Anza-Borrego Desert State Park ®

-Campsites are limited to 8 people maximum and is designed for individual family use. Large groups may require a Special Event Permit.

-Campsites are limited to 2 vehicles. There is no parking for more vehicles. A trailer is counted as a vehicle.

-Alcohol and glass containers are prohibited beyond your campsite.

-The entire backcountry area of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is defined as a camping facility. Occupancy by the same persons, equipment, or vehicles of any camping facility within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is limited to a total of thirty (30) days in any calendar year.

Overnight facilities: En route Campsites, Equestrian Campsites, Tent Camping, Group Campsites, Hike-and-Bike Campsites, Remote Camping, RV/Trailer Campsites w/Hookups, RV Dump Station, RV Access

Bow Willow Campground: There are 2 accessible campsites and an accessible non-flush restroom at this remote primitive campground.

Tamarisk Grove Campground: Three campsites (#17, #20, #27) are accessible. Campsites #17 and #20 include an accessible cabin. An accessible restroom/shower building is adjacent to site #27 and includes dedicated accessible parking.

Vern Whitaker Horse Camp: There is 1 accessible campsite and an accessible horse mounting ramp at this campground. An accessible restroom is available. Routes of travel to the restroom and campsite are accessible.

Trails

The Campground Visitor Center Trail is a 0.75 mile accessible trail near the Visitor Center that connects the Visitor Center to the Borrego Palms Campground. The trail navigates desert scrub brush and wildflowers with views of the desert mountains. The trail is a concrete trail that is generally flat at less than 5% with two sections of 19 feet between 5% and 8%. Accessible parking is available at the visitor center.

The Visitor Center Loop Trail is a 0.40 mile accessible loop interpretive trail near the Visitor. Interpretive panels along the trail focus on area plants and animals and include Braille text keyed to alternate senses. The trail is a concrete trail that is generally flat at less than 5%. Accessible parking is available at the visitor center.

The Culp Valley Trail is an ‘out-and-back accessible trail that is 0.5 mile each way that starts at the Culp Valley Campground located off S22, Montezuma Valley Road. Access to the trailhead is located on the backside of the campground. This trail is constructed of compacted soil and aggregate and has a destination overlook of the Borrego Valley and surrounding area. There are several armored crossings on the trail that water flows over the trail during rain events that might be challenging for some users. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% and 8% and one section for 21 feet at 9%. Accessible parking is available at the trailhead and the accessible restroom at the campground.

Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface

Campground Visitor Center Trail 3% Average 5 FT Average Concrete

7% Maximum 2% Maximum 5 FT Minimum

Visitor Center Loop Trail Concrete

5% Maximum 2% Maximum 5 FT Minimum

Culp Valley Trail 4% Average 4 FT Average Aggregate

9% Maximum 10% Maximum 4 FT Minimum

Exhibits/Programs

The Visitor Center is generally accessible and includes automatic doors at the entry. Exhibits are generally accessible. Assistive listening devices are available. Exterior accessible restrooms off the parking area are available. Parking includes four designated accessible spaces with one van accessible. The path from the parking lot to the Visitor Center entry is 300-feet-long, but the path is paved and generally accessible.