Desert View Picnic Area
Mount Laguna, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(214 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
A quiet roadside picnic area with tables, fire rings and an easy scenic loop trail to desert views. Reviewers say the restroom building is often locked, so plan for that. Parking is small. Temperatures drop quickly in the evening and a parking pass must be displayed. Good dark skies for stargazing.
Picnic tables on the edge of the escarpment with a straight drop-off view across the Anza-Borrego desert, plus a walkable section of the Pacific Crest Trail. It's windy and the drop is unfenced in places, so keep small children close to the tables.
Good for
- Ages 10+
Desert View Rd, Pine Valley, CA 91962, USA
$5 Adventure Pass per vehicle
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What visitors say
- Alan Krahenbuhl★★★★★
This picnic area was really nice place to stop. It has tables and fire pits. The bathrooms were available and clean. There are trails they lead to amazing views of the mountains and desert below.
7 months ago
- Naomi★★★★★
We sat on a picnic bench and marveled at the sky. No light, just tree-lined views and a few insect friends that were interested in our light. It's very dark, so a perfect place for stargazing during the new moon. Only one car drove by while we were out there.
2 months ago
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