Palm Springs, California city lights - as seen from the the top of the tram ride. Well worth your fee to experience 8000' elevation, steep granite, big horn sheep, clean air, pine forest overlooking the San Andreas fault line in the warm, wide desert. Backpacking and cross country skiing easy access. Restaurant, gift shop, rental lockers, hikes, horseback and views!!
palm springs, California
Desert
terrain:
developed desert city next to mountain & high desert; San Andreas Fault nearby
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recreation:
parks, forests, rivers & lakes:
palm springs campgrounds
Marion Mountain - Idyllwild
Dark Canyon - Idyllwild
Salton Sea Campground
Mount San Jacinto State Park
California Deserts RV Parks
Joshua Tree National Park
Pinyon Flat Campground
Lake Cahuilla Camping
BLM Office Palm Springs
description:
Very developed resort & retirement city. Golf courses, vibrant downtown & elegant homes with manicured lawns. Nice restaurants.. for hungry campers coming in from the backcountry of Mount San Jacinto or Joshua Tree National Park.
local links:
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce
190 W Armado Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-325-1577
https://pschamber.org/
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Tour de Palm Springs - Bike Ride
Hiking in Palm Springs
San Gorgonio Wilderness Association
Palm to Pines Scenic Byway
Palm Springs Marathon
Palm Springs Farmers Market: SAT 9AM
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