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 • November 2, 2025

Live Music in Borrego Springs

Live Music in Borrego Springs: Year-Round Sounds in the Desert

Borrego Springs offers a vibrant live music scene, with events happening throughout the year, catering to both locals and tourists. From intimate roadhouse performances to community festivals. (Borrego Springs is a seasonal destination with active months from Oct-May.)

Option B Entertainment

For live events and bookings, visit Option B Entertainment. Built to break the mold, our shows stand out because they’re intentionally different. There’s always another option—choose unexpected.

— Mitzi Matijevich

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Carlee’s Place

Carlee’s Place is a long-time favorite for live music, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy local and regional bands playing classic rock, blues, and acoustic sets year-round.

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Michael’s in Borrego

Michael’s in Borrego serves up excellent food and friendly service with live music throughout the season. A perfect place to relax, dine, and enjoy local performers.

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The Springs at Borrego

The Springs at Borrego hosts live outdoor performances at the beautiful Dreamweaver Amphitheater. Enjoy concerts, festivals, and community gatherings under the stars.

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Borrego Springs Community Concert Association

The BSCCA presents five concerts each season, featuring classical, jazz, and world-music artists. Performances take place at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center.

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Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center (BSPAC)

BSPAC is the heart of local performing arts, hosting music, theater, and community events. The schedule includes local talent and professional touring shows.

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The Arches Restaurant

Located inside Borrego Springs Resort, The Arches offers fine dining and occasional live music in an elegant yet relaxed desert setting.

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Borrego Springs Music Festival

This annual festival showcases local and visiting talent in every genre from jazz to rock. It celebrates music, community, and supports arts education in Borrego Springs.

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Borrego, November 1949: Ten Cents a Copy

By Andrea McKenna • November 2, 2026

Actor Jon Hall, Borrego’s new honorary marshal (center), with the October 1949 Borrego Sun at the opening of Hoberg’s Desert Resort. From left: Sun publisher Paul Strand, Paramount starlet Mari Blanchard, actress Beverly Tyler and Jack Benson of Benson Tours. Photo by Gaylord Johnson, Borrego Sun, November 1949. Courtesy of the Fred Jee Collection.

Old Borego Open House Celebrates the Valley’s Historic Heart

By Martha Deichler • October 31, 2026

Please join the Civic Foundation for its annual Old Borego Days celebration No, Borrego is not misspelled in the title above. This is the way Borrego was spelled back in 1928, when the first post office opened in what is now called “Old Borego.” The site is located at 1580 Rango Way. Please join the Civic Foundation for its annual Old Borego Days celebration of the historic heart of the Borrego Valley on Sunday, November 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The turnoff from Rango Way will be marked with a sign. Please note that no restrooms are available. Visitors will be able to enter the old post office and general store, originally run by Eslie Wynn, and view a fascinating video from the 1950s extolling the virtues of life in Borrego Springs. One of the first homes in Borrego Springs will also be open for public viewing, offering a nostalgic look back at life in the community’s earlier years. In addition, Borrego Springs Elementary School fourth graders, who study California history, will have their essays on display. Three students will receive awards for their writing on “Borego Now and Then.” Ram Media Foundation, the nonprofit behind the Borrego Sun, will also share display items from its archive, offering another glimpse into the valley’s past. Old Borego Days Sunday, November 8, 2026 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 1580 Rango Way, Borrego Springs

BORREGO OUTFITTERS INVITES COMMUNITY TO ANNUAL BORREGO DAYS HOT DOG COOKOUT

By Borrego Outfitters • October 13, 2026

Sheri Garcia and Ben Nourse work the grill during a previous Borrego Days Hot Dog Cookout at Borrego Outfitters. The annual community event returns Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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