Things to do in Needles
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1941, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 530 refuges throughout the United States managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Call 760-326-3853 for more information.
Moabi Regional Park
Moabi Regional Park is on the banks of the Colorado River just 11 miles southeast of Needles, California. Here you can camp, fish, boat, swim, water ski and relax in one of the premiere recreation areas of Southern California. Call 760-326-3831 for more information.
Park Moabi Road, Needles, CA 92363
Mojave National Preserve
The Mojave Road is an east-west route that enters the park near Piute Spring on the east side and on Soda Dry Lake on the west. Used as a trade route by Indians, the route later served the cause of westward expansion. Today it is a popular 4-wheel drive route Call 760-252-6100 for more information.
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area is located on the east side of the Providence Mountain range and has dramatic views of the surrounding Mojave Desert. The lower elevations feature many varieties of cactus and yucca in a creosote scrub habitat. The bright red rhyolite in the higher elevations are home to bighorn sheep and pinyon pines. Other features include Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve. El Pakiva and Tecopa Caverns are filled with intricate limestone formations and can be visited by taking a cavern tour. Cavern tours are offered daily through the summer.
Red Rock Canyon State Park
Red Rock Canyon State Park features scenic desert cliffs, buttes and spectacular rock formations. The park is located where the southernmost tip of the Sierra Nevada converge with the El Paso Range. Each tributary canyon is unique, with dramatic shapes and vivid colors. After wet winters, the park's floral displays are stunning. This winter was very dry so the wildflowers are more sparce this year, but the beauty of the desert, combined with the geologic features, make this park a camper's favorite destination. Wildlife you may encounter includes roadrunners, hawks, lizards, mice and squirrels.
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