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The Best Spots to See Bluebonnets in Texas in 2025

Every year, I go on a mad bluebonnet dash across Texas! As a Texas travel blogger, I know people all over the state are looking to take those coveted pictures of bluebonnets and relish their beauty for the short time they are here. However, as I plan my trips, I always start with a nice little Google search and find myself wildly disappointed.

If you look up where to see bluebonnets in Texas, you will get lists of cities with thousands of roads and parks, which isn’t much help. They just plop you into a city and don’t tell you where to go. Or the lists are regurgitated from years before, and those places no longer produce bluebonnets!  I want to know where to visit Bluebonnets now in 2025, not back in 2015, when all these bot sites seemed to source their info. I remember chasing photo locations for years, learning that after one bad season, they never returned.

So, I set out to write this blog post as an up-to-date list of authentic places to see and take pictures of bluebonnets in Texas, along with locations where you will actually find this state flower of Texas.

a field of purple flowers called Bluebonnets

Texas Bluebonnets Season

We’re particularly excited about 2025 because the early rains are an exciting sign that we will have a blooming bluebonnet season this year.

Yes, the best places to find bluebonnets are in Marble Falls, Brenham, Big Bend, Kingsland, Burnet, Ennis, etc. However, if you want to know where to go when you get to those cities, I am here to help.

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guidebook for exploring Texas in a bluebonnet field
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So, pack your camera, gather your friends and family, and make sure you’re prepared for the adventure ahead. On your Texas road trip to view the stunning bluebonnets in full bloom, don’t forget to equip yourself with the right car travel accessories for a smooth and enjoyable journey. And if you’re looking for the perfect bluebonnet-themed gifts, check out our curated list of gift ideas!

Locations only for our Email Subscribers!

There are so many great bluebonnet fields, but in order to keep them relatively untouched, we are only offering up certain locations to our email subscribers. If you don’t want to miss some of the prettiest fields, often less touched by people, make sure to subscribe below!

When Is the Best Time to See Bluebonnets in Texas in 2025?

In short, mid-March to mid-April, with some lucky spots still lingering in late April. In May, you’ll find other wildflowers, but not bluebonnets. We think this map is a great resource for showing you the path (general and subject to change).

Last year, during the first week of March, I was driving through Burnet and saw bluebonnets out right in front of the famed Bluebonnet Cafe and along the side roads. We also saw many bluebonnets on our drive from Houston to Austin.

However, it’s always best to rely on wildflower reports. We highly recommend using these groups to help you find wildflowers in your area and stay more up-to-date than our little legs can!

Best Pages Groups for Finding Bluebonnets in 2025

Texas Bluebonnets and WIldflowers (Facebook)

Texas Wildflowers (Facebook)

Chasing Bluebonnets (Facebook)

Texas Wildflower Reporter (Facebook)

The Texas Wildflower Watch (Instagram) – As of now, it has not been updated for 2025, but you can check the tags.

Texas Travel Series (Instagram) – Our page has a highlight dedicated to bluebonnets. Please tag us in your photos.

Also, bookmark this page and visit regularly, as we will keep it updated! You can also submit your photos by tagging us @texastravelseries, where we have a bluebonnet highlight to help you find bluebonnets in real-time. Additionally, if you find the blooms have withered out and are no longer around, please also send your photos so we can update them accordingly.

A field of Bluebonnets

A Few Things About Bluebonnets

Before we get into seeing bluebonnets, let’s get into some common courtesy and fact-checking. While it is not illegal to pick bluebonnets, you are not allowed to pick anything from government or private property. Therefore, don’t pick it up if it’s not on your land.

Bluebonnets are beautiful wildflowers that capture everyone’s attention with their mesmerizing and soul-soothing sight. However, it’s important to be careful around them. If you, your kid, or your pets accidentally trample them, the flowers will not only be sad and squished for the next person but may also be affected for years to come. Therefore, being mindful and respectful of nature is crucial when enjoying the outdoors.

That’s why many popular places don’t have bluebonnets anymore. Too many people stomped all over them, and they didn’t bloom the following year. Let’s not ruin it for others; don’t stomp on the wildflowers, and watch the little ones who don’t know any better. Let’s be good stewards of our Texas land.

vibrant garden filled with blooming bluebonnets

The Best Spots to See Bluebonnets in Texas in 2025

Marble Falls

Located south of Burnet, on Highway 281, Marble Falls is undoubtedly one of the best bluebonnet destinations. The parks actively plant bluebonnets and maintain them so that we can enjoy their beauty. In Marble Falls, you will see lots of bluebonnets on the sides of the roads, as well as glamping and scenic spots. Here are the best (and safest spots to take pictures).

A woman in white dress on a field of Bluebonnets

Bluebonnet Cafe

Bluebonnet Cafe is a famed icon of Marble Falls with its famous pies and all-day breakfast. It’s a busy spot, especially on weekdays, due to the names it attracts, but part of what makes it so iconic are the bluebonnets nestling outside of the restaurant that make it seem like you’re walking into a picture.

Bluebonet cafe in Marble Falls

Turkey Bend Recreation Area

We expect Turkey Bend Recreation Area to be another stunner this year and a place you should add to your Texas Bluebonnet Trail Map. If you’re looking for the best spot, I recommend heading over to Muleshoe Bend.

