March and April are generally the time of year when the bluebonnets (and other gorgeous Texas wildflowers) start popping up! Though some years aren’t as good as others (depending on the rain we’ve had that year and timing of freezes, etc.), you can normally find some good patches if you’re looking for them.
Whether you want to snap your annual bluebonnet photos or you have out-of-town guests visiting, check out one of these spots that typically have good stretches of bluebonnets each spring.
Since bluebonnet blooms change from year to year, I recommend checking Reddit or Facebook (or some similar forum) before driving very far, just to check that the bluebonnets are ready and came back this year.
And step carefully! Snakes sometimes love bluebonnet fields too!
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Muleshoe Bend
2820 Co Rd 414, Spicewood, TX 78669
This recreation area out west in Spicewood is a very reliable place to see bluebonnets — it’s well-known for its blooms and even hosts a bluebonnet festival each spring, Bluem.
Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is of course known for its wildflowers, and they make sure to have a solid patch of bluebonnets for visitors.
Love this spot? Consider a membership — it’s one of the best around town, imo.
St. Edward’s University
3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
If you don’t want to travel too far to snap your bluebonnet pics, St. Edward’s University on South Congress is a gorgeous spot. There are typically bluebonnet options all around the edges of campus, and you can walk or drive around the campus to find your favorite spot. Visitors can pay to park in ParkATX lots on campus.
Old Settlers Park
3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
Old Settlers Park in Round Rock has lots of open space, so you can typically find some good fields of bluebonnets.
Inks Lake State Park
3480 Park Rd 4 W, Burnet, TX 78611
Inks Lake State Park in Burnet is such a fun day trip, and the bluebonnets are just the cherry on top! You can find bluebonnets among the gorgeous pink rocks in the park for true Texas photos.
Brushy Creek Lake Park
3300 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Brushy Creek Lake Park in Cedar Park (which has an awesome playground, btw) has long been a favorite spot for photographers to take their bluebonnet photos each year. I definitely think the bluebonnets have decreased in the last few years, but you can still find some good ones in the park or by the trails.
Circle C Ranch Metro Park
6301 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78739
A great South Austin park with lots of space and trails, where you can typically find some great bluebonnet patches.
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy, Austin, TX 78744
The only state park within Austin city limits normally has some nice bluebonnet views! Take a hike and find your favorite patch.
Pace Bend Park
2805 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX 78669
Pace Bend Park is a favorite area park for nature lovers! It’s on Lake Travis and has cliffside views, and in the spring, it’s typically full of bluebonnets!
When do bluebonnets bloom in Austin?
You can find bluebonnets in Austin in March and April, with the typical peak in early April. The quality and timing of the bluebonnet blooms depend on the rain in the previous fall and winter. A cold spring will delay the bluebonnet peak and a warm spring will make it earlier.
Find out what else to do in March and April around Austin!
Want to find pick-your-own flower farms? Check out these Central Texas options.