Refugio del Observatorio

 – Region: Baja California — PN Sierra de San Pedro Mártir (highest range in Baja, 3,096m)

 – Elevation: 2800

 – GPS Coordinates: 31.044° N, 115.461° W

 – Access Difficulty: T3 — 100km unpaved road from Ensenada-BC (4–5hr 4WD) to park entrance, then hike 

 – Opening Season: Year-round (best Jun–Oct dry; Nov–Mar snow possible at 3,000m)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 10  – Showers: No — basic WC

 – Drinking Water: Yes — spring (treat) – Meals & food: No — BYO stove + all food

Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Free | park entry fee | baja operators + observatory guided visits conarget.mx

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Sierra San Pedro Mártir — the ‘Alps of Baja.’ Reaches 3,096m at Picacho del Diablo (highest peak in Baja California). Ponderosa pine + white fir forest. California condor (reintroduced). National astronomical observatory at 2,800m (some of North America’s clearest skies). Very few visitors. Rock climbing. Snow in winter. California bighorn sheep.

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