Here’s Where And When To See Millions Of Fireflies Dance Across America This Spring

This is a great spot for East Coasters to get an eyeful of the firefly action. The forest generally sees firefly displays between mid-June and early July, with areas like Salmon Creek, Little Minister Creek, and the Kelly Pines campground attracting the most bugs. Expect the show to start between 10 p.m. and midnight.

This beautiful forest park is home to some of the tallest trees in the country and hosts a special Firefly Festival each May. The bugs are typically flashing between mid-May and early June, but the festival runs May 10 to 27, 2019. Visitors can hop on the Fireflies Trail between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. for the best chance of spotting the show.

This park is perhaps the most famous place to watch synchronous fireflies work their magic. The park is such a popular spot for firefly gazing that officials have set up a lottery system to allow visitors timed access to the park during firefly season. The lottery was free in years past, but attendees will now need to pay $25 to enter the drawing. The lottery opens on April 26 and closes on April 29, 2019, with the winner being notified on May 10. The lucky few will be able to enter the park between late May and the third week of June to watch the fireflies dance.

Don’t feel like heading to a public park? This private property in Tennessee is owned by the Bennett family and opens its doors to firefly enthusiasts each year. Visitors can pay $10 to visit the beautiful fields of the estate in mid-June and watch the lightning bugs.