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From $6/night
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Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
The park closes at s...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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29.5903, -82.9330
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Learn more about alerts →Horse campers willing to call Wekiwa Springs (407-553-4383) up to 60 days out and bring Coggins paperwork get stalls, corrals, and direct river views that non-equestrian parks can't offer. Spring weekdays are the sweet spot before humidity climbs.
No horses, no stay. This facility is equestrian-only. Hikers can day-use the trails, but the deep sugar sand and spotty signage frustrate walkers, and there's no potable water, hookups, or cell service for anyone who needs those basics.
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Rated higher than 61% of graded campgrounds
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Context for the broader area surrounding Fanning Springs State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record. View official page →
Surronded by the stark beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Lake Cahuilla (pronounced Kah-wee-ah) is a favorite recreation area in the Coachella Valley. The park offers individual and group camping, fishing, picnicking, swimmings, special events and equestrian and hiking trails. RV and tent campers will find more than 150 spacious sites (46 with hookups) for individual and group camping. Amenities include showers, a dump station, and picnic/play areas, complete with barbecues, tables and lawns. Camp for the weekend or enjoy an extended stay. While swimming is not allowed in the lake, the huge swimming pool (open April through October), provides a welcome respite from the summer heat. The pool has lifeguard stations and showers. Expansive lawns, shaded areas, convenient parking and a picturesque setting make Lake Cahuilla an ideal setting for special events, ranging from company picnics to concerts to boat races. A new group area features barbecue grills for group services, bike racks, restrooms, and for equestrians, corrals, hitching posts and a horse trough. Whether it's a group event, family picnic or holiday camping trip, Lake Cahuilla offers some of the best recreation in the desert.
In Riverside County, CA, near the Santa Rosa Mountains, about 8 miles from Indio on the west side of the Coachella Valley. Take Interstate 10 west from Palm Springs, CA.
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The spring's perpetual 72°F temperature makes it a year-round destination, though each season offers its own rewards. Spring and fall bring the sweet spot of comfortable air temperatures and thinner crowds, ideal for leisurely exploration. Summer transforms the swimming area into a bustling aquatic playground—arrive early to claim your spot. Winter may chill the air, but it's the season for one of nature's most magical sights: West Indian manatees gliding into the spring run to escape the cold river waters.
Spring stays ~72°F year‑round enabling winter swimming; cooler air and lower visitation can be pleasant.
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Day‑use spring with adjacent picnic areas, boardwalks, restrooms, parking, boat access, cabins and glamping units managed by the park. Concession stand and picnic pavilions are noted by visitors.
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