Wildlife
Riverside County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
BLM-managed desert oasis and wetland complex east of the Salton Sea where Coachella Canal seepage and natural springs support California fan palms, mesquite bosque, desert pupfish habitat, and major Pacific Flyway bird use. Trails and boardwalks explore palm groves and salt-marsh edges in an otherwise barren Colorado Desert basin.
| Region | Riverside County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 33.4996, -115.8484 |
| Manager | BLM Palm Springs–South Coast Field Office |
| Habitat | Fan-palm oasis / desert wetland |
| Wildlife | Migratory birds, pupfish, desert bighorn (range) |
| Access | Dirt roads off Hwy 111 / Salt Creek area |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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