Photography Parks Near Palm Springs

Discover 5 parks for photography within driving distance of Palm Springs

Mount San Jacinto State Park

Idyllwild, California
20 miles away

"A popular desert resort city, Palm Springs visitors enjoy quick access to the park via the Aerial Tramway for cooler temperatures and mountain recreation."

A scenic alpine park featuring granite peaks, forests, and the iconic Mount San Jacinto summit.

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Wildwood Canyon Property

Yucaipa, California
46 miles away

"Palm Springs visitors appreciate the cooler foothill climate and diverse habitats for birdwatching and hiking."

A tranquil park with grasslands, oak woodlands, and sweeping mountain views.

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Salton Sea State Recreation Area

North Shore, California
52 miles away

"Palm Springs is a popular desert resort city, and visitors often explore Salton Sea SRA for its unique wildlife and scenic desert landscapes."

A desert park on California’s largest lake, known for birdwatching, fishing, and camping.

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Borrego Springs, California
55 miles away

"Palm Springs visitors enjoy a day trip to Anza-Borrego for off-roading, scenic drives, and exploring the park’s diverse desert landscapes."

California’s largest state park, renowned for wildflowers, canyons, and desert vistas.

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Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area

Borrego Springs, California
60 miles away

"Palm Springs visitors enjoy a day trip to Ocotillo Wells for off-roading and unique desert landscapes, complementing the city’s resort offerings."

A premier off-highway vehicle park with 85,000 acres of desert terrain for OHV recreation.

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