Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
About
Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is a 325-acre park in California, about 6 miles from the town of Calexico. It is managed by the state park agency, and its name makes it clear that it is set up for vehicle recreation. The cooler months are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in El Centro show highs around 71°F in January and 74°F in February, while summer highs climb into the 100s. For a change of pace, the Alamo River Trail is about 6 miles away and offers a hiking option.
Park size
325 acres
Location
Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
California
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Mar. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 70–80°F and lows of 43–52°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the El Centro 2 Ssw, CA weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan71° high43° low
- Feb74° high47° low
- Mar80° high52° low
- Apr86° high57° low
- May94° high63° low
- Jun103° high71° low
- Jul107° high78° low
- Aug107° high79° low
- Sep102° high73° low
- Oct92° high62° low
- Nov79° high51° low
- Dec70° high43° low
Where it is
- Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area · Public land
- Nearest town
- Calexico, California · 6.4 mi
- Managed by
- State Park and Recreation
Nearby
- Alamo River TrailHiking6.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
