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Bonney Meadows/Boulder Lake
Hood River County, Oregon
Mt. Hood National Forest
Fees: none
Activity: hiking
Elevation: 4365'-5230'
Current status (as of 11/17/24): not blooming
Notes: If you have a high-clearance vehicle, you can access Bonney Meadows with zero effort by driving to Bonney Meadows Campground.
Peak wildflower bloom at Bonney Meadows/Boulder Lake is typically from early June through late July, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-May until mid-August.*
Typical year:
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* The dates given on this Web site for each location's blooming season are only estimates and can vary from year to year. Weather conditions in the winter and spring can shift these dates by up to a month, especially in the mountains. For the latest updates, check the Oregon Wildflowers or PortlandHikers Facebook groups, or browse the most recent postings to iNaturalist or Instagram.