Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, Desert Hot Springs CA

Really unique true desert palm oasis, one of the only ones in this part of the world. It is open and parking is along the road so be careful with little ones getting out. They are working with county to get signage to slow down the vehicles. There are two potties and the suggested donation of $5 is a bargain. The California fan palms are amazing and all kinds of wildlife live in their skirts, not to mention the fruit that feeds many including ravens.

Awesome place. It's crazy to see that there's just this random water in the middle of the desert. Easy hike and you can spend as much or as little time there as you'd like. It was quite muddy in some areas, so watch your step. Depending on where you enter the trail, things like strollers may be difficult to bring.

Beautiful palms like no where else. We did a hike in November which was hot and dry. It must be exhausting in the summer heat.

We drove out here to see the Palm Trees. There is no parking lot so you have to park accross the street. Make sure you check their website for when they are open as the days open changes during the year. There are multiple trails that run through the area to various sites

This was a neat place to see an Oasis. The Palms are growing right in the middle of the desert because the fault has caused cracks in the earth, and water is seeping from the aquaphors, giving the Palms water. The trail takes you around and thru the huge palms. The trail is a little wet in some areas.

This conservancy is a public-private partnership. Several trails, all pretty easy. Unfortunately some of the trails were damaged by recent storms. Some were completely washed out. Big chunks of the boardwalk are gone. The Simone Pond is also indefinitely closed due to staff shortage. They need volunteers but there are no signs asking for people to sign up. The south trail head is littered with trash that people have dumped there, huge piles. They need to bring in a dump truck to haul it off. The trails are not well marked, especially at the south trail head. Make sure to tell someone where you will be in case you get lost. Also the visitors center is indefinitely closed for unknown reason. Met one docent, she was helpful and friendly. We made a donation. Place is dangerous, no police presence or enforcement rangers.

Good place to see the fault but many parts and trails closed. Also closed Monday and Tuesday which is strange.

Still recovering this November 2023 from some serious storms which did a lot of damage. Some restrictions on trails but also some new ones.
Enjoy.

I found this place to be quite unique. It has its own charm and beauty. Microclimate with overgrown palms, small ponds and surprising amount of crows. Definitely an escape from the harsh desert environment.

Absolutely gorgeous! Quite a few items on the trail were closed but it was still stunning. Met a guy at the entrance who said, “should I bring water? ” If you need to ask that on a hiking trip in the desert in August, I’m worried about you. Water water water all day.

Great place to experience an oasis. Shade in the desert. Park interpreter was very helpful and knowledgeable.

No parking on site, street parking only. Be careful. Rest room is available. No drone flight. Amazing Trail for visiting palm tree. Easy trail with some shadow. Also good place for taking photos. The palm tree is beautiful. Trail is easy. Me and my wife visit here by car.

Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve in the Coachella Valley Preserve has many different trails, one of which is the McCallum Trailhead. The trails are easy to walk and signage provides clear directions. California fan palms, many of the larger and taller ones, are upwards of 150 years old. It's a magical place in which fresh water seeps upward due to fissures formed along the San Andreas fault, forming pools and ponds, creating a unique environment for flora and fauna to thrive. Fan palms in this natural setting are never pruned of their dead fronds and form a skirt around the trunk of the tree. Palms are "big grasses (monocots), " and can be seen growing in the oasis preserve as small blades of grass, next to mature fan palm.

Amazing place. And great hiking trails for the family. Unfortunately, dogs are understandably not allowed here.