Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Wilderness, Mountains, Trails, Outlying Areas
East
Outdoors, Photography, Science, Sports & Recreation
At some campgrounds, there is a camping fee; call for details.
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required
Dirt/off-road walking
Notes: Many of the park's facilities are wheelchair accessible, including the main Palm Canyon campground.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Notes: Restrooms are available in the Visitor's Center and in certain campgrounds.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
The Desert
Stunning Desert Park
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200 Palm Canyon Dr Borrego Springs, CA 92004 |
+1 760 767 5311 |
Description
Anza-Borrego is the largest state park in California as it encompasses over 600,000 square miles. It gets its name from both the Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and one of the Spanish words for bighorn sheep, borrego. Visitors get a chance to explore the uniquely beautiful wonders of the California desert here, from arid wildflowers to bighorn sheep to rugged mountains. There are over 500 miles of dirt roads, hundreds more miles of hiking trails, and 12 separate wilderness areas in the park, so there are ample things to see and do here. The mountain ranges that border the park are the Santa Rosas, the Bucksnorts, the Jacumbas, the Vallecito, the Pinyon, and the Borrego. There are over 10 campgrounds on-site, so be sure to bring a tent and sleeping bag if you want to spend more than a day in this enormous desert.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hrsNotes: The Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm, daily, Oct-May, and on weekends and holidays from Jun-Sept.
Visit Time: Half day(4hr)-1.5 days
Best Time to Visit: The best times to visit are from March-May during early mornings or late afternoons.
Why Best: Desert flowers are blooming.
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Price Notes: At some campgrounds, there is a camping fee; call for details.
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: All AgesAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $5-$10
Notes: Park in marked lots.
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