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, in eastern

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. Agua Caliente is located about east of downtown

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. Spring water feed pools include an outdoor swimming pool, an outdoor wading pool for children, and an indoor therapeutic spa. Site amenities include a caravan area, full and partial hookup RV sites, non-hookup sites, tent camping, and cabins. Facilities include shuffle board,

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, day use picnic area, and dressing rooms. hiking trails from flat terrain to steep rocky trails.

Season and hours

The park is open from the Friday of Labor Day weekend until Memorial Day. The park is closed during the hot summer months. Camping is open 24 hours and campsites can be reserved as far as a year in advance. Day use from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Pool hours are from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm with later hours on weekends for campers and early mornings (9:30am–10:30am) reserved for adults.

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about 40 minutes *

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about 1 hour * Anza-Borrego State Park about 1 hour

South

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about 1 hour Image:Agua Caliente County Park trail with ocotillo.JPG, Eastern view with blooming

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on Marsh Trail.

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