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Things to do in Imperial County

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Free and Budget-Friendly in Imperial County

Free entry, free admission days and free hours from every section.

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Section: Free and Budget-Friendlywildlife refuge

Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

Free

Birding hotspot 227 ft below sea level with over 400 species recorded; the Rock Hill unit has a self-guided trail, observation tower and picnic areas. Free; visitor center usually open November to April.

Hours
Refuge sunrise to sunset; visitor center usually open Nov-Apr, 6 days a week
Cost
Free (no fees)
Where
906 West Sinclair Road, Calipatria, CA 92233
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Outdoors and Nature in Imperial County

Parks, trails, beaches, gardens and nature reserves.

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Section: Outdoors and Naturewildlife refuge

Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

Free

Birding hotspot 227 ft below sea level with over 400 species recorded; the Rock Hill unit has a self-guided trail, observation tower and picnic areas. Free; visitor center usually open November to April.

Hours
Refuge sunrise to sunset; visitor center usually open Nov-Apr, 6 days a week
Cost
Free (no fees)
Where
906 West Sinclair Road, Calipatria, CA 92233
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