Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians
native Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians in Southern California
Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians of the Los Coyotes Reservation is a federally recognized tribe of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians, who were located in California.
Reservation
Los Coyotes Reservation (33°17′52″N 116°33′22″W) is located in northeastern San Diego County. Of 400 enrolled tribal members, about 150 live on the reservation. It became federally recognized in 1889.
Their reservation is the largest in San Diego County. An 80-mile (130 km) drive from San Diego, the land is located between Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the Cleveland National Forest. Hot Springs Mountain is located within the boundaries of the reservation with an elevation of 6,533 ft. Campgrounds are open to the public for a nominal entry fee.
Government
Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians is headquartered in Warner Springs, California. It is governed by a democratically elected tribal council.
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