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Located east of Palm Springs, the Indio Hills Palms are stands of palm trees that are rarely seen in such profusion throughout the rest of the state.
Address: Thousand Palms Road Palm Springs CA USA
 1 760 393-3059
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Located south of Indio, this recreation area features boating, water-skiing and fishing.
Address: . Indio CA USA
1 760 393-3052
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Mojave Narrows Regional Park
Located beside the Mohave River, the park is ideal for fishing, boating, camping, hiking and horseback riding.
Address: 18000 Yates Road Victorville CA USA 92392
1 760 245-2226
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Declared a National Monument in 1936, Joshua Tree National Park provides campgrounds, hiking, biking, rock climbing and much more. Visitors center open daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Address: 74485 National Park Drive, 29 Palms, CA 92277-3597
1 760 367-5500
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Located in southern California, the Cleveland National Forest boasts 460,000 acres of area for people to explore. Inside are a number of trails, historic sites, target shooting areas, camping sites, fishing, ATVing areas, hunting and much more. Boasting a range of terrains, people will find many plant and animal species that aren't found in other areas of California.
Address: . . CA USA
1 858 673-6180
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Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is located near El Centro, and is used for off road recreation, camping, picnicking and baseball.
Address: Heber Road El Centro CA USA
1 760 767-5391
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Explore 1.6 million arces of diverse desert environment. Campgrounds available.
1 760 255-8801
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Popular with birdwatchers, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is also frequented by hunters, fishers and hikers. Primitive and RV campsites, hiking trails, boat launches and picnic areas are a few of the facilities found at the refuge. The refuge spans 30 mi (50 km) of the Colorado River, hitting communities from Needles, CA to Lake Havasu, AZ.
Address: . . CA/AZ USA
1 760 326-3853
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The Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park preserves a Native American village and seeks to educate visitors on the history of the area.
Address: . Tehachapi CA USA
1 661 942-0662
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Michael S. Wolfson Park
One of the links on the area's trail system, the park features a Victorian theme, a fountain, benches, a Braille-marked trail and gardens.
Address: DaVall and Frank Sinatra Drive Rancho Mirage CA USA 92270
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Situated in southern California between San Jacinto and Palm Springs, this park features hiking trails, campsites, picnic areas and a visitor center. Dogs are not permitted in wilderness areas of the California State Park System.
Address: . CA USA
1 961 659-2117
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This recreational area is located in the eastern Mojave Desert. Explore the limestone caverns at Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve, or explore El Pakiva and Tecopa Caverns. Tours are every weekend in summer. Six campsites are available on a first come basi: contact the park on availability.
Address: .
1 760 928-2586
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Boaters, anglers, hikers and campers all enjoy the Picacho State Recreation Area, which can be found near Winterhaven, CA.
Address: . Winterhaven CA USA
1 760 393-3052
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The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is well liked for its wildflowers and its hiking opportunities.
Address: Lancaster Road Lancaster CA USA
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The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is located in Borrego Springs, CA. Featured are a desert garden and a number of dry-climate wildflowers.
Address: 200 Palm Canyon Drive Borrego Springs CA USA 92004
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For the whole family, see over 50 different varities of endangered cats. For the year 2000 admission is free with donations accepted. Open Thursday though Tuesday 10:00am - 4:00pm and closed on Wednesday.
Address: . Rosamond CA
1 661 256-3793
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Once a private estate, the Moorten Botanical Garden is now open to the public and features collections of over 3,000 species of plants. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Address: 1701 South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs CA USA 92264
1 760 327-6555
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Saddleback Butte State Park is located 17 miles east of Lancaster, CA. This park features examples of joshua trees and other desert flora and fauna.
Address: Avenue J Lancaster CA USA
1 661 942-0662
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Living Desert features African and North American animal exhibitions, as well as botanical gardens, a wildlife hospital and an interactive discovery room.
Address: 47-900 Portola Avenue Palm Desert CA USA 92260
 Send an Email 1 760 346-5694
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Located roughly 35 miles east of Julian, the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area offers pay showers, picnic area and more.
Address: Highway 78 Julian CA USA
1 760 767-5391
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The Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland Sate Park can be found on Lancaster Road near Lancaster, CA.
Address: Lancaster Road Lancaster CA USA
1 661 942-0662
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Hiking, biking and guided walks available. Visitor center open daily from 8am till 6pm. Camping and accommodations close by.
1 760 786-2331
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