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	Providence Mountain State Recreation Area       34°56'37''N  115°30'48''W Elevation 4311'
		Providence Mountains	As seen from the Kelso Dunes	Topographic map of area Click to enlarge for printing.
	Access:	Take I-40 to Essex Road, head north 16 miles to campground.
	Facilities:	6 sites, vault toilets, water, fire pits.
	Season:	Open year round. VERY hot in summer.
	Fees:	$14 per night, extra charge for dogs.
	Nearby Hiking Trails:	Numerous trails to various abandoned mines. Check at the ranger station for info on the Mitchel Cavern Tour.
	Nearby 4x4 Trails:	6 miles before the campground is a pipeline road heading east, taking you through Foshay Pass to Kelbaker Road. Another dirt road heads southwest to Hidden Hill, Quail Spring and Granite Pass.
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	Managing Agency:	California State Parks
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