Pets are prohibited. Both have water, fully accessible restrooms, tables, and sites for tents and recreational vehicles. The road partially follows the historic Butterfield Trail. To visit, borrow a key to the entrance gates at the visitor center. Hikers and horseback riders are welcome.
Trails vary greatly in length and difficulty.
Trails in canyons and other lowlands are less strenuous. A topographic map is essential for longer trips. These are available at Pine Springs, McKittrick Canyon and Dog Canyon. Pets and bikes are prohibited on trails or in the backcountry. Visit this spot for its variety of plant and animal life, the granduer of its rugged landscape, and the peace of its shady creek.