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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
760 767 5311
As featured in Day trips from San Diego
5.0 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Deserts, Scenic Drives
Activities: Viewing foliage
Description: The largest state park in California is home to amazing flowers and plants which bloom in the early spring.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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London
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

but please be prepared, no fooling around with the desert. More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Brought my son with me. Roughly 2 hour drive from San Diego. Beautiful scenery up I-8, Rt79 and Rt78. I had never really been to a desert before, so this was a new experience! Stopped at the Visitors Center and stayed for a short time. We were given the recommendation to hike up the Palm Canyon Trail, which is where... More

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Guelph, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

My husband and I just spent 4 days inside this remote state park, and it is absolutely amazing in its natural beauty. The park is vast, with spectacular mountain ranges enclosing most of its borders, and in between, there is an expansive desert plain, washes, badlands, a cliff crammed full of fossilized seashells etc. The wildlife, plants and geology are... More

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San Diego, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Loved this place--really nice desert escape, very cool Palm Canyon trail. Though be prepared for lots of rocks and streams... More

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San Diego
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

We stop by every time we go to the park. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. More

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Los Angeles, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This was our first trip to Anza-Borrego and we can't wait to return. The Park is very unspoiled; there are few (if any) conveniences, like restrooms, paved roads off the main roads, etc.). It was very quiet while we were there, few people or cars seen around the Park. It was very hot (high 90s to low 100s) and we... More

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San Diego County
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

The desert to some has nothing...the desert to those who look closely has so much! While the desert bloom this year is not as spectacular as other years in which we had more rain, it is still full of wonder. The various species of cactus blooming is breathtaking...there is also a lot to see for those interested in indiginous cultures... More

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brea
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

wow!! i love Borrego Springs Desert! its the best!!! it is sooo fun More

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Palm Desert, California
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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Spent 1 night with hook-ups and 1 night "dry". Prefer the dry! It was alot quieter! $33 for hook-ups and $23 dry. Take a hike.... literally! Alot of wildlife and adventures to see and do! More

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Washington State
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Don't miss the video showings offered frequently to learn more about the region. Be sure to check out the fossils in the education center. More

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