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Borrego Palm Canyon Campground

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A great place for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park camping is at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campground.

Don’t let the vast 122 available campsites fool you, this campground books up fast. The campground amenities include drinkable water, restrooms and hot, coin-operated showers. Some sites offer full hook-ups. Borrego Palm Canyon campground favors smaller groups as each campsite may have up to eight people (including children). Keep in mind you’re camping in the largest state park in California in the desert. Stay hydrated and seek out shade under the ramadas.

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94 ratings · 14 reviews
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Gigi B.
6 years on Hipcamp
January 2019
Borrego Springs is one of my favorite desert places. Don’t miss the hot springs or hiking the palm oasis!
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Vincent M.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· December 2018
Know where the bathrooms are
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Patricia O.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· October 2017
Take ample water for summertime hikes!
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Ashley S.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2017
Camping is where ever you find a spot. Beautiful sites.
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Deziray C.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2017
No Cell Service at all. So download music before hand if you want a soundtrack for your stay. OH and careful not to step on cactus flowers.
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John M.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2017
modern restrooms and showers
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Staci J.
8 years on Hipcamp
May 2017
This campsite is very nice with new facilities ("thanks" to a flash flood a few years ago that wiped out all the old stuff). It's close to trailheads and the mountains block a lot of SoCal's light pollution for perfect night sky viewing. Perfect for someone like me that likes creature comforts.
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Eric A.
7 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· May 2017
Windy, only go if there was a lot of rain during the spring season to see some really nice desert blooms!
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Thomas W.
6 reviews
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· April 2017
For more exclusion go to Bow Willow
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John P.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2017
Go primitive
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Alyssa R.
39 reviews
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· March 2017
Big campground, so fairly busy, but a great base camp to explore this amazing state park!!
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Destiny I.
7 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· March 2017
Windy.
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Sarah S.
10 years on Hipcamp
July 2015
Definitely get one of the ramada sites, which includes a wood structure, a picnic table or two, and a neat old corner fireplace. We pitched our tent outside of the ramada and used the space for eating and hanging out. Good educational info on the nature walk.
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Jeff S.
9 years on Hipcamp
April 2015
If you'll be attempting the many miles of 4WD roads in the park or the adjacent Ocotillo Wells OHV park, the Tom Harrison "San Diego Backcountry" map available at the Visitor Center is indispensable.

Your guide to camping in Borrego Palm Canyon Campground

Overview

Biking

Anzo-Borrego Desert State Park serves as a beacon for bikers in the area. We have a feeling it has something to do with the more than 500 miles of road that are open to bikers within the park. The routes vary greatly, taking bikers up and down rocky hills, through sand and along flowing creeks. There are some hiking trails also open to bikers, but the park also welcomes two-wheeled fellows to use the primitive jeep roads and paved roads located throughout its boundaries.

Hiking

Anza-Borrego Desert state park is an extensive oasis for hikers. As the largest state park in California, Anza-Borrego lives up to its sizeable reputation with miles of hiking trails. The trails here vary in length, difficulty and scenery offering plenty of options for both new and returning visitors. The hiking paths take outdoor enthusiasts through all of the park’s terrain, including badlands, canyons, palm tree sanctuaries and snow-capped peaks.

Horseback riding

Although in the summer months these lands get hotter than is recommended for horses, but during the winter, fall and spring, the park makes for an excellent horseback riding venture. The park has a horse campground with 10 campsites and access to plenty of trails taking riders past breathtaking canyons and through unbelievable views of the surrounding desert. Time to hit the dusty trail!

Off-roading (OHV)

If you’re looking for a little off-roading adventure, Anza-Borrego state park is the spot for you. The park’s naturally rugged, desert-like terrain is the perfect place to get a some dirt on your tires. There are several roads in the park that are true “jeep roads,” meaning that if you don’t have 4WD there is no real reason to call them a “road” at all. For those who want a little rumble and tumble while they make their way through the park, we really must insist you travel as far as possible down Coyote Canyon Road.

Swimming

In the midst of Anza-Borrego’s dry desert lands, there is a spot fondly referred to as a “palm tree oasis” which can be a much needed refreshing break for heated hikers. The path to the oasis leads you along the same path as an incredibly tempting creek, eventually dumping you by a collection of palm trees that provide shade (a hot commodity in the desert, pun intended). The oasis also has plenty of rocks to sit on, where you watch the creek roll by. If you can’t resist the water, this is a great place to wade and splash around. In the summer months, you can expect a crowd here.

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