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.

Andrea McKenna • June 6, 2026

The Mall: A Hub for Shopping, Services, Arts, and Community in Borrego Springs

Desert shopping center entrance with palm trees and mountains in the background, sign reading “The Mall”

What You'll Find at The Mall in Borrego Springs

Located on Palm Canyon Drive, The Mall has become one of Borrego Springs' most diverse business centers, bringing together shopping, dining, wellness services, professional offices, arts organizations, and community resources in a single convenient location.

For residents, The Mall offers access to everyday services and local businesses. For visitors, it provides an opportunity to discover some of the organizations, shops, and experiences that help define the Borrego Springs community.

The Mall is home to a wide variety of businesses and organizations spanning several categories.

Shopping and Specialty Retail

Visitors can browse local retailers and organizations including the Anza-Borrego Foundation, Borrego Art Institute Studio West, Borrego Olive Oil Company, Borrego Outfitters, Decor Shoppe, Desert Lovers and Company, Desert Pantry Groceries, the Desert State Park Store, Ellis & Samuels Interiors, and Fredericks Ancient & Ethnic Art.

Health and Wellness

The wellness and healthcare community is well represented with businesses such as Alicia's Desert Spa, Borrego Acupuncture, Borrego Dental, Borrego Physical Therapy, Borrego STAT Care, the Community Resource Center, Kundalini Bianco, Maribel's Chair, Prajna Yoga & Wellness, Simpson's Hair Design, Borrego Soulworks, and Studio B Esthetics & Wellness.

Services

The Mall also serves as a center for service based businesses and nonprofit organizations. Tenants include Borrego Financial, the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund, the Borrego Village Association, BorregoGo, CVB, a Division of Frontwave Credit Union, Laser Geezer, and TUBS Coin-op Laundromat.

Food and Dining

Several dining options are available, including Calico's Homemade Goodies, Carmelita's Mexican Grill, Desert Pantry Groceries, and Kendall's Café.

More Than a Shopping Center

What makes The Mall unique is the variety of services and organizations located in one place. A visitor can enjoy a meal, schedule a wellness appointment, shop for gifts, learn about local art, connect with community organizations, or take care of everyday business needs during a single visit.

Located at 571–587 Palm Canyon Drive, The Mall continues to serve as a gathering place where commerce, community, and local culture come together in the heart of Borrego Sprin