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INFORMATION

AGUA CALIENTE

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A San Diego CountyCamping Park

Wilderness Cabin Camping

RULES AND REGULATIONSAlcoholic Alcoholic beverages are permitted provided BeveRAges: the alcohol content does not exceed 20%.cAmPfiRes: Must be confined to existing stoves or fire

rings. See ranger for current campfire rules. No fires after 11:00 p.m.

cAmPiNg: No more than eight people and two tents per camp site.

DRoNes: Remotely piloted aircraft and drones are prohibited.

fiReARms & Firearms and weapons are not permitted weAPoNs: in any County Park.fooD & DRiNks: Only plastic water bottles are allowed at

the pools. No other food or beverages are permitted at the pools.

geNeRAToRs: Generators are allowed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., so long as the noise does not disturb the peace and quiet of the campground or neighboring sites.

iNDooR Pool: Kids under the age of 14 are not allowed at the indoor pool.

Noise: To ensure each park guest's pleasure and peace, quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.. Excessive noise and loud music is discouraged at all times.

PeTs: Pets are permitted if they are properly restrained and under the control of the owner. Dogs must be licensed, restrained on a leash not longer than six feet, and attended at all times. Dogs are not allowed in cabins or on trails.

TRees: Do not tie or hang ropes, wire, or tents to trees. Do not drive nails, screws, or staples into trees.

vegeTATioN All plants, animals, natural features, and & NATuRAl archaeological resources are fully protected feATuRes: and may not be damaged, injured, or removed. Please check with your ranger for firewood for sale. Please do not gather wood from within the park.wAsTewATeR: Please dispose of all waste water in an approved

dump station, never on the ground.YouTh: All persons under 18 years of age must be

accompanied by a legally responsible adult with medical authorization for each child while camping in the park.

Agua Caliente Regional Park offers seven 320 square-foot cabins featuring interior light-ing and temperature controls, a table and chairs, two queen-size bed frames, a sink and toilet, and a sitting area that can accommodate up to six people. Campers are encouraged to bring their own padding and bedding, as mattresses are not included. Outside each cabin is a fire ring, picnic table and designated parking spot. Showers are available on a pay-per-use basis. One cabin is ADA-accessible and all are energy efficient.

Please note, pets are not allowed in or around the cabins and all cabins are smoke-free.

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Agua Caliente Regional Park

Welcome to Agua Caliente Regional Park

Located in the Anza Borrego Desert, about 100 miles east of San Diego lies Agua

Caliente Regional Park, one of the County’s most popular camping destinations. Best known for its geothermal heated springs, it attracts visitors eager to soak in the soothing mineral pools.

The seismic activity that long ago shaped the Tierra Blanca Mountains (and created the spur of the Elsinore fault that runs beneath the park), also enabled water to come to the surface and form the park’s natural springs.

Agua Caliente offers far more than therapeutic pools. The spectacular vista views awaits campers and picnickers alike, and hikers will enjoy miles of trails that meander through the park’s canyons and hillsides. On a clear night the darkness also makes for great star gazing opportunities.

history in the Desert In 1775, Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza was the first European to visit the area, and centuries before, the Kumeyaay Indians were attracted to the springs for its abundant water source, which is why it is now called Agua Caliente or “hot water” in Spanish. In more recent times, the springs were used by pioneers, soldiers, and prospectors.

Natural spring PoolsThree naturally fed pools provide different ways of enjoying the park’s mineral water. Of the two that sit outdoors, one is a children’s pool. Inside is a spa with soothing Jacuzzi jets, averaging 102 degrees. Showers are available, on a pay-per-use basis.

Tent & Rv campingMany of the 140 campsites have full or partial hookups that can accommodate trailers, campers, motorhomes and tent camping. A caravan area can accommodate large groups, and a small picnic area is perfect for day-use and smaller groups.

hiking and Day useAgua Caliente spans 910 acres, offering visitors an abundance of recreational opportunities including hiking, wildlife-watching, and relaxing in the warm, spring-fed pools. Hikers will enjoy the spectacular views on four miles of trails, and depending on the season’s rainfall, wildflowers and succulents put on a colorful show during the spring. The local water supply supports lush plant life such as mesquite,

willows, Washington Palms and acacias. A wide variety of wildlife is attracted to these springs, including big horn sheep, foxes, coyotes, bobcats and other desert animals.

Nearby AttractionsOnly a few miles west of Agua Caliente is the historic Vallecito Stage Station. Vallecito, or “Little Valley” as its Spanish name translates, has been preserved as a County park built around the historic Butterfield Station. Camping is available at Vallecito – as well as at nearby Anza Borrego State Park, one of the largest state parks in the country, which provides additional adventures for visitors who come to explore.

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CHCheCk out: 12 p.m.CheCk in: 2 p.m.pool hours as posted at the faCilityall showers are Coin operated

Due to high temperatures, the park is closed Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend.Dogs are allowed on paved roads only.