Walker Canyon
Driving along the 15 free on your way to to Lake Elsinore you might notice hills of wild flowers along the hills that cover the valley, you might also notice a large amount of bumper to bumper traffic. The traffic is normal but the flowers that make this a scenic drive only happen in Late February up until early April. This year we haven’t had much of a bloom but if you spend a little time driving around you will discover golden patches of California poppy fields.
It is easy to get there, cruise down the 15 freeway, take exit Lake Street and on either side of the exit you will find wildflowers but if you are looking for Walker Canyon Road specifically head North and it is your first street.
It’s a great way to get yourself into the spring mode and to practice your floral photography skills. I had a fun time with numerous lenses including two Zeiss lenses 35mm and 50mm and a Tamron 10-24mm Wide Angle.
I hope you get the opportunity to go out there and enjoy part of California’s beauty before the heat comes in and all the flowers are gone. Below are a few of my shots from Walker Canyon.
Beavertail Cactus
Desert Dandelions
Desert Chicory surrounded By Notch-leaf Phacelia
29 Comments on “How to Find Beautiful Walker Canyon poppy fields in California”
We need more water in California.
Just driving through the freeways you can see the flowers normally, not this year though.
I miss the California poppys, haven’t seen them in years. I live in New Jersey since 94.
This is why I love CALIFORNIA among other reasons. We are truly the best state.
I love CALIFORNIA! I wish I lived there!
I always look forward to the spring time, no matter where I am. Thank you for the directions to find Walker Canyon. I always got lost before.
My pleasure Sophia, I hope you had a fun time there.
California poppies has to be the most beautiful flower.
What filters do you use?
On these shots it is just a ND filter from B+W Filters. 🙂
Beautiful flowers.
Your photos always inspire me, keep up the good work.
Thank you Gil, I appreciate it.
Easy directions thank you, I have been driving around looking for it.
That purple flower is gorgeous.
Jealous, I couldn’t find any this year.
It was a tough year for CA Poppies. Next year hopefully we have better luck.
The season is almost over, every flower I see is withering away.
What a gorgeous place.
Fun place to take photos after a good rain year.
hi! have you had a chance to see the fields this year? are they blooming?
Hi Leanna, sorry for the delay. Yes they are blooming. They looked amazing this year. 🙂
Hoping for a good rain this year, we could use it.
How far is this from San Diego? Delmar?
About 80 miles, so around 1hr 15 minutes. Enjoy the trip!
Are dogs allowed in the canyon?
Beautiful shots! Making our way there today. Do you know if dogs are allowed?
Thank you! You are allowed to bring dogs there but they discourage having dogs in the field. Every poppy holds seeds for next year so if they get destroyed before the season ends that’s one less poppy for next year. Have a great time! 🙂
I arrived too late. Maybe a better chance next year. 🙂
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