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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Covering over half a million acres, this is the largest state park in the entire state of California.
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Details
Covering over half a million acres, this is the largest state park in the entire state of California. It is located in the Colorado Desert and features mountain ranges, rugged valleys, colorful badlands, and even several springs and oases. However, that is only a sample of the diverse landscapes. The park is also known for its wildflower fields, cactus-covered hills, and rocky slot canyons. There is a wealth of things to do here, from off-roading and wildlife viewing to celestial moonwalks and horseback riding. There are also hundreds of miles of trails for hiking or cycling, which allows you to explore the vast landscapes and ecosystems of this spectacular part of California.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
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7.7 mi away
Slot Canyon
This hidden natural wonder in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is one of the more unique sites in California.
8.7 mi away
Route 78--Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Road
This 19-mile road runs east to west through the heart of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the largest state park in California.
13.7 mi away
Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area
Enjoy over 85,000-acres of desert, dunes, and even bubbling mud pools as you explore this park by ATV, motorbike, or dune buggy.
15.0 mi away
Borrego Springs Night Sky
Imagine staring up at the night sky and seeing millions of twinkling stars and colorful ribbons of far-off galaxies.
19.0 mi away
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Sitting 5,000-feet in elevation along the Peninsular Range, this park provides a unique environment for many different types of conifers and broadleaf trees, many of which cannot be found anywhere else in Southern California.
