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Bonanza Springs Watchable Wildlife Area
Nat'l Recreation Area

Bonanza Springs Watchable Wildlife Area

United States

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This is one of the few natural watering areas for wildlife within the Mojave Desert. It is tucked into a beautiful, small canyon of yellow and white limestone. Visitors are asked to minimize their stays near the water and to use the adjacent viewing areas, which have picnic tables and fire pits. Dispersed camping accommodations area available downstream for larger groups.

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