There is currently a water shortage at the park. No filling is allowed.
Wildflower Information
Each spring, Picacho Peak State Park transforms into a vibrant display of wildflowers, with the Sonoran Desert bursting to life in a sea of color. Visitors can marvel at the purple hues of Coulter’s lupine, the bright orange of California poppies, and the striking yellow blooms of Palo Verde trees, creating a breathtaking contrast against the desert landscape. This park is known for its occasional "super blooms," where the wildflowers are especially abundant, making it one of the best spots in Arizona to experience this natural wonder. Please check back often to see up-to-date wildflower images from the park.
Generally, your best chance of spotting wildflowers is from mid-February to mid-March, but bloom times can vary. While we all hope for another banner wildflower season, we cannot predict exactly when the best blooms will occur. Use this page as your guide to the current wildflower situation at Picacho Peak State Park, and also refer to our main wildflower page for bloom information in other popular state parks. Don’t miss the chance to witness the colorful magic of the Sonoran Desert this spring!
2/25/2026: Barren on flowers at this moment. Brittlebush is drying out and the lupine are starting wane a little. Very few poppies. The weather is expected to heat up over the next 10 days, so there will likely not be any new blooms.
2/17/2026: Scattered blooms of poppies along the Nature Loop Trail. Lupine lining the roadways are showing off their stuff. The brittlebush is providing a beautiful yellow element. Overnight the park received .15 inches of rain, and coupled with the lower temperatures, we are anticipating more bloom activity over the next week.
02/10/2026: Still scattered blooms of poppy, lupine, and some globe mallow. Higher than normal temps in the 80's are impeding the spread of blooms. This weekend, temperatures will drop and we are hoping for more of a show. Mid-February is usually when the blooming really picks up, so keep checking for updates!
02/03/2026: Scattered blooms presenting on the Nature Loop and in some of the washes. With the warm weather lately, the lush green is starting to brown a little. We are looking at temps hovering around 80 for the next week, with a possibility of showers and lower temps in the high 60s and low 70s after that.
01/05/2026: Over 4 inches of rainfall since September 1, 2025. Stay tuned for more information...
