Coachella Valley Preserve (Thousand Palms Oasis)
Indio, CA
Free (donations appreciated)
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(1,945 Google reviews)
What parents say
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Reviewers describe a stand of tall palms around a natural spring, reached by a mostly easy trail of a couple of miles with a boardwalk section through marsh. It is noticeably cooler in the palm shade. Carry water and stay on the paths. It has closed after flooding, so check before driving out.
Just northwest of Indio, this preserve hides a genuine palm oasis fed by the San Andreas Fault, reached on the easy, mostly flat McCallum Trail. It's a magical spot for kids to see wild fan palms and desert wildlife. Come at cooler times and pack your own water, and skip midday in summer.
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29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd, Thousand Palms, CA 92276, USA
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What visitors say
- Danelle Taylor★★★★★
This is the first oasis I have been too. It was incredible to be right in the middle of the palm trees. It was so much cooler in the shade of the thick group of palm trees. A natural spring made the ground wet. We also saw types of lizards we had never seen before. Make sure you carry water and stay on the trails. There is a short peek near by you can walk up and see 360 views. This is also on the San Andreas Fault Line. There is a sign that marks it but it is not otherwise obvious.
2 months ago
- Jeannette Monserratte★★★★★
This oasis is so nice! To be able to have a place where the animals can go and have water and relax is awesome.The palms trees are majestic as they surround the oasis and stand there so regal. This is a wonderful place to know about and visit in the Coachella area! So if you are visiting the Palm Springs or Rancho Mirage, stop by and see this tranquil area.
5 months ago
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