Florida Fall Foliage 2026
In a typical season, the limited peak falls around November 12, with a November 8–16 window. Panhandle river bottoms and cypress swamps can run later, from late November into early December; elsewhere, there is no meaningful season. High ground and valleys typically peak together, with bald cypress, sweetgum, hickory, and red maple most relevant.
Seasonal model estimate. Timing remains uncertain; check recent reports before traveling. Source: seasonal timing model. Calculated .
What changes color here
- bald cypress
- sweetgum
- hickory
- red maple
Panhandle late November to early December. Everywhere else, no meaningful season.
What to shoot instead
Concentrate on Panhandle river bottoms and cypress swamps, especially for bald cypress. Elevation is not a useful timing tool here because the 250-foot and 50-foot zones typically peak on the same date.
Real color within a drive: Alabama , Georgia , South Carolina
Where to shoot in Florida
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Recent reports from Florida
Report what you sawCommon questions
- Does Florida have a fall foliage season?
- Effectively no fall color outside a few panhandle river bottoms and cypress swamps. Panhandle late November to early December. Everywhere else, no meaningful season.