Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 11055 East Dr, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USA

Phone: +17603637190

Opening hours

Sunday: 7:30AM–5PM

Monday: 7:30AM–5PM

Tuesday: 7:30AM–5PM

Wednesday: 7:30AM–5PM

Thursday: 7:30AM–5PM

Friday: 7:30AM–5PM

Saturday: 7:30AM–5PM

Reviews

Max Rudolph

Jun 13, 2022

If you need an escape from the desert heat this is an awesome option. Lots of shady seating areas and plenty of trail options. Even for those that aren't outdoors people. The boardwalk is clean and fairly well maintained. The trails lead to amazing views and are well laid out. Make sure to bring a set of binoculars because there are sure to be colorful birds chirping in the trees and deer grazing on grasses.

XoXo, love, Deborah

Jun 2, 2022

Had a lot of fun here! Very accessible and easy to walk. Beautiful and inspiring nature all around!! Serenity at its best!

Shannelle Whitaker

May 12, 2022

This place is a must see if you're in Morongo Valley. It's free and there are a few hike options to see different areas of the preserve. Just watch out! we encountered many snakes along the path

hanakyle moranz

Feb 22, 2022

This is a gorgeous preserve! As amateur birders we were able to see many as we hiked, and the paths and trails were a pleasure to walk on. Nothing was too tricky or challenging, and the seating areas and benches were convenient and made it easy to relax for a few.

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Questions & Answers

Is the preserve pet friendly

Nessia Robinson | Jun 30, 2018
Thomas Koch | Jul 1, 2018

No pets in preserve, Covington Park around corner is pet friendly. Whitewater preserve allows pets on leash.

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Is there trails for hiking

Phillip Duran | Aug 3, 2020
Christina McNichols | Aug 4, 2020

There sure is!! There's longer ones and shorter ones. Just make sure to bring water and stay hydrated!

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Is there a regularly guided bird watching tour?

Rolande | Jun 29, 2020
frisky dingo | Jun 30, 2020

That is a grate question I do not know but you can go to their website and call with any questions

Do we HAVE to wear clothes?

Adam Bein | Jun 30, 2019
Keith Hardin | Jul 1, 2019

Yes , cause no body wants to see you without them

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Does it cost to get in?

James Aspell | Jun 30, 2018
David Moore | Jul 1, 2018

No cost you will enjoy the planked trails..

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Is there a good place to go swimming here?

Delbert Mitchell | Jun 22, 2021
Johnny Tolbert | Jun 23, 2021

There is no where to swim in Big Morongo

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Is there camping nearby?

Dawn Lemieux | Mar 1, 2021
Caren Oldfield | Mar 2, 2021

Big Morongo is day use only but there is reservation camping in Joshua Tree Nat'l Park, about 30 miles away. There may be KOA and other RV parks in the Coachella Valley, but I'm not certain.

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We were at the preserve yesterday and noticed there was no water in the marsh. Has the riparian flow been altered or blocked? We've never seen it without water.

Michael Shames | Jun 29, 2020
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve (Owner) | Jun 30, 2020

Water can be observed on the west side of the Marsh Trail, the spillway near the Mesquite Trail and all along the west side of the Mesquite Trail. The Marsh was dry of surface water, observable from trails, the summers of 2018 and 2019 but has steadily increased since mid October.

Ticket prices and trail ?

Isaac Young Kim | Jun 29, 2020
Kyle Coollins | Jun 30, 2020

It is all free. Very nice wilderness trail thru wetlands if you can believe that. I saw deer and mountain goats on my first visit.

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Can you ride a bike

Karen Reinhart | Jun 30, 2019
mark wilson | Jul 1, 2019

No bikes

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