The Jane S. Pinheiro Interpretive Center,
offeris a short video, wildlife and plant displays and
gift shop, is open daily during the wildflower season.
Before you enter the reserve there are a few rules you
need to know.
Do not pick the flowers they are all protected. Stay on
the trails to avoid crusting the flowers and stepping
on a rattle snake.
Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve hsa a per vehicle parking
fee so fill up the car with the whole family. There are
some parking spots along the main road if you don't mid
walking. The preserve can get really crowded at the weekend
so arrive early.
Update: Due to state-wide budget cuts, the park is closed
to vehicle traffic during the off season but access was
still available for walk-ins. The parkis open to vehicles
from March 1 until May 31 or the end of the wildflower
season. Call (661) 724-1180 for recorded wild flower updates.
An afternoon picnic is a great way to
cap off a hike on one of the eight miles of dirt trails
that that all connect in a loop around the reserve. There
is also the Jane S. Pinheiro Interpretive Center that
offers, a short video presentation about the reserve,
wildlife and plant displays and a gift shop that is open
daily during the wildflower season. Entrance to the reserve
is free, but there is a parking fee.
