Celebrating 77 years (1932 - 2009)
200 Palm Canyon Drive Borrego Springs CA 92004-5005
Visitor Center:
760-767-4205
| Park Headquarters: 760-767-5311
In 2008, festivals and programs were
held as part of our
Stagecoach Days: 150th Anniversary,
recognizing and celebrating the history
of the stagecoach.
Events featured
living history days, tours, lectures,
stories, songs and stage equipment
displays. 
Information provided as a public
service of the
Borrego Springs
Chamber of Commerce & Visitors' Bureau
click
here for the official
state park website
With over 500 miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas (comprising 2/3 of the park) and 110 miles of riding and hiking trails visitors are provided an unparalleled opportunity to experience the wonders of the Colorado Desert. [See South Coyote Canyon Trail] The park name is derived from a combination of the name of Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and the Spanish word "borrego," referring to bighorn sheep. The park features washes, wildflowers, palm groves, cacti and sweeping vistas. Visitors may also have the chance to see roadrunners, golden eagles, kit foxes, mule deer and bighorn sheep as well as desert iguanas, chuckwallas and four species of rattlesnake. Within the park boundaries there is located a unique man-made structure - the world's largest wooden trestle. Also within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are Cultural Preserves and Natural Preserves consisting of features unique to this region.
Location: Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkŪ is located on the eastern side of San Diego County, with portions extending east into Imperial County and north into Riverside County. It is about a two-hour drive from San Diego, Riverside, and Palm Springs. Many visitors approach from the east or west via Highways S22 and California Scenic Highway 78. From the coast, these highways descend from the heights of the Peninsular range of mountains with spectacular views of the great bowl of the Colorado Desert. Highway S2 enters the park from the south off of Interstate 8. Detailed driving instructions | Interpretive Activities | Special Events Visitation: Averages 600,000 people per year. Visitor Center: 760-767-4205 | Park Headquarters: 760-767-5311 Seasonal temperatures can be extreme. Layered clothing is always advised. Carry plenty of water in your vehicle and while hiking.
VISITOR CENTER
9:00am to 5:00pm October through May weekends only June through September. The Visitor Center is state-of-the-art and uniquely situated under a desert garden at the west end of Palm Canyon Drive in Borrego Springs. From the parking lot take the walkway past the flagpole. Stop by to pick up information on wildflowers, visit the award wining museum, see a free slide show or video program, or peruse the wide selection of publications on the park's natural and cultural resources at the bookstore.
Borrego Palm Canyon: Borrego Palm Canyon is the most famous and most visited area in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Click here for more details.Plants & Wildflowers: Wildflowers usually begin blooming in January and reach their peak in March. The success of each year's wildflower bloom is dependent on a variety of factors, including rainfall, temperature and winds. Click here for detailed plant trail guides in the park.
CAMPING & RESERVATIONSThere are three developed campgrounds in the Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkŪ: Borrego Palm Canyon and Tamarisk Grove & Horse Camp (an equestrian camp located at the mouth of Coyote Canyon).
or call 800-444-7275 There is also a small campground at Bow Willow. Ask park staff about the rules for backcountry camping. Click here for more information about our campgrounds.
Use extreme CAUTION
Coyote Ridge with Toro Peak in the
background
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Visitor
Center: 760-767-4205
