Wildflowers in Utah | Poppy Flower Fields

UPDATED: June, 2022

Poppy Flower Fields in Utah

One of my very favorite things about the Summer time is all of the beautiful wildflowers in Utah everywhere! I had seen pictures of these beautiful poppy fields in Utah for the past two years, but had never been able to see them until now. They are only in bloom for a short window of two weeks in June. The past two years I always seemed to be out of town right when they were blooming. However, this year, I finally got to see them! I was still a little bit late and didn’t get to see as many wildflowers as I would have liked. But I am so happy I finally got to see them and they were so beautiful!

How to Get to the Alpine Poppy Flower Fields

If you want to find these same poppy fields in Utah, Try this. You’ll drive through a really lovely neighborhood with beautiful homes! You’ll then come to a church and it will say that you have arrived. You will go on a walking trail and you will keep following the trail left until you see the horse stable and then the poppy fields will be on your right shortly after the stables.

I went on a weekday afternoon, which I know is not the best for lighting, but I wanted to go when it wasn’t as busy. When I was there, there was one other group taking photos. I am sure in the evening right before sunset would be a lot busier.

Please if you go, be respectful to the poppies! Do not step on them or pick them! And try to remain on regular paths as much as possible. The poppy fields are so beautiful and some of my favorite wildflowers in Utah. I promise you will not regret visiting them!

Note: Some people have said they have spotted rattlesnakes in this area so be cautious. I didn’t personally see any when I was there.

Mantua Poppy Flower Fields in Utah

How to get to the Mantua Poppy Flower Fields

The Mantua Poppy Fields in Northern Utah are absolutely incredible. They are very easy to find. All you have to do is enter “Mantua Poppy Fields” or “Box Elder Campground” into Google Maps. The poppy fields are just about an hour north of Salt Lake and it’s a nice little pleasant day trip.

As you are arriving, you will see tons of bright red poppies already on the side of the road and it is seriously awe-inspiring! Once you make it to the campground, the poppy fields are just a short drive away and you can’t miss them. There will be a parking lot and then you can explore as much as you want. There are definitely more poppies here than the Alpine location, although they are both beautiful.

Tips for the Mantua Poppy Flower Fields

Try to come early in the morning if you can to avoid crowds. Golden hour is the best time for lighting with your photos, but you will also be fighting crowds. Even in the middle of the afternoon on a Wednesday, there were quite a lot of people. Just be patient and look for spots with out people- there will be plenty because this area is pretty big.

The poppies always bloom in June, but each year is different. They are in their prime right now (June 10th, 2020) so make sure you go as soon as possible. Make sure to bring some snacks and a bottle of water because it gets really hot. Also, please be respectful of others and only walk on designated paths so you don’t trample any of the poppies.