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Waldo Lake
Lane County, Oregon
Willamette National Forest
Fees: NW Forest Pass
Activity: hiking
Elevation: 5420'-5450'
Current status (as of 5/25/25): early blooms
Notes:
The mosquitos here can be brutal. Save this one for a windy day.
Peak wildflower bloom at Waldo Lake is typically from mid-June through the end of July, but there may be some flowers blooming from late May until late 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.
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