Anza-Borrego Desert California

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park® - Largest Desert State Park in the nation.

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Jan 15, 2025
Start with the visitor center, just west of Borrego Springs. It's disorienting - when you first arrive, there's a parking area with a restroom facility and apparently nothing else. Not to worry - …Full review by Cello12345
Oct 26, 2024
May be I went in the wrong time of the year. I didn't see much of the color or flowers as mentioned. I am a senior and rely much on the car. As far as the car would travel, I don't see any spectacula…Full review by Alex L
Aug 13, 2024
I'm lost. Also I'm no longer a fan of sand as I'm in fear of sand worms I need to stay on the rocks as the worms will find me and then I'm not sure what would happen.Full review by Jim C
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See California as the first inhabitants saw it, at this beautiful, 585,930-acre (237117 hectares) desert park. The park features a spectacular l…
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Questions & answers

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Crowds? Asking this in March 2024. How ar the crowds on a weekday. We kno Joshua Tree can be very crowded …
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Crowds? Asking this in March 2024. How ar the crowds on a weekday. We kno Joshua Tree can be very crowded during flower time
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You should be just fine. Weekdays are the best!!
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Answer by Gary H · Mar 8, 2024
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Is there a south entrance to the park and can you camp along the dirt road, as long as guidelines are followed?
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I don't believe camping is permitted there
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How does the rolling window reservation system work?
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California State Parks moved from a block or on-sale day reservation period to a rolling window. The public can reserve the highly sought-after campsites and lodging six months...
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Late-february and early-march are usually the best times to see wildflowers
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Camping is available at the parking with rvs, hook-ups or tents
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You can follow a trail and pitch a tent wherever you like
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Pick up information on trails and road conditions at the visitor center in lonely and wind-buffeted borrego springs
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Be advised that the one-mile road to the Trail is rough and rocky, and not suitable for cars with low clearance
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Take advantage of the nice weather to come out for a walk or a hike
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Explore on your own, or join one of our interpretive hikes led by a volunteer naturalist
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Check the park's website for directions to the latest blooms
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Flying into the surrounding areas and driving into the park is the way to go year-round
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A good vehicle, plenty of water, good shoes and common sense are essentials
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There is also a small store here where you can find maps, jewelry, and handmade greeting cards by local artists
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Temperatures will be pleasant – come spring and summer, it gets far too hot
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Visitor Center is open Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from 9 am to 5 pm
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Dogs are not permitted on any of the hiking trails in the park
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Rangers don't encourage visitors to seek out the secluded grove at fish creek
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Biking and 4x4 vehicle routes are also offered, along with hundreds of miles of hiking trails
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The park occupies eastern san diego county and reaches into imperial and riverside counties
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The bloom season is january through march
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