Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is a state-protected reserve of California, United States, harboring the most consistent blooms of California …
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Apr 28, 2025
There were not many flowers April 25th, 2025, but the visitor ceter is still worth a visit. You can watch an informative video. There are some walks. The staff is friendly and informative and told us…Full review by 517elleb
Apr 16, 2025
Went there a couple weekends ago and there was absolutely nothing. And the ranger at the gate won't tell you this even if you ask but will gladly get your $10. They are still hanging on to the super …Full review by B5191EXjerrys
Apr 11, 2024
I was hoping for a super bloom but due to extensive rainfall California has experienced the weeds have stunted the poppy growth. There were some poppies but not what I was hoping for. But there are …Full review by Lynette51
Planning to go this weekend 26th April. Is it still worth it ?
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THere is the State Parks site (search Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve for the link) which provides information on the state of the poppy/wildfire bloom. Apparently it might still be well …
THere is the State Parks site (search Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve for the link) which provides information on the state of the poppy/wildfire bloom. Apparently it might still be well-worth a visit.
Are the poppies still blooming as of April 10, 2019?
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Yes! The poppies were spectacular on April 15, 2019. Go early if you can, to avoid the crowds. The buds were still closed when we arrived, but were fully open just after 10am.
I am wondering if the poppy reserve still have poppies currently, April 10, 2019. I have heard the Lake Elsenor ones are finished. Thank you.
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As of April 12th, the reports are the poppies Antelope Valley are near peak. When we visited, the rangers said they believed the poppies would last through April.
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California State Parks moved from a block or on-sale day reservation period to a rolling window. The public can reserve the highly sought-after campsites and lodging six months...
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