Bluebonnet House

What might just be one of the most photographed houses in Texas is known as the Bluebonnet House. This abandoned home from the mid-19th century is situated in a field of beautiful wildflowers and is a popular spot for photography. It’s been a little sparse in previous years, but we’re feeling good about 2025.

We recommend visiting this place on a cloudy day or at sunset. It is the best time to take photographs of the house without harsh light messing up the pictures.

Just a friendly reminder – while the bluebonnets may be tempting, please remember not to cross the fence. There are plenty of beautiful bluebonnets that extend beyond the fence line where you can capture stunning photos without trespassing. Let’s all respect the rules and enjoy the beauty of nature responsibly.

Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area – Near Marble Falls

Just under an hour from Austin, Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area in Spicewood, Texas is famous for its spectacular bluebonnet displays along the Colorado River. This park is known for having vast fields of bluebonnets to wander through, thanks to the work of the LCRA parks. It seems that there are bluebonnets as far as the eye can see.

fields of bluebonnets

With six miles of trails and plenty of space to stretch around and take photos of the beautiful flowers, we are confident that you will see beautiful bluebonnets this year and for years to come. They were at their peak last year March 30th so make sure to add to them to your list. Don’t forget to check location tags on social media or follow LCRA parks for the update.

Other Areas

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Fredericksburg

This town is another popular location to see bluebonnets, with spots that remain popular year after year. Fredericksburg itself makes it easy with its own bluebonnet map and watch (2025 map coming soon). Based on previous years, we hope to also see bluebonnets at Enchanted Rock State Park and Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, but we will leave that up to time to tell us.

Willow Loop

Willow City Loop is a scenic 13-mile driving spot that starts just outside Fredericksburg. It winds through rolling hills where you can see cows lying out in pastures of bluebonnets and flowers. The scenic drive is truly breathtaking when the vibrant flowers are in full bloom.

The colorful petals of the wildflowers create a stunning contrast against the lush green landscape, making it a sight to behold. Just be careful when traveling this loop on weekends, as its popularity does cause delays and bumper-to-bumper traffic on what are usually open roads.

Wildseed Farms

Wildseed Farms is one of the most popular spots for the Texas state flower. Even when it’s not bluebonnet season, you’ll find a diverse range of flowers here that will take your breath away. There’s no admission fee, so you can stroll around at your leisure and take in the stunning scenery. Don’t forget to visit the seed store before you leave. You can take some bluebonnet seeds home to grow your mini wildflower farm!

While you won’t be able to sit in the blooms like you may be able to at some parks, it sure is a great place to see rows and rows of bluebonnets not affected by careless wanderers trampling on the blooms.

Grapetown Vineyard & Farm

On Saturday, April 12, join Bluebonnet Festival at Grapetown Vineyard & Farm for a fun-filled day. Enjoy the stunning wildflowers and picturesque countryside, meet adorable baby goats and groove to live local music. It’s the perfect way to spend the day outdoors with family and friends! Get your tickets in advance here.

a field of blue and white flowers

Ennis

Let’s go to none other than the “Official Bluebonnet City of Texas” itself, Ennis. This charming city near Dallas boasts the well-deserved title bestowed upon it by the State Legislature. And it’s not hard to see why!  Ennis is famous for its 40 miles of bluebonnet trails that they track and map out yearly.

So many beautiful flowers are laid out across different parks, including on the paths leading to Sugar Ridge Winery and along the Ennis Texas bluebonnet trails. Currently, the trails are expected to roll out from April 1-30, with a designated bluebonnet trail map you can follow. However, with the weather, things are always subject to change.

As we get updates, we will add them here; For now, enjoy our photos from previous years.

Bluebonnets found in Ennis TX

Brenham

Located on Highway 290 between Austin and Houston, Brenham is known for having some amazing multi-colored flowers in addition to bluebonnets that spring along the roads, with longhorns grazing in the pastures surrounded by these gorgeous blooms. In the spring, the Brenham Chamber of Commerce conducts a Wildflower Watch and posts on its blog bluebonnet sightings that are spotted in the surrounding area.

Brenham should be blooming anytime now in this season. Luckily, they make it easy with an entire 2025 wildflower driving map that takes you from Round Top through Washington County, with so many different stops along the way. You should plan on visiting either the Marble Falls area or plan on heading up to Ennis if you want to visit beginning-mid April.

There are a few spots that particularly stand out for wildflowers!

Old Baylor Park

Last year, Old Baylor Park is looking sparse for the rest of the season. However, every year it sets a beautiful background with the old building and the blanket of bluebonnets.

Colorful wildflowers grow in front of a charming log

Sacred Heart Church

Technically in Latium (very important when mapping so you don’t go to the wrong Sacred Heart Church), there is a beautiful field of red paintbrushes growing up in front of the white church. Like most, places around Brenham, it’s past it’s prime but the sparse blooms are still gorgeous.

white church stands amidst colorful wildflowers

Retreat Hill Farm

This incredible Cox family graciously opens up their ranch for people to come and take as manny bluebonnet and red paintbrush pictures as their hearts desire! They have certain paths and trails, and even port-a-potties to stay comfortable. While past their peak, Retreat Hill farm is looking good at least for a week or two longer.

Austin

As a central Texas destination, Austin has several parks that make fore some great bluebonnet pictures!

beautiful field filled with bluebonnets