As of today, out of season, returns ~February. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
When winter rainfall and mild temperatures align, the soils of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park erupt in carpets of annual wildflowers and colorful blooms across desert flats, canyon bottoms, and foothills.
Bloom intensity is highly variable year-to-year and dominated by a mix of annual species (sand verbena, desert sunflower, primroses, poppies) plus perennial shrubs and desert lilies.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Henderson Canyon Road flower fields (roadside viewing) |
| Borrego Palm Canyon Trailhead (Palm Canyon campground parking) |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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