Field of spherical sandstone concretions (“desert pumpkins”) exposed by wind and water erosion inside Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. Formed when sand cemented around nuclei such as shell fragments; CA State Parks highlights the site as a fragile geological destination—view and photograph, do not remove concretions.
Field facts
| Region | Imperial County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.2248, -116.0642 |
| Feature type | Sandstone concretions |
| Unit | Ocotillo Wells SVRA |
| Manager | CA State Parks OHMVR |
| Nearby | Shell Reef / Gas Domes |
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