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.

Borrego Springs High School • August 