When you are visiting San Diego and you want to experience the desert of the American West, you don’t have to drive too far. San Diego County is home of Anza Borrego State Park and Borrego Springs. Especially in Spring they are wonderful weekend getaway opportunities. So keep reading to find out why those two desert destinations are worthwhile a visit during your vacation in San Diego!
Anza Borrego State Park
Anza Borrego State Park is actually the largest desert state park in the US. You have to pay a $6 entry fee to enjoy the park, but it’s well worth the money, if you ask me. In spring, you can experience the wonders of the desert, when the barren landscape transforms into an ocean of colorful flowers. Check the local newspapers when desert blooms.
Camping in Anza Borrego:
You have the choice of many different campgrounds in Anza Borrego State Park. Borrego Palm Canyon is fully equipped with showers and restrooms and RVs hookups. It offers 3 different campsites. If you have a tent you will enjoy it there, as the tents areas have soft sand. Tamarisk Grove is a smaller campground with showers and restrooms as well. And Vern Whitaker Horse Camp, well is an equestrian camp obviously. If you want something more rustic, a real camping experience, you have then the choice of 9 other campgrounds where you have no bathrooms, showers, just the nature and you! Remember to follow the rules carefully when camping in the desert. It is important that you stay on the roads. Never make a fire without using a fire pit and never leave the fire unattended… fires are a great risk in the desert and hard to control. Make sure to read about Desert Safety tips and follow them carefully.
Activities in Anza Borrego:
Hiking is very popular, but only recommended in spring, fall and winter! The summer in the desert is just too hot to really enjoy the hiking experience. There are 2 important trails in Anza Borrego State Park: the Pacific Crest Trail and the California Riding and Hiking Trail. The Anza Borrego State Park Visitor Center offers great resources when you have never visited the desert before. It gives you a lot of useful information about the desert and the various trails. You can find easy to challenging hikes, day hikes and several day treks. The desert is full of surprises, so be prepared. Climbing and horse back riding are also possible in the park. And of course, especially if you go camping, don’t forget stargazing, you’re in one of the best placest to enjoy a perfect night sky! And if you are interested in fossils, Anza Borrego State Park is also famous for paleontology, geology and archeology programs.
Borrego Springs
Borrego Springs is a small city surrounded by Anza Borrego Desert State Park. It is a great way to experience the authentic desert life style. Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center organizes a variety of art and cultural events all year long. In Borrego Springs you can also find organized desert Jeep tours, for a great guided desert experience. Don’t expect a great shopping experience but a lot of outdoor adventures.
Just 3 hours away from San Diego you can experience a whole new scenery and landscape, with beautiful views and different camping adventure. So pack up and take the wheel for a great desert adventure. Oh, and don’t forget to stop in Julian on your way to Anza Borrego State Park and get some of the best apple pie in the world!
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