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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Description
San Diego County

Altitude: 16-7,780ft/5-2,370m

Location and importance

About 85mi/136km northeast of San Diego, and reached via Highways 8 and 79, is the entrance to the biggest state Park in California, which covers an area of about 600,000 acres/242,200 hectares, and is one of the most beautiful desert landscapes in the state. Dunes, alluvial land, canyons, palm groves, flowers and cacti (which flower in March and April), as well as fantastic views, represent only some of the attractions of this area on the edge of the Colorado Desert.

The more than 500mi/805km of road are mainly unfinished, and can be negotiated only in a cross-country vehicle. Apart from Route 78 (with some hotels) which runs past Borrego
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Hobbies & Activities category: Provincial or municipal park
Address
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
200 Palm Canyon Drive
Borrego Springs, CA 92004-5005
United States
Map Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Phone 1 (760) 767-5311
Hours
October 1 to May 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Tips
Information about the condition of the roads and informative brochures can be obtained from the Visitor Center west of Borrego Springs.
Seasonal temperatures can be extreme, and layered clothing is always advised. Carry plenty of water in your vehicle and while hiking.
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