How big is Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

More than 600,000 acres, or roughly 1,000 square miles. It is the largest state park in California and the third largest in the United States, spanning parts of San Diego, Riverside and Imperial counties.

How much does it cost to enter Anza-Borrego?

Day use is $10 per vehicle, collected at the Visitor Center, developed campgrounds and several popular trailheads including The Slot and Hellhole Canyon. The park has no entrance gates and much of it can be accessed without a fee.

When is wildflower season at Anza-Borrego?

Annual wildflowers can appear from January through mid-April, with peak bloom most often between late February and early April. Timing varies year to year based on rainfall and temperature.

Is Anza-Borrego a Dark Sky Park?

Yes. The park was designated an International Dark Sky Park in 2018 at Silver tier. Borrego Springs, the town at its center, has been an International Dark Sky Community since 2009, the first in California.

Do I need four-wheel drive at Anza-Borrego?

Not for the paved roads, the Visitor Center or the main campgrounds. The vast majority of the park's roughly 500 miles of dirt roads do require a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle.

Is Anza-Borrego Desert State Park open at night?

Yes, the park is open 24 hours a day, year-round. The Visitor Center is open daily 9am to 5pm October through May, and weekends and holidays only June through September.

Jake Hinton • November 10, 2024

Joey Ross Shines at The Palms at Indian Head

Local Pianist Receives High Praise for Genre-Blending Performances at Borrego Springs’ Coyote Steakhouse

Pianist Joey Ross recently received a glowing review from Milo Shapiro, who praised his unique and captivating performances at The Palms at Indian Head. Described as a standout act, Joey's genre-blending style transforms the hotel lobby into an unexpected cabaret experience, drawing locals and visitors alike. Shapiro noted that Ross’s seamless transitions between pieces—from Billy Joel to Rachmaninoff—make for an evening full of delightful surprises.

"Watching Joey in action is part of the intrigue; at times it almost appears that Joey himself is a vehicle being used by a power behind him, manipulating him rather than him being in control." Milo Shapiro - stageandcinema.com

Read the review: SOMETHING WILD BLOOMS ON A DESERT PIANO

Enjoy an Evening of Live Piano, Happy Hour, and Fine Dining in Borrego Springs

Enjoy an evening with Joey Ross, performing Wednesday through Sunday, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm in the mid-century modern lobby of The Palms at Indian Head . Arrive early to take advantage of happy hour from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at Coyote Steakhouse, featuring prime grade steaks, an array of appetizers, and an early bird prix fixe menu with special pricing before 6 pm.

No admission fee for the music—come for dinner or drinks and settle in for a memorable night of live piano in Borrego Springs!

Contact

2220 Hoberg Road Borrego Springs Ca 92004

760-440-6824

stay@thepalmsatindianhead.com

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‘Wolves and Wine’ gala on Oct. 17 to celebrate California Wolf Center’s work, expansion

By East County News Services • September 4, 2026

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Old Borego Open House Celebrates the Valley’s Historic Heart

By Martha Deichler • September 4, 2026

Please join the Civic Foundation for its annual Old Borego Days celebration No, Borrego is not misspelled in the title above. This is the way Borrego was spelled back in 1928, when the first post office opened in what is now called “Old Borego.” The site is located at 1580 Rango Way. Please join the Civic Foundation for its annual Old Borego Days celebration of the historic heart of the Borrego Valley on Sunday, November 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The turnoff from Rango Way will be marked with a sign. Please note that no restrooms are available. Visitors will be able to enter the old post office and general store, originally run by Eslie Wynn, and view a fascinating video from the 1950s extolling the virtues of life in Borrego Springs. One of the first homes in Borrego Springs will also be open for public viewing, offering a nostalgic look back at life in the community’s earlier years. In addition, Borrego Springs Elementary School fourth graders, who study California history, will have their essays on display. Three students will receive awards for their writing on “Borego Now and Then.” Old Borego Days Sunday, November 8, 2026 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 1580 Rango Way, Borrego Springs

NWS monitoring possible tropical cyclone that could affect San Diego County

By City News Service • September 2, 2026

The National Weather Service is monitoring Tropical Storm Marie, which developed near Baja California and could bring a chance of showers to San Diego County over Labor Day weekend.

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