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Borrego Springs Vacation Home Rentals
Stay at luxurious vacation homes, some sit in exotic locations. Many feature a peace of history. Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.

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Anza Borrego State Park
Anza Borrego State Park
Anza Borrego Park
Anza Borrego Desert Park
Anza Borrego DNHA - Desert Natural History Association
Anza Borrego Foundation - Park Education, Research and Support
Springs at Borrego RV Park
Anza Borrego Paleontology
Borrego Publishing
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Borrego Art Institute
California Desert Foundation
Southern California DayTrips

Borrego Desert Photo Galleries
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Anza Borrego Nature Photos
Borrego Picasa Album
Tims Home Gallery
Anza Borrego Photo Gallery
Terra Galleria
Golden Gate Photo
Desert Wildlife Gallery - Lori Carey
Carrizo Badlands Gallery - John Idoni

Desert Outfitters
Adventure to best remote corners of Imperial County.
San Diego Safari
Borrego Outfitters
California Overland - Desert Jeep Tours

California Desert
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California Deserts
California Geology
California State Parks

600,000 acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the largest state park in the contiguous United States and voted the #1 state park in California by National Geographic. This area was first traversed by Spanish explorer Juan Batiste de Anza in 1774. Another 100 years would pass before the first settlers would come to stay and inhabit this area. For more info (760) 337-4400.

Visitors can traverse canyons full of desert palms, ancient pictographs, majestic cactus and early spring wildflowers.

Anza Borrego Desert State Park
200 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004; 760-767-5311;

Borrego Springs
Borrego Springs is certainly one of the most scenic desert resort areas of California. The desert valleys are bordered by 9,000 foot mountain peaks. Some have said that Borrego Springs is what Palm Springs was 50 years ago - peaceful, quiet, relaxing. There are no stoplights in Borrego.

St Barnabas Labyrinth
This episcopal parish church, built in 1986, includes an outdoor labyrinth and retreat center for the benefit of those in search of peace and tranquility.

Carrizo Badlands
Fossil Beds, Desert Trails, Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves, Open Camping area.

Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recr Area - East Borrego
42,000 acres of desert terrain, from below sea level to 400 foot elevations. It is a motorcycle, four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicle, and dune buggy use area. The wash-and-ridge terrain includes a butte with dunes and a sand bowl, a blow-sand dune, springs and a camp on a former homestead site.

The park features washes, wildflowers, palm groves, cacti, ocotillo and sweeping vistas. Visitors may also have the chance to see greater roadrunner, golden eagles, kit foxes, mule deer, desert iguanas, chuckwallas and the red diamond rattlesnake.

Borrego Desert Park is habitat of the peninsular bighorn sheep, often called the Desert Bighorn. This creature is very shy and is rarely seen.

Spring Wildflowers
It is best to come in the springs, especially after a wet winter. Best wildflower fields are found in Coyote Canyon and Henderson Canyon, east of Borrego Springs. Remember - desert park plants are protected by law and cannot be dug up.

Higher Elevation Wildflowers: - Desert Apricot, Checker Fiddleneck, Indian Paintbrush, and Fringe Amaranth

Lower Elevation Wildflowers: - Dune Evening Primrose, Desert Chicory, and Desert Sand-Verbena.

The Borrego Desert Nature Center
Anza Borrego Desert Natural History Association [ABDNHA] features Special exhibits describe desert wildflowers, indian rock art and mythology.

Borrego Palm Canyon Nature Trails
Near Borrego Desert Nature Center

• Hellhole Canyon - 3 mile hiking trail starts from just south of visitor center that goes up a desert wash past a small waterfall and grotto of maidenhair ferns and hummingbirds buzzing the ocotillo (best in Springtime).
• Tubb Canyon - Unmarked trailhead starts on Hwy S-22 at MM-11, southwest of Visitor Center. Easy 1.5 mile hike. Natural spring is a big draw for wildlife including bighorn sheep and a lot of jackrabbits.
• Borrego Palm Canyon Nature Trail - 3 mile loop past native palm grove with pond.
• Panoramic Overlook Trail - 1 mile loop starts near campground site #71.
• Visitor Center Trail - Easy 1.2 mile loop
• Maidenhair Falls Trail - 6 mile hiking trail starts at Hellhole Canyon parking area.
• California Trail - 12 mile trail from Hellhole Canyon to Culp Valley Campground
• Pena Spring Trail - 6 mile hike from Culp Valley Campground to an artesian spring
• Lookout Point Trail - 6 mile hike from Culp Valley climb to Hellhole Canyon scenic overlook

