Chasing Blooms and Big Skies: An East Coast Wildflower Road Trip
If your idea of a perfect spring day includes wildflower spotting, stargazing, and sleeping under the stars (whether it’s in a tent, cabin, or your home-on-wheels), the Spacious Skies Spring Bloom Trail is calling. This 15-stop trail winds from Georgia to Maine, following the colorful path of wildflowers as they burst to life up the East Coast. And, with flexible camping options and a commitment to inclusive, welcoming spaces, this route makes spring travel feel like one long, blooming invitation to get outside.
Follow the Bloom North
The beauty of the Spacious Skies Campgrounds Spring Bloom Trail is that it mirrors the rhythm of spring itself. Starting in Savannah, Georgia in March—where Azaleas and Camellias steal the show—it stretches up to Maine, where Painted Trillium and Blue Violets pop in mid-May.
Along the way, you’ll catch glimpses of:
Oconee Bell in South Carolina’s Table Rock State Park
Trillium and Oxeye Daisies on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau
Queen Anne’s Lace and Wild Geranium in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge backcountry
Sea Rocket and Black-Eyed Susan in New Jersey’s coastal dunes
And, eventually, Bee Balm and Goldenrod lighting up the Northeast in late spring
This trail isn’t just about pretty flowers—it’s a slow roll through state parks, historic sites, and scenic drives like the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park.
Choose Your Camping Style
One of the best parts of the Spring Bloom Trail? You can camp your way:
RVers can bring their own rig or reserve one (already set up and waiting) at several of the Spacious Skies campgrounds.
Tent campers can pitch under the stars and next to the blooms.
Cabin lovers can cozy up in fully equipped digs—perfect for chilly spring nights or anyone not into zippers and poles.
Glamping more your thing? They have options for you too!
This flexibility makes it easy for first-timers and seasoned outdoor folks alike to join in the bloom-chasing fun.
More Than Just Campgrounds
Spacious Skies isn’t just about the land—they’re about the people. All people. The company is celebrating its fourth year by deepening its mission to make the outdoors feel welcoming to everyone. They’ve partnered with Black Folks Camp Too, LGBT+ Outdoors, Latinos Outdoors, and Girl Camper to ensure their campgrounds are inclusive, accessible, and joyfully diverse.
They’re also stargazers at heart—each month has a sky theme (April’s is “Planetary Love”), with events like nature hikes and recycling challenges. We love a little cosmic magic to go with our campfire and morning coffee!
Stops to Look Out For
We’ll soon dive deeper into a few gems along the trail, so stay tuned for insider tips.
Until then, map your own bloom trail, pack your hiking shoes and binoculars, and remember: you don’t have to do the whole trail. Even one or two stops can deliver a spring recharge.
