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.

Soroptimist of Borrego Springs • July 9, 2026

Live Your Dream Awards for Women

Are you ready to take a step towards a better future?

The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women program is here to help women in Borrego Springs achieve their goals. Since 1972, this initiative has been offering cash grants to women who are working to improve their lives through education and skills training.

This is a great opportunity for those who need financial help to continue their schooling or vocational training. Learn how you can be a part of this empowering program!

Who Can Apply for the Live Your Dream Award?

The Live Your Dream Awards are open to women who meet the following requirements:

You are the primary financial supporter for yourself and your dependents.

You are currently attending an undergraduate or vocational training program.

You have a financial need that makes this opportunity important for your future.

If you fit any of these categories, don’t miss the chance to apply!

Why This Matters for Borrego Springs

Supporting women in our community not only helps individuals but strengthens all of Borrego Springs. By helping women achieve their educational and professional goals, we contribute to a more vibrant, skilled, and supportive community. Last year alone, $4,000 in awards went to deserving women who were committed to making a difference for themselves and their families.

How to Apply

You can apply easily by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by visiting soroptimist.org/lyda-apply.

For more information, you can contact Kathy Jorgensen at anzalover2@gmail.com or call 760-540-0400. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future!

If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please share this information with them! Supporting each other is what makes Borrego Springs a wonderful place to live.

2026 Recipients: Borrego Soroptimist Honors Local Women

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Equitable Building Decarbonization Program

By California Energy Commission • September 23, 2026

The goals of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program are to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in homes and advance energy equity. The Direct Install Program provides decarbonization retrofits to low- and moderate-income households. The Statewide Incentive Program incentivizes the increased adoption of low-carbon technologies. In addition to reducing GHG emissions, the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program will strive to encourage resiliency to extreme heat, improve indoor air quality, improve energy affordability, provide electric grid support, and increase payment of prevailing wage to the implementing workforce. Programs include: EBD Statewide Direct Install Program The Equitable Building Decarbonization Statewide Direct Install Program provides and installs energy-efficient upgrades to low-income households. EBD Tribal Direct Install Program The program will serve residential buildings owned or managed by a California Native American tribes, tribal organizations, or tribal members. EBD Statewide Incentive Program Loan loss reserve and interest rate buy downs to reduce the cost of loans for home energy retrofits that improve efficiency and reduce GHG emissions. Learn More: www.energy.ca.gov Contact: Equitable Building Decarbonization Program equitablebuildingdecarb@energy.ca.gov

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