Coyote Canyon Nature Trails
Entrance to the Borrego Badlands:

• Alcoholic Pass - challenging hike starts from Coyote Canyon road
• Truckhaven Rocks - 1.5 mile loop starts at milepost 35.5 on route S-22
• Caleite Mine - challenging hike starts on route S-22 at milepost 38.0
• Butterfield Overland Stagecoach Road
• Carrizo Badlands - laden with fossils dating over 540 million years
• Font's Point
• Split Mountain
• Seventeen Palms Oasis
• Visitors Center

Desert Campgrounds

In addition to the campgrounds listed below - backcountry camping is permitted in most open areas of the park. There is a small backcountry camping fee.

Rules include no ground fires. There are several locations with facilities.

Tamarisk Grove Campground

• Cactus Loop - 1 mile scenic trail starts at campground
• Yaqui Well - 1.6 mile nature trail starts at campground
• Borrego Palm Canyon - 122 sites / near visitors center
• Tamarisk Grove - 27 sites
• Horse Camp - 10 sites for campers with horses only.
• Yaqui Well
• Fish Creek

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Borrego Springs Country Club Resort Anza-Borrego Desert Resort Serene resort oasis found tucked away in the Anza Borrego Desert at the foot of the Santa-Rosa Mountains. The Borrego Springs Country Club features 100 guestrooms that are well appointed with a casual early California charm.

El Centro John Jay Inn - Best Western 2352 S 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243 US; Anza-Borrego Desert Resort Each spacious guestroom features free highspeed Internet access, refrigerators, microwaves and other amenities. Hotel guests may also enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast. This Imperial Valley resort prides itself on providing friendly, personal service.

El Centro Ramada Inn 1455 Ocotillo Dr., El Centro, CA 92243; Anza-Borrego Desert Resort Ramada Inn El Centro is a two-story, 147-room, brick building. Just seconds from Interstate Highway 8, in El Centro. Featuring nice surroundings and clean, comfortable guestrooms, a large outdoor pool, weight room, and guest laundry, the only thing a guest might need is a complimentary cocktail in The Amigo Room Lounge, or a late night snack at the Denny's Restaurant located on the premises.

Borrego Springs Stanlunds Resort - Borrego Springs CA Stanlunds is located in Borrego Springs which is in the center of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the largest state park in California. Miles of hiking,off road driving and biking.You can enjoy golf in one of the four golf cources.

Palm Springs Marquis Villas Resort Hotel Scenic views of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains and set right in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, the Marquis Villas offers complete comfort and charm. Pass the day by the pool set in a beautiful garden courtyard, get a game of tennis, or a good workout at the resort's fitness facility.

Ramona San Vicente Resort 24157 San Vicente Rd, Ramona CA 92065; Location: Near San Diego Country Estates This fine Ramona Golf and Tennis Resort is located 45 minutes from San Diego and 20 minutes from Wild Animal Park. The resort is found on 300 acres with Championship Golf, lighted Tennis courts, Olympic size pool and spa, extensive Equestrian facilities, walking and hiking trails. San Vicente Resort is a smoke free property with banquet space.

Ramona Riviera Oaks Resort 25382 Pappas Road, Ramona CA 92065; Location: Near San Diego Country Estates The Riviera Oaks Resort has two large swimming pools and a fabulous Day Spa for the ultimate in pampered relaxation! The Day Spa offers a wide variety of treatments including Swedish massage, body wraps, and stone therapy massage. Spacious villas are equipped with all the comforts of home, including a fireplace in each villa for complete restoration of body and soul.

El Centro Fairfield Inn - Marriott Resort This non-smoking hotel is located adjacent to the Imperial Valley Mall and a range of dining options. Industry leaders El Centro Medical Center, MCI, Clear Channel, Imperial Valley College, and National Beef, are only a few miles from this property.

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