Do you need a reservation or ticket to visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

No, day use at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

What are the visitor center hours at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

Visitor Center-open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 9 a (as of September 28, 2026).

Are dogs allowed at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

State park

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a state park in San Diego County, California. Campsites cost $35 per night. Day use costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: SUMMER HOURS: Visitor Center-open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. including holidays from June 1-September.

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park map

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park has 6 developed campgrounds. Camping costs $35 per night. Sites can be reserved in advance. Some sites fit trailers up to 21 feet.
: Entry to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: SUMMER HOURS: Visitor Center-open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. including holidays from June 1-September.
: No, day use at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
: Visitor Center-open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 9 a (as of September 28, 2026).
: Yes, dogs are allowed at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Before you go

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park has 6 developed campgrounds. Camping costs $35 per night. Sites can be reserved in advance. Some sites fit trailers up to 21 feet.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

Borrego Palm Canyon Nature Trail (3 mi round trip, moderate) 700 ft gain; palm grove recovery overlook
Cactus Loop Nature Trail (1 mi loop, moderate) Short climb at Tamarisk Grove
Hellhole Canyon Trail (6 mi round trip, strenuous) Canyon oasis with rock scrambling
Yaqui Well Nature Trail (3 mi round trip, easy to moderate) 1.5 mi one way from Tamarisk Grove

What to see

Feature Borrego Palm Canyon palm oasis Native California fan palms in canyon
Overlook Font's Point Badlands vista in Borrego Valley

Fishing and water

Cuyamaca Lake fishing (0.2 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Public lands next to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Wilderness areaAnza-Borrego Desert State Park borders Beauty Mountain Wilderness.
Wilderness areaAnza-Borrego Desert State Park borders Carrizo Gorge Wilderness.
National forestAnza-Borrego Desert State Park borders Cleveland National Forest.
Wilderness areaAnza-Borrego Desert State Park borders Coyote Mountains Wilderness.
State parkAnza-Borrego Desert State Park borders Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.
Wilderness areaAnza-Borrego Desert State Park borders Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness.
State parkAnza-Borrego Desert State Park borders Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, a state park.
National forestAnza-Borrego Desert State Park borders San Bernardino National Forest.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638 (accessed 2026-09-29)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29304 (accessed 2026-09-29)