Natural History Wanderings

The official Diamond Valley Lake Web site reports

Wildflowers at DVL
Wildflowers are blooming at Diamond Valley Lake!
The seasonal wildflower trail is open Wednesdays through Sundays from March 2 through the end of the wildflower season.
The trail – part of the Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserveprotected area – is accessible from the DVL Marina. Entry fees are $10/car for parking and $3/person for trail access.

For more information about visiting the trail, click here. For more information about the wildflowers often found there, click here. For more information about the walking and hiking trails at Diamond Valley Lake, click here.

Visitors are asked to stay on designated trails to avoid encountering rattlesnakes and harming native species and habitats in the protected area.

The DVL Marina and trails are open Wednesday through Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. Hours until March 10 are 6 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (no entry after 3:30 p.m.). Hours after March 10 are 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (no entry after 4:30 p.m.). Please contact the DVL Marina at (951) 926-7201 for the latest information on hours and fees.