Indio
Indio, a city of almost 80,000 residents, lies 25 miles east of Palm Springs on I-10 in the Coachella Valley.
Plan Around Indio
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Indio Details
Indio, a city of almost 80,000 residents, lies 25 miles east of Palm Springs on I-10 in the Coachella Valley. The town sprang up in the late 1800s as the halfway point for the Southern Pacific Railroad between Yuma, Arizona and Los Angeles, but today it's known as the "City of Festivals" for hosting famous events such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the country-music themed Stagecoach Festival. There are plenty of hotel, food and fuel options for Joshua Tree visitors en route to the park's southern entrance, 26 miles to the east.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Indio
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4.3 mi away
San Andreas Fault
The San Andreas fault bounds the park's south side, and is easily seen from Keys View.
4.9 mi away
Berdoo Canyon Road
Berdoo Canyon Road connects the south end of Geology Tour Road with Dillon Road, and requires 4WD vehicles with high clearance to navigate.
6.2 mi away
Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge holds most of the critical habitat for the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard within the Indio Hills Palms State Reserve and Coachella Valley Preserve.
6.5 mi away
Indio Hills Palms
Take a short drive into the Coachella Valley, and you will end up at this park.
7.7 mi away
Coachella Valley
Keys View is a favorite spot for Joshua Tree visitors seeking panoramic views of the Coachella Valley to the southwest.
