Top rated Nature preserves in Palm Desert

Experience the best that Palm Desert has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 41 places from Nature preserve category.

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Andreas Canyon Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 An amazing place with a short 1 mile loop... half of the hike is in the sun (bring plenty of cold water to drink) and the other is down in the shade of the oasis; if you start the hike on the trail to the right of the parking, you will go through the oasis first, but if you go to the left of the par...
4.90 (751 reviews) (~15.84 km from centre)
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Oak Glen Preserve
Nature preserve
This large protected area contains a botanical garden & Children's Outdoor Discovery Center.
4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~62.2 km from centre)
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Whitewater Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 This place is great for all ages. First, its easy to find as the only road there ends at the preserve. Be aware that there is very limited parking so get there early. There are a few manmade ponds that are very clean and next to them are many picnic benches to enjoy a meal at. There is zero food to...
4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~38.33 km from centre)
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Palm Canyon
Nature preserve
👍👍 This trail is located in Indian Canyons and has a per person fee to enter the park- $12. Absolutely recommend that you do the Palm Canyon trail earlier in the day- it gets HOT in the afternoons. It’s not a long hike but bring a water bottle with you- even if you’d think you don’t need it. The trail...
4.80 (702 reviews) (~14.39 km from centre)
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Monserate Mountain Preserve
Nature preserve
4.80 (270 reviews) (~82.48 km from centre)
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Palm Desert Cross
Nature preserve
Illuminated cross mounted on top of a hill, popular for moderate desert hikes with scenic views.
4.80 (236 reviews) (~3.39 km from centre)
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Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves
Nature preserve
👍👍 This is an amazing site and one that definitely rewards fortitude and preparation. The first time you go, you may be underwhelmed because many of the caves are difficult to spot and don't look like much from the outside. But the interiors are amazing and several of the caves go on for a nearly a mil...
4.80 (132 reviews) (~91.08 km from centre)
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Santa Ysabel East Preserve
Nature preserve
4.80 (114 reviews) (~70.7 km from centre)
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Vail Lake Trails
Nature preserve
4.80 (73 reviews) (~63.02 km from centre)
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Children's Forest Trailhead
Nature preserve
4.80 (62 reviews) (~80.96 km from centre)
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Daley Ranch Park
Nature preserve
Conservation area featuring 20+ miles of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus views.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~86.61 km from centre)
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
Nature preserve
Desert oasis & wildlife habitat with an education center, a butterfly garden & scenic trails.
4.70 (937 reviews) (~39.89 km from centre)
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Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Gorgeous little walk. Love that the water is so high. It is great
4.70 (862 reviews) (~74.72 km from centre)
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Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 This is one of my all-time favorite places to hike. It's not difficult, it's mostly flat with some small inclines. It's a great three to four mile hike along the Santa Margarita River. There's not a lot of people, due to the limited parking space at the trailhead. Even if you get in later in the day...
4.70 (743 reviews) (~86.99 km from centre)
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Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve
Ecological park
9,000-acre nature conservation with varying terrain & habitats, open trails & a visitor center.
4.70 (455 reviews) (~84.66 km from centre)
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Mission Creek Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Great place to visit. Hiking or dirt road walking both available. With permission you can have additional access. Very near the gate there is an easy walk with some shady stone houses with picnic tables, perfect for an easy lunch destination. Walk the road the 1.6 miles to the Stone House. Nice yard...
4.70 (194 reviews) (~36.95 km from centre)
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Sheephole Valley Wilderness
Nature preserve
Arid preserve featuring giant boulders, sand dunes & wildlife such as roadrunners & rattlesnakes.
4.70 (176 reviews) (~96.06 km from centre)
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San Jacinto Wildlife Area
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 What an awesome area to view and take pictures of wildlife! Occasionally there are rude auto drivers that annoy those of us who enjoy the quiet. There are several toilet facilities conveniently located.
4.70 (153 reviews) (~70.04 km from centre)
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
Nature preserve
4.70 (121 reviews) (~51.57 km from centre)
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Volcan Mountain County Preserve
Park
2,900-acre nature preserve with trails & viewpoints, plus picnic areas & seasonal ranger-led hikes.
4.70 (113 reviews) (~70.93 km from centre)
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