Anza-Borrego Desert SP, North

California State Park

Terrain varies from valleys with sandy washes to rugged mountains.

600,000 Acres

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Activities

Camping

Camping

Unlimited camping throughout the park.

Free primitive campsites that have bathrooms:
Arroyo Salado, Culp Valley, Fish Creek, Sheep Canyon and Yaqui Pass.

Developed campsites that require a fee:
Borrego Palm Canyon and Tamarisk Grove.
Newly renovated cabins are available at Tamarisk Grove.

Pets

Pets

Dogs are permitted on leash in campgrounds and on dirt roads but not on trails. Remember, the air is always dry and the ground is usually hot.

Equestrian

Equestrian

Horses are permitted on all dirt roads and designated trails in the Cuyamaca region adjacent to the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.

Reservations are required to use the Vern Whitaker Horse Camp which is located north of Borrego Springs.

Hiking

Hiking

Hiking is permitted throughout the park.

Motor Vehicles

Motor Vehicles

Highway legal vehicles only on established roads. Hundreds of miles of dirt roads are open to street legal vehicles.

Off trail driving is strictly prohibited.
OHVs are prohibited.
Max Speed: 25 MPH. 15 MPH or less within 60 feet of vehicles, horses, campsites, people, bicycles, etc.

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Mountain biking is permitted on all dirt roads that are shared with motor vehicles.

Legend

Maps

Anza-Borrego Desert SP

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Coyote Canyon

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Borrego Springs

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Fish Creek

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Points of Interest

Culp Valley Road

Culp Valley Road

Elephant Knees

Elephant Knees

Fish Creek

Fish Creek

Fish Creek

Fish Creek

Fonts Point

Fonts Point

Local Businesses

Carlee's Place

Restaurant and bar.

De Anza True Value Hardware

Just what you'd expect plus ice cream. 760-767-5001

Golf Resorts

Borrego Springs Spa and Resort
De Anza Desert Country Club
La Casa Del Zoro
Road Runner Golf Course and Country Club

Hotels & Motels

Borrego Springs Motel
Borrego Valley Inn
Oasis Inn
Stanlunds Inn and Suites
The Palms at Indian Head

Jilberto's Taco Shop

One of the best taco shops in all of San Diego County.

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

Restaurant, pool, jacuzzi, fitness room, free WiFi, and vintage trailer rentals.

Perry's Desert Tire

Towing, mechanical repair and tires. Knowledgeable, trustworthy and reasonable rates. 760-767-5111

Regulations & Recommendations

Fires must be a in metal container. No ground fires.
Vehicles must remain on trails.
Firearms must be unloaded, inoperative and in a case while in the park.
Pack-in, pack-out. There are very few trash cans and no water.

Offices

Park Headquarters
200 Palm Canyon Dr
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
760-767-5311

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