Anza-Borrego Desert
California · State Park
Anza-Borrego Desert is California's largest state park, known for its stunning desert landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant wildflower blooms in spring. The park offers numerous hiking trails and opportunities for stargazing.
Current alerts
- Partial closure — Seasonal Closure (expected to reopen October 1, 2026)
Campgrounds
- Borrego Palm Canyon (sites 1-52) — August – May · 52 sites · 758 ft · reserve
- Borrego Palm Canyon (sites 53-89) — Closed (checked 2026-08-01) · October – May · 37 sites · 757 ft · reserve
- Tamarisk Grove Campground — Closed (checked 2026-08-02) · October – May · 23 tent sites · 1,400 ft · reserve
- Borrego Palm Canyon Group (G1-G5) — Closed (checked 2026-08-02) · October – May · 7 tent sites · 823 ft · reserve
- Borrego Palm Canyon (sites 90-120) — Closed (checked 2026-08-01) · October – May · 32 sites · 880 ft · reserve
- Arroyo Salado — first come, first served · Open year-round, first-come first-served
- Blair Valley — first come, first served · Open year-round, first-come first-served
- Bow Willow — first come, first served · Open year-round, first-come first-served · $20
- Culp Valley — first come, first served · Open year-round, first-come first-served
- Fish Creek — first come, first served · Open year-round, first-come first-served · $20
- Mountain Palm Springs — first come, first served · Open year-round, first-come first-served · $20
- Yaqui Pass — first come, first served · Open year-round, first-come first-served
- Yaqui Well — first come, first served · Open year-round, first-come first-served
- Sheep Canyon — Open (checked 2026-08-01) · first come, first served · Closed to the public June 1 – September 30 (Coyote Canyon summer closure) · $20
- Vern Whitaker Horse Camp — Open (checked 2026-08-01) · October – May · 11 tent sites · 927 ft · reserve
Top trails
- Maidenhair Falls via Hellhole Canyon Trail — 5.0 mi one way
- The Slot, Borrego Mountain Wash, and West Butte Loop — 4.6 mi loop
- Goat Canyon Trestle Bridge via Mortero Palms — 6.1 mi loop
- Calcite Mine Trail — 3.8 mi one way
- South Fork Palm Wash Canyon Trail — 3.3 mi out & back
Visiting
Fees — Vehicle Day Use: $10, Senior Day Use (62 and Older): $9, Disabled Discount Day Use: $5.
Parking: Day-use fee of $10 per vehicle applies at developed areas including the Visitor Center, The Slot, Hellhole Canyon, Mountain Palm Springs, Bow Willow, and Horse Camp. Dispersed parking throughout the open desert and along primitive roads is free.. Dogs allowed on leash. Cell service: limited. Phone: (760) 767-4205.
Typical weather
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 46°F | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 47°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 50°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 0.3 in |
| May | 85°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 94°F | 66°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 99°F | 74°F | 0.3 in |
| Aug | 99°F | 75°F | 0.4 in |
| Sep | 93°F | 70°F | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 61°F | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 52°F | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 45°F | 0.9 in |
Top spots
- Font's Point — POI
- Borrego Palm Canyon — POI
- Galleta Meadows Sculptures — POI
- The Slot — POI
- Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves — POI
- Coyote Canyon — POI
- Split Mountain Gorge — POI
- Carrizo Badlands Overlook — POI
- Pumpkin Patch — POI
- Wind Caves — POI
Coordinates: 33.2579, -116.4059. Official website.
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