To the southeast of Thermal is the Salton Sea State Recreation Area near Mecca, CA, on the northern shores of the lake. The saline-rich lake is located right on the San Andreas Fault and is at home in the lowest elevation point of the Colorado Desert. This unique, one-of-a-kind lake is one of the largest saline lakes in the world. Visitors to this unique ecosystem can enjoy the sunny shores of the lake, swimming, and even go boating out on the water. If you’re looking to challenge your hiking skills with some incline trails, then just to the west of town is the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Park in Palm Desert, CA. Just a short drive away with the Thermal RV rental, the park is home to two mountain ranges that provide ample opportunity to explore the varying terrain of Southern California. As you hike along the mountainous trails you will encounter a variety of stunning flora and fauna, such as brilliant red flowers, lush scrubland, and maybe even a bighorn sheep or two. If you’re looking to experience something truly unique, then head to the otherworldly Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino County, CA. The park is a blending of the two Californian deserts, the Mojave and Colorado. This merging of environments has created a stunning landscape that visitors can explore as they hike through the park. The more athletic visitors to the park can even try their hand at rock climbing through the various geologic features of the desert landscapes.