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Cold weather doesn't have to put a damper on your outdoor sleeping. Local California deserts
are the perfect place to get away from the city & explore
some new terrain -almost any time of the year. Low temperatures can be quiet moderate &
very sunny pleasant days while still storming back on the coast.
Small propane tent heaters can make nightime toastie in your tent.
Drive your SUV, RV or car out to the deserts for some new experiences and geology wonders. Slot
canyons to barren mountain tops; Jumbo boulders to sandy washes;
Palm groves to ghost towns. Camp in remote canyons on BLM
land or pitch a tent in scenic Park. Ride motocross bikes or quietly
study fossils. There is something for everyone to enjoy in the
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NOTE: Setting up your tent in a soft sandy wash might seem appealing, but remember not to do this if there is serious rain predicted. Always
check the weather:
Anza Borrego Averages
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Weather Online
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Bright sunny mild temperature days are a common sight in the
winter months. Where Spring & Fall can also be pretty enjoyable.
Summer tends to be very hot, dry & unbearable.
In the winter & springtime the desert will never see the
rain that the coast California sees, unless it is s a big winter
storm. The deserts usually lie in the "rain shadow"
. Nearby mountains will suck most of the precipitation out of
the clouds before they dampen the sandy cacti floor.
Never think of camping in a sandy desert wash on a good threat of rain. These carved appealing landscapes can turn into flowing muddy rivers in a short hour. Also be warned that wind gust can pick up on edges, cliffs & peaks.
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State Park / National
Park / Forest
... What's the Difference?
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Desert Mountain
Biking Areas
Desert Back Roads: 2WD, AWD & 4WD
Exploration
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Anza Borrego
Desert has so many dirt roads to wander. The wildflowers
will be in bloom March-May. So make a point to get out and use that
sport utility vehicle this year. There are plenty of back
roads to discover. A topo or back country map
is advised.
Get that SUV out there... why don't ya?
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