Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge/Coachella Valley Preserve
The Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge helps protect the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard and its habitat.
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Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge/Coachella Valley Preserve Details
Located southwest of Joshua Tree National Park in the I-10 corridor, the [Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge](http://www.fws.gov/saltonsea/Coachella/CV_index.html) helps protect the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard and its habitat, the last undeveloped sand dune ecosystem in the Coachella Valley. The wildlife refuge abuts the [Coachella Valley Preserve](http://coachellavalleypreserve.org/), home of the Thousand Palms Oasis, where visitors can hike, picnic, and visit the Palm House visitor center. You can reach these parks by taking exit 137 off I-10, then head north on Washington Street.
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Nearby Parks Around Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge/Coachella Valley Preserve
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2.2 mi away
Cathedral City
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2.7 mi away
Tahquitz Canyon
Although the trail clocks in at just under 2-miles, it still packs a huge punch when it comes to beautiful scenery.
4.2 mi away
Palm Springs
The most well-known of the gateway cities for Joshua Tree National Park is Palm Springs.
4.9 mi away
Mount San Jacinto State Park
Although it is located in Southern California, do not expect to have sunshine and warm weather during your visit to this park.
5.0 mi away
San Jacinto Peak
Known both as Mt. San Jacinto and San Jacinto Peak, the highest peak in the San Jacinto Mountains stands at 10,834 feet.
