Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

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11055 East Dr
Morongo Valley, CA 92256

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, nestled in the Little San Bernardino Mountains, is a renowned desert oasis and one of California's largest cottonwood and willow riparian stream habitats. With its diverse landscape spanning 31,000 acres and elevations ranging from 600 to 3000 feet, the preserve is a vital part of the Morongo Basin's natural and cultural history. It is internationally recognized as an Important Bird Area, attracting numerous rare and unusual bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Devoted to the exploration, preservation, and stewardship of the preserve, Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is dedicated to protecting and managing its resources. They offer educational programs, access for wildlife viewing, and recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy this unique ecosystem. The preserve, which was incorporated into the Sand to Snow National Monument in 2016, is currently recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Hilary, and donations are welcomed to aid in the restoration of its trails and boardwalk.

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4.566 reviews
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Chris H.
11/12/2023

What a bunch of nice staff & volunteers. The lady at the entrance was friendly & informative. She gave my kids a bingo card/scavenger hunt which my kids really enjoyed. There's a bathroom adjacent...

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Nichole R.
10/12/2025

The preserve has some nice walking trails and beautiful scenery, but several paths are currently closed or hard to walk due to flooding damage which washed out the boardwalk. The long trail is...

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Grace T.
4/13/2025

This was a place that popped up on Yelp and some other site. The trails were okay but not amazing. On a warm day, it was a tad stinky and many insects were swarming. I don't think I would come...

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Rich T.
3/30/2025

We added the preserve to our Joshua Tree vacation and we were so glad we did! If you enjoy a bit of hiking and birding then this a great place to stop. The geology makes a bit of a desert oasis...

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Tony H.
6/18/2023

A unique area to hike out in the Palm Springs area. I've been to Joshua tree before so when my friends said we were going for a quick nature walk hike out in this area I was expecting it to be a...

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