Antelope
Valley Poppy Reserve is open year round your but is most
visited during poppy season, March through May. April and
May are usually the best viewing months depending on how
much rain the fields get. There are eight miles of trails
to explore at the poppy reserve, all with views of the flowers.
While you are out visiting you might also see some of the
native wildlife: hawks, meadow larks, and lizards and snakes
all seem to enjoy the sea of color as much as the human
visitors do. Shaded picnic tables are available so consider
packing a picnic lunch for your day trip,
With the exception of service dogs, pets are prohibited
from the reserve. Under California state law, visitors are
also prohibited from taking flowers away from the reserve.
California poppies grow all over the Antelope
Valley.
The preserve is a great place to find them but if you do
a little exploring you can find some wonderful un crowded
areas of wild flowers. Bring your camera, comfortable shoes
and clothing and remember it can often be windy in the Antelope
Valley.
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