Wildflower Super Bloom Road Trip: Daffodil Hill Open for 2019 | Volcano

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Every spring, Daffodil Hill explodes with thousands of beautiful blooms, attracting visitors from around the world. It is estimated that today, Daffodil Hill is carpeted with approximately 300,000 bulbs when in full bloom.

It is unknown how long this season will last as they are expecting more rain 4/2-4/7. They are only open as long as the weather allows so please check the weather forecast before visiting. As always, please call (209) 296-7048 prior to your visit.

Admission and parking is free, but donations are accepted which help pay for bulbs for future plantings.

• You’re welcome to pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic in the designated picnic area.
• For those making the trek on two wheels please be aware they only offer gravel/dirt parking for your motorcycle. Only skilled riders are suggested.
• Please be respectful to the property and stick to the walking paths. This ensures the flowers will look as good as possible for as long as possible.

Daffodil Hill is open from 10 am to 4 pm, seven days a week (weather permitting.) Both admission and parking are free. Please note, pets are not allowed.

About Daffodil Hill

Daffodil Hill is a ranch owned by the McLaughlin family since 1887, and is located at 18310 Rams Horn Grade, Volcano, CA 95689. In the early days of the Gold Rush, Daffodil Hill was a regular stopping place for teamsters hauling timber from the Sierras down to the Kennedy and Argonaut Mines, and for eastbound travelers heading for the Comstock Lode on the Amador-Nevada Wagon Road (Highway 88).

In 1877, after coming west from New York and Ohio, Arthur McLaughlin and his wife, “Lizzie” van Vorst-McLaughlin purchased the ranch from Dutchman Pete Denzer, who planted a few daffodils around his residence in remembrance of his home country of Holland. Arthur and Lizzie continued to plant additional daffodils to beautify the ranch.

Daffodil Hill is situated in a beautiful mountain setting at the 3,000 foot elevation in Amador County. With pine trees, the original 1880’s barn, wagon wheels, gold rush era mining equipment and antique farming implements, it appeals to anyone with a love of nature and history. Flowers are everywhere and peacocks, chickens, miniature donkeys (Rosie and Sunshine), and a horse (Hannah) are also there for young and old alike to enjoy.

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