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 • April 5, 2025

Haircuts by Donation at Maribel's Chair – April 12th

Help Jesse Orozco Attend STEM Camp

On Saturday, April 12, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, professional haircuts will be offered by donation at Alicia's Desert Spa (The Mall, next to Calico's) 587 Palm Canyon Suite 112, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004.

Walk-ins only.

Licensed Barber & Cosmetologist Maribel Tellez will be offering Professional Haircuts on a pay-what-you-can basis to support her son Jesse Orozco, a standout student who’s earned a spot at the prestigious National Youth Leadership Forum: Explore STEM program at UC San Diego.

This is a community effort focused on care, opportunity, and supporting local youth. Jesse has been working hard—cutting hair for unhoused individuals, selling avocados and candy—to raise money for this life-changing STEM experience.

Donations from this event will help cover his tuition and travel.

Stop by for a fresh cut and be part of Jesse’s journey.

Location: Alicia's Desert Spa- 587 Palm Canyon Suite 112, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004.

Date: Saturday, April 12th

Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Can’t make it? You can still support Jesse’s dream:

>> Donate here

The Borrego Springs Community Resource Center serves as a local hub for food assistance, health programs, and community education. Events like this are part of their continued effort to connect residents with real, practical support.