Anza Borrego Desert State Park - Fish Creek Campground
E of Borrego Springs CA.
Well off Highway 78, past the busy OHV area, quads at Ocotillo Wells, past all the rural homes & redneck bar, past the Elephant Trees hike - where the road goes from pavement to graded dirt to a wild desert wash, in a few short miles. If you don’t know where you are, then you’re almost there. A small developed campground of Fish Creek is on the left side, upon the edge. No real water creek in sight, except the one you are standing in. The soft sand can give way to a few heavy rain drops. Fish Creek Campground is picnic tables & a pit toilet - at most. Ya may as well camp out in the open, off road, like the pioneers did. You can do that out here in Anza Borrego. (Just keep it clean & carry a metal fire container.)
Split Mountain, Anza Borrego Desert State Park
This portion of the “mountain” is less than a mile from Fish Creek Campground. Fossils can be found in these walls. Shade is good in summer months, when day temps reach 100+. The rest of the year is ideal weather. This mountain split from water, erosion, mega force. High walls, wind caves, desert washes, great primitive camping & 4×4 routes.
This desert scenic drive will require you to get that SUV dusty. 4 wheel drive not required. No RVs past the campground. All low lying passenger cars are warned, there are uneven areas, soft sand & boulders.
Duh, do not attempt this one when desert flash floods are possible.
ANZA BORREGO MAP - San Diego Deserts
nearby towns -
OCOTILLO WELLS CA
Great desert back road exploring out here. A zillions washes & canyons.
