Lake Tuendae Nature Trail

Desert Studies Center Boundary Line

All the structures to the right of Lake Tuendae are considered private property and home to the California State University Desert Studies Center. National Park Visitors are only permitted to visit Lake Tuendae and the adjacent parking lot and picnic area. The Desert Studies Center is an active educational center with students, teachers, and researches. These building are not abandoned, and they are not a ghost town for exploration. Please respect private property rights.

 

Beautiful Lake Tuendae is a desert oasis.

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Trailhead: Zzyzx parking area, 5 miles south of I-15 on Zzyzx Road.

Enjoy an easy, .25-mile stroll around Lake Tuendae. Wayside exhibits along the trail reveal the rich cultural history of this oasis on the preserve's western boundary.