Death Valley National Park: 196 miles north - Comprises more than 3.3 million acres of spectacular desert scenery, rare desert wildlife, complex geology, undisturbed wilderness and sites of historical interest. Death Valley is unique because it contains the lowest, hottest, driest location in North America. Nearly 550 square miles of its area lie below sea level. Ecologically, its plants and animals are representative of the Mojave Desert.

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: 55 miles south - The largest state park in California. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park offers a wide variety of recreational activities, many of which are not be available in other California state parks, from Auto Touring, Auto 4x4 Routes, Biking, Hiking/Backpacking, Wildlife Viewing & Bird Watching, to Horse Riding/Packing.

Rainbow Basin Natural National Landmark: 88 miles north
Mt. San Jacinto State Park: 53 miles west
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area: 85 miles northwest