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Ocotillo Wells SVRA<br />
Ocotillo Wells SVRA is the largest of the<br />
Location: San Diego & Imperial<br />
SVRAs consisting of over 85,000 acres<br />
Counties<br />
of Southern California desert lands that<br />
include state, federal, and recently acquired<br />
Total Park Acreage: 85,000<br />
additions. The SVRA is located near the Year Park became an SVRA: 1981<br />
Salton Sea and covers portions of both San<br />
Annual Visitation: 412,819<br />
Diego and Imperial Counties. Ocotillo Wells<br />
Camping: Yes<br />
SVRA offers a wide range of opportunities<br />
for OHV recreation and exploration, as<br />
well as for hiking, biking, geocaching, and camping. In fact, it is possible to explore the<br />
park’s open environment and varied terrain for days without having to retrace your tracks.<br />
Visitors marvel at the many exotically named natural wonders such as Blowsand Hill, Devil’s<br />
Slide, Shell Reef, Gas Domes, Pumpkin Patch, and<br />
the badland features in the northwestern portion of the<br />
SVRA. Elevations at Ocotillo Wells SVRA range from<br />
176 feet below sea level to approximately 400 feet<br />
above sea level. The extreme terrain and intense<br />
climate have challenged both the skills and endurance<br />
of OHV recreation enthusiasts for generations.<br />
Facilities and Recreational Opportunities<br />
Day Use and Camping: Day use and camping<br />
facilities are available throughout most of the<br />
park, including open camping for up to 30 days<br />
per calendar year. Developed campsite areas<br />
include vault restrooms, shade ramadas, picnic<br />
tables, and fire rings. Additional shade ramadas<br />
and picnic tables are also available throughout<br />
the park for day use.<br />
Main Street Event Facility: The park is excited to announce the completion of the new<br />
Ocotillo Wells Special Events Facility. These facilities are ideal for vendors, product<br />
showcases, concerts, presentations, raffles, award ceremonies, family gatherings, and<br />
maybe even a wedding reception or two. The fully-accessible event center supports group<br />
sizes up to 300, and its amenities include three large shade ramadas, group barbecues,<br />
large serving tables, picnic tables, and a 10-foot diameter central fire pit for bonfires. A<br />
216<br />
California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission
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