Providence Mountains State Recreation Area

Providence Mountains State Recreation Area

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / California

Location: In the eastern Mojave Desert off of Interstate 40, 16 miles northwest of the Essex Road exit.
Facilities: 6 primitive family campsites, hiking trails, self-guided nature trails, picnic areas, restrooms, visitor center, exhibits (é).
Activities: Camping, hiking, guided tours.
Special Features: Park is located on the east side of the Providence Mountain range, with dramatic views of the surrounding Mojave Desert. Features include Mitchell Caverns, the only limestone caverns in California's state park system; and the Mary Beale Nature Trail, offering a self-guided walk through the desert.
Address: c/o Inland Empire District Office
17801 Lake Perris Dr
Perris, CA 92571
Phone: 760-928-2586;
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=615
Size: 5,890 acres. Elevation: 4,300 feet.

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