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Pegleg Smith Monument


Pegleg Smith Monument
Borrego Springs, CA
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What's Near Pegleg Smith Monument

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Sea & Sun Lodges-Motel N/A 9.1 mi 14.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Ram's Hill N/A 25.4 mi 40.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Borrego Ranch Resort & Spa £222 25.5 mi 41.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Borrego Springs Resort £122 27.1 mi 43.5 km 4 of 5 stars
The Springs at Borrego RV Resort and Golf Course £34 27.1 mi 43.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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Travertine Grill 1.6 mi 2.5 km 3 of 5 stars
Ski Inn 16.9 mi 27.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Assaggio Ristorante Italiano 24.3 mi 39.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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California Overland Jeep Tours 26.4 mi 42.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Ocotillo Flat 26.7 mi 42.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta 28.7 mi 46.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Pegleg Smith Liars' Contest” Desert USA
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 19 attractions in Borrego Springs
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Traveller Description: Monument dedicated to the legendary mountain man, Thomas Long "Pegleg" Smith, and his lost gold mine. Site of the annual liars contest.
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Attraction type: Monument

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“Boondocking Basics”
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3 of 5 stars
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9 Jan 2002
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In the winter I, and a number of other full-time RVers--we live and travel in our recreational vehicles all year--hang out at Pegleg's corner. It is on the edge of Anza-Borrego State park, but is privately owned. There are NO facilities--you provide for yourself, and whatever you pack in you pack out. The issue is privacy and quiet--people try to... more

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