Border Field State Park
Also known as Border Field SP
- Status
- Temporarily closedSat 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Memorial day to labor day)
- Entrance fee
- $5 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(619) 575-3613
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert The park is closed due to flooding and related contaminated flood waters. Avoid all standing water and mud. No vehicle, pedestrian, equestrian or bicyclist access is permitted.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Weather Full Closure — Current/Anticipated FloodingThe park is closed due to flooding and related contaminated flood waters. Avoid all standing water and mud. No vehicle, pedestrian, equestrian or… (more)
The park is closed due to flooding and related contaminated flood waters. Avoid all standing water and mud. No vehicle, pedestrian, equestrian or bicyclist access is permitted.
Posted by the park 2026-10-19. Official alert
Overview
Border Field State Park is a 788-acre park in San Diego County, in Imperial Beach.
Visitors come for surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Sat | 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Memorial day to labor day |
| Daily | 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Daily | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Nov 1 – Apr 14 | |
| Fri | 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Daily | 7 a.m. – sunset | — | |
| Sat–Sun | 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — |
Official wording
9:30am – 7:00pm Saturday before Memorial Day to Labor Day 9:30am – 6:00pm day after Labor Day to October 31st 9:30am – 5:00pm November 1 to April 14 9:30am – 6:00pm April 15 to the Friday before Memorial Day Trails are open 7:00 am to sunset daily. The Park is now open to vehicles on Saturdays and Sundays 9:30am to 7pm.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use | $5 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $5.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the trails or on the beach.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed in the parking lot on Monument Mesa, the picnic area, and are permitted on leash on the park road to Monument Mesa. Dogs not allowed on the trails or on the beach.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingWildlife viewing and birdingSurfingHikingBikingHorseback riding
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Border Field State Park contains much of the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, an important wildlife habitat. The park also commemorates the site of the international border established by the 1848 treaty between the U.S and Mexico. The park is located 15 miles south of San Diego via I-5, Dairy Mart and Monument Roads. Phone (619) 575-3613 for more information.
The main park road may be occasionally closed to vehicles due to service reductions or flooding. People who use wheelchairs may access portions of the park via the main road and an adjacent accessible path. Visit the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve by clicking here for more information on road conditions.
Read more from the park
Picnic Area
The main picnic area and restroom are accessible. This location provides a beautiful overlook of the ocean and Tijuana Estuary.
Trails
The North McCoy Trail is an accessible trail that is 0.66 miles that incorporates interpretive signage on a trail through a marsh setting. The surface is compacted soil. Some segments of the trail may be more challenging for some users. There is two armored crossing on the trail that water flows over during rain events that might be challenging for some users. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with one section for 82 feet at 8%. Trailhead, restroom and designated accessible parking are available near the park office on Caspian Drive in Imperial Beach.
The South McCoy Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is a 1.06 mile each way back country trail through a marsh setting. The surface is compacted soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes. Trailhead is at the center of 5th Street and Iris Avenue, Imperial Beach. Parking is available at the end of Iris Avenue.
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
North McCoy Trail 3% Average 2% Average 6 FT Average Soil
8% Maximum 4% Maximum 4 FT Minimum
South McCoy Trails 2% Average 2% Average 8 FT Average Soil
5% Maximum 4% Maximum 5 FT Minimum
Exhibits/Programs
Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center: The exhibits are generally accessible, but assistance may be needed to operate some of the interactive exhibits. Park staff is available to help. The restroom permits front and side transfers and is generally accessible. There are three accessible parking spaces located at the visitor center.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Monument Road
San Diego, CA 92154 - Nearest town
- Imperial Beach
- Coordinates
- 32.5434, -117.1059
- Phone
- (619) 575-3613
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located 15 miles south of San Diego via I-5, Dairy Mart and Monument Roads.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology