Wildflower Destinations in the Pacific Northwest
Region: Eastern Washington
Okanogan Highlands, Spokane Valley, Columbia Plateau/Basin, The Palouse
Abercrombie Mountain
Stevens County, Washington
Colville National Forest
Elevation: 4975'-7308' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom on Abercrombie Mountain is typically from early July through the end of August, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-June until mid-September.*
Badger Mountain
Benton County, Washington
Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve
Elevation: 765'-1579' Activity: hiking, mountain biking (on some trails)
Peak wildflower bloom on Badger Mountain is typically from late March through late May, but there may be some flowers blooming from early March until early June.*
Dishman Hills
Spokane County, Washington
Dishman Hills Conservation Area
Elevation: 2385'-3570' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom in the Dishman Hills is typically from early April through the end of May, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-March until mid-June.* (In 2023, things are running about 3 weeks later than usual.)
Fishtrap Lake
Lincoln County, Washington
Bureau of Land Management
Elevation: 1980'-2170' Activity: walking/biking/hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Fishtrap Lake is typically from early April through early June, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-March until the end of June.* (In 2023, things are running a little later than usual.)
Hanford Reach/White Bluffs
Grant County, Washington
Hanford Reach National Monument
Elevation: 400'-700' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Hanford Reach/White Bluffs is typically from early April through the end of May, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-March until mid-June.* (In 2023, things are running a little later than usual.)
Horse Heaven Hills
Benton County, Washington
Bureau of Land Management
Elevation: 840'-1927' Activity: hiking, biking, or driving
Peak wildflower bloom in the Horse Heaven Hills is typically from late March through late May, but there may be some flowers blooming from early March until early June.*
Juniper Dunes
Franklin County, Washington
Bureau of Land Management
Elevation: 750'-1100' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Juniper Dunes is typically from late March through late May, but there may be some flowers blooming from early March until early June.*
Kamiak Butte
Whitman County, Washington
Kamiak Butte County Park
Elevation: 2900'-3641' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Kamiak Butte is typically from late April through late June, but there may be some flowers blooming from late March until late July.* (In 2023, things are running a little later than usual.)
Little Spokane River
Spokane County, Washington
Little Spokane River Natural Area
Elevation: 1563'-2450' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at the Little Spokane River is typically from late March through late May, but there may be some flowers blooming from early March until early June.*
Mount Spokane
Spokane County, Washington
Mt. Spokane State Park
Elevation: 3200'-5883' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Mt. Spokane is typically from early June through the end of July, but there may be some flowers blooming from early May until late August.*
Rattlesnake Slope
Yakima County, Washington
Rattlesnake Slope Wildlife Area (WDFW)
Elevation: 470'-1100' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Rattlesnake Slope is typically from late March through late May, but there may be some flowers blooming from early March until early June.*
Sherman Pass
Ferry County, Washington
Colville National Forest
Elevation: 5420'-6500' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Sherman Pass is typically from late June through late August, but there may be some flowers blooming from early June until early September.*
Steamboat Rock
Grant County, Washington
Steamboat Rock State Park
Elevation: 1585'-2290' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Steamboat Rock is typically from early April through the end of May, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-March until mid-June.* (In 2023, things are running a little later than usual.)
Steptoe Butte
Whitman County, Washington
Steptoe Butte State Park
Elevation: 2600'-3612' Activity: walking
Peak wildflower bloom at Steptoe Butte is typically from late April through late June, but there may be some flowers blooming from late March until late July.* (In 2023, things are running a little later than usual.)
Turnbull NWR
Spokane County, Washington
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
Elevation: 2250'-2350' Activity: walking/biking/hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Turnbull NWR is typically from early April through early June, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-March until the end of June.* (In 2023, things are running a little later than usual.)
Wallula Gap
Walla Walla County, Washington
BLM, Whitman College, McNary NWR
Elevation: 330'-1200' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Wallula Gap is typically from mid-March through mid-May, but there may be some flowers blooming from early March until the end of May.*
* 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.
