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Whitewater Preserve

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Whitewater Preserve

The Wildlands Conservancy demolished 19 abandoned structures in Whitewater Can¬yon along with a number of diseased non-native elm trees.
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Open Everyday 8AM to 5PM free of charge, The Wildlands Conservancy's Whitewater Preserve is 2,851 acres surrounded by the Bureau of Land Management’s San Gorgonio Wilderness and includes the year-round Wild and Scenic Whitewater River. The Wildlands Conservancy’s Whitewater Preserve is nestled near the southeast border of the San Gorgonio Wilderness, and is part of the Conservancy’s 33,000 acre Sa

nd to Snow Preserve System. The 2,851 acres that make up Whitewater Preserve are comprised of two major acquisitions:

• 1,280 acres which were subdivided into 40 acre lots that were being aggres¬sively marketed at the time of the Conservancy’s purchase. After the Conservancy purchased the land, the subdivision’s road system was removed and the land re¬stored to preserve the integrity of the wilderness.

• The 291 acres that were previously known as the Whitewater Trout Farm were purchased at a substantial discount through a partnership with Friends of the Desert Mountains and the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy in 2006. These impacted lands have been restored with native sycamores, cottonwoods, ash, narrow-leaved wil¬lows and native shrubs. The historic lodge of the former trout farm has been restored and is now used as a visitor facil¬ity and ranger station. Whitewater Canyon begins on the southeastern slopes of Mount San Gorgonio, the highest point in southern California. Rain and snowfall in the high mountains produce the year round Whitewater River, whose channel eventually reaches the Salton Sea. THINGS YOU MAY SEE:
Rich riparian habitat hosts the endangered Southwest willow flycatcher and Bell's vireo and provides the opportunity to see migrating summer tanagers and vermilion flycatchers. You may even spot a dragonfly hovering over the ponds and a Side-blotched lizard scurrying across a rock. The canyon provides homes for Bighorn sheep, deer, bobcat and bear and is an important wildlife corridor between the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains.

08/24/2026

Just a lovely bloom to brighten your Monday 🌸

Wire lettuce - Stephanomeria pauciflora

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08/19/2026

Kinda chic to spend the day at Whitewater Preserve 🌿

But before you do, keep these principles in mind. We're open 7 days a week, 8am-5pm. Weekend reservations required until Saturday September 12, 2026. 🗓

2: Desert bighorn sheep
4: Red diamond rattlesnake
5: White-throated swift
6: Sacred datura/Jimson w**d
7: Female Anna's hummingbird with Chuparosa flowers
9: Hooker's evening primrose
12: Western Tiger Swallowtail

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08/14/2026

The illuminated Sturgeon Full Moon will guide us through the trails as we take in the last few moments of summer. 🌝✨🌌

Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 8:00pm-9:30pm

Spots are limited, reserve your tickets at the link in our bio or go to our linktree: linktr.ee/whitewaterpreserve

08/07/2026

We’re currently gathering interest from families for our 2026 campouts at Whitewater Preserve!

Nature’s Niños is a FREE, all-inclusive family camping experience created for Latine/x families in the Coachella Valley who are new to camping or may not have the resources to camp on their own. Camping gear, food, activities, and more are provided. 🏕️

📅 Weekend 1: October 3–4, 2026
📅 Weekend 2: October 24–25, 2026

Interested in joining us? Fill out our interest form to receive information about upcoming informational sessions and program details.

Visit the link in our bio or our linktree at: https://linktr.ee/whitewaterpreserve

¡Actualmente estamos reuniendo a familias interesadas en participar en nuestros campamentos 2026 en Whitewater Preserve! 🏕️

Nature’s Niños es una experiencia de campamento familiar GRATUITA y con todo incluido, creada para familias Latine/x del Valle de Coachella que nunca han acampado o que no cuentan con los recursos necesarios para ir a acampar. ¡Nosotros proporcionamos el equipo de campamento, comida, actividades y mucho más!

📅 Fin de semana 1: 3–4 de octubre de 2026
📅 Fin de semana 2: 24–25 de octubre de 2026

¿Les interesa participar? Llenen nuestro formulario de interés para recibir información sobre nuestras próximas sesiones informativas y más detalles del programa.

Visita el enlace en nuestra biografía o nuestro Linktree: https://linktr.ee/whitewaterpreserve

07/30/2026

📢PSA: Whitewater Preserve will be under an extreme heat warning which will remain in effect until Monday (8/03/26). We ask visitors to be safe during extreme heat by staying hydrated, seeking air conditioning, and avoiding midday outdoor activities. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

If you do plan on visiting the preserve please remember to:
• Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty.
• Never leave children, older adults, or pets alone in a parked car.
• Walk dogs only during early morning or late evening hours when the ground is cooler. Test the pavement with the back of your hand; if it is too hot for you, it will burn your pet’s paws.

Reminder: Visiting on Saturdays and Sundays require in advance reservations

The Wildlands Conservancy

07/28/2026

Happy World Nature Conservation Day! 🌎

A day to raise global awareness about protecting natural resources, preserving biodiversity, and maintaining a healthy environment for future generations.

Here at Whitewater Preserve, we do our part to create and rewild sensitive habitats, provide an accessible gateway to nature, and educate visitors and youth about the beauty of Whitewater Canyon and the biodiversity of our planet.

You can learn more, and help us do this work, by visiting our website: wildlandsconservancy.org

The Wildlands Conservancy

07/24/2026

📢PSA: Whitewater Preserve will be under an extreme heat warning which will remain in effect until Tuesday (7/28). We ask visitors to be safe during extreme heat by staying hydrated, seeking air conditioning, and avoiding midday outdoor activities. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

If you do plan on visiting the preserve please remember to:
• Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty.
• Never leave children, older adults, or pets alone in a parked car.
• Walk dogs only during early morning or late evening hours when the ground is cooler. Test the pavement with the back of your hand; if it is too hot for you, it will burn your pet’s paws.

Reminder: Visiting on Saturdays and Sundays require in advance reservations

The Wildlands Conservancy

07/22/2026

The weather has been warm! The Bighorn sheep have been visiting the river to cool off and get a drink of water. They come down the cliffs in herds and cross the road to the river. Our ranger team have been ensuring guests are driving slowly and safely while also letting people take photos from a respective distance.

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📷 Credits:
1/2) Ranger Oliver
3) AJ
4/5. Ranger Lucas

07/21/2026

🌿 We are currently hiring for two positions! Join the Whitewater Preserve Education team as a Naturalist and help inspire the next generation through outdoor education, conservation, and connecting people with nature.

Visit the link in our bio or our linktree at : linktr.ee/whitewaterpreserve for full job description.

07/11/2026

🌿 We’re hiring! Join the Whitewater Preserve Education team as our next Full-Time Naturalist and help inspire the next generation through outdoor education, conservation, and connecting people with nature.

Visit the link in our bio or our linktree at : linktr.ee/whitewaterpreserve for full job description.

Address

9160 Whitewater Canyon Road
White Water, CA
92282

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17603257222

Website

https://wildlandsconservancy.org/preserves/whitewater

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