP Reports: A very dry fall, with rain/snow starting the last week of December is unlikely to produce a large bloom at low elevations. However, even on dry years there are usually a few flowers to be found.


The view from Wood Canyon.  NPS / E. Hoerner

Jan 29 2021 Death Valley NP Reports: The park is preparing to open Furnace Creek, Texas Springs, Sunset, Eureka, Saline Valley, and Homestake Campgrounds on Friday, January 29. 2021.

OPEN: most park roads, trailheads and overlooks are open, with exceptions noted below.
CLOSED:

  • Ice/snow closures: Emigrant Canyon Road/Wildrose Road, Titus Canyon Road, Dante's View Road.
  • Construction Closure: Bonnie Claire Road and Scotty’s Castle remain closed due to ongoing flood recovery work. 
  • The Saline Valley Warm Spring soaking tubs are closed to entry.

Jan 1 2021 Death Valley NP Reports: In support of the State of California's Regional Stay at Home Order, campgrounds are closed and permits are suspended. Lodging/hotels also close with these orders. Roads, trails, and overlooks remain open. Wildrose road is closed at the charcoal kilns due to snow & ice. Icy conditions may remain on additional backcountry roads at higher elevations.

 


Peak Blooming Periods for Death Valley are usually...

Mid February - Mid April at lower elevations (valley floor and alluvial fans)

* Best Areas: Jubilee Pass, Highway 190 near the Furnace Creek Inn, base of Daylight Pass * Dominant species: desert star, blazing star, desert gold, mimulus, encelia, poppies, verbena, evening primrose, phacelia, and various species of cacti (usually above the valley floor).

Early April - Early May at 2,000 to 4,000 ft. elevations

* Best areas: Panamint Mountains * Dominant species: paintbrush, Mojave desert rue, lupine, Joshua tree, bear poppy, cacti and Panamint daisies.

Late April - Early June above 4,000 ft. elevations

* Best areas: High Panamints * Dominant species: Mojave wildrose, rabbitbrush, Panamint daisies, mariposa lilies and lupine.

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When will the desert wildflowers bloom? We start our report in January, plan your visit to coincide with the peak of the bloom - keep up to date with DesertUSA's Wildflower Reports. Be sure to bookmark this page for weekly updates.

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