How big is Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

More than 600,000 acres, or roughly 1,000 square miles. It is the largest state park in California and the third largest in the United States, spanning parts of San Diego, Riverside and Imperial counties.

How much does it cost to enter Anza-Borrego?

Day use is $10 per vehicle, collected at the Visitor Center, developed campgrounds and several popular trailheads including The Slot and Hellhole Canyon. The park has no entrance gates and much of it can be accessed without a fee.

When is wildflower season at Anza-Borrego?

Annual wildflowers can appear from January through mid-April, with peak bloom most often between late February and early April. Timing varies year to year based on rainfall and temperature.

Is Anza-Borrego a Dark Sky Park?

Yes. The park was designated an International Dark Sky Park in 2018 at Silver tier. Borrego Springs, the town at its center, has been an International Dark Sky Community since 2009, the first in California.

Do I need four-wheel drive at Anza-Borrego?

Not for the paved roads, the Visitor Center or the main campgrounds. The vast majority of the park's roughly 500 miles of dirt roads do require a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle.

Is Anza-Borrego Desert State Park open at night?

Yes, the park is open 24 hours a day, year-round. The Visitor Center is open daily 9am to 5pm October through May, and weekends and holidays only June through September.

Shandel Sutherland • December 3, 2024

Places To Give on Giving Tuesday in Borrego Springs

Every visit and every gift makes an impact.

This Giving Tuesday, Support Borrego Springs

Dec 3rd, 2024

Borrego Springs thrives because of its nonprofits, and your Giving Tuesday gift strengthens the foundation of our community. Whether you're passionate about supporting kids, fostering the arts, aiding conservation, or empowering others, there’s a cause.

For Kids

Basic Assistance for Students in the Community (BASIC): Scholarships and educational support for all ages. Donate

Borrego Springs Community Concert Association: Free classical, eclectic, and instrumental music for local students and the community. Donate & Join

Borrego Springs Music Festival: Supports local schools with music and arts performances. Donate

Frugal Coyote Boutique: Proceeds fund childcare programs in Borrego Springs. Visit & Shop

Rams Hill Gives: Provides scholarships for Rams Hill employees’ students. Golf, Shop, & Eat

For Art & Culture

Borrego Art Institute: Inspires creativity through art exhibits, classes, and workshops. Donate, Shop & Join

Borrego Springs Film Institute: Enriches the community with film and performing arts. Donate & Join

Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center: Showcases talent in music, theater, and dance. Donate, Visit & Join

For Community & Support

Borrego Valley Endowment Fund: Improves health and well-being for residents. Donate

Borrego Springs Community Resource Center: Provides food security, social support, and assistance. Donate

Borrego Ministers Association: Addresses social and spiritual needs. Donate

Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs: Empowers women and girls through education and community programs. Donate

OLAX de Borrego: Amplifies Hispanic voices through cultural events and education. Learn More

American Legion Post 853: Supports veterans and active military families. Donate

Bargain Barn: Every purchase supports local veterans and military families. Visit & Shop

For Conservation

Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association (ABDNHA): Protects the desert ecosystem. Donate, Join & Shop

Anza-Borrego Foundation: Preserves the desert’s landscapes and wildlife. Donate, Join & Visit

Even if donating isn’t an option, your visit—whether for hiking, golfing, dining, shopping, or exploring—helps sustain Borrego Springs. Every visit and every gift makes an impact.

Learn More About Borrego Springs

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Join us in celebration of Borrego Days and, And now there's this: The Outliers exhibition. Artists will talk about their work and its relationship to "outsider art", the outer boundaries of art production and challenging conventions of mainstream art culture. Refreshments, artists and ARTTALK! - Elizabeth Rodriguez, Curator The Gallery at The Palms at Indian Head 2220 Hoberg Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004