Anza Park / Borrego Park
East San Diego County, Borrego Springs CA
San Diego Backcountry
600,000 acres of SoCal desert
BLOOM: mid-March thru May
Anza Park elevations range from low to high. Lowest near eastern border (next to the Salton Sea) to the upper reaches of the western slopes @ 4000′. Steep rocky canyons on the Laguna mountain foothills can be challenging terrain, so bring good, sturdy hiking boots. Lower elevations sprout up first; Higher elevations along County Rd S-2 bloom later. California primrose, barrel cactus, prickly pear, monkey flower, ocotillo & many more.
see also BORREGO SPRINGS
find you way easily with the Anza Borrego Desert Map
This is the largest State Park in California and open car camping is allowed on the back roads. One of the few places in Southern California that you can camp outside of a developed Campground and still have a campfire. You gotta bring a large metal bucket to have your campfire in – as ashes scar white sandy washes and ground fires are not allowed.
