town.el centro

lodging
El Centro California & the entire Imperial Valley depend on it's agriculture. Underground geothermal activity in this region is used for producing electric power. Along Interstate 8 there are numerous primitive hot springs to enjoy, as well as sand dunes for off-road enthusiasts. Plenty desert camping all around this region.

elevation: -45'

population: 37,800

zip code: 92243

Desert

terrain:
flat low lying desert with agriculture

location:
Imperial County
North of Mexicali
on Interstate 8

= ECC

recreation:

Back Road Exploration

Baja Mexico closeby

Camping

Hiking

Hot Springs

Off-Roading

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Anza Borrego State Park

Colorado River

Campgrounds
To make a campground reservation nearby click below

description:
Middle of the Imperial desert, border crossing - access to Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

local links:

El Centro Chamber of Commerce
1095 South 4th St. El Centro, CA 92243
760-352-3681
http://www.elcentrochamber.org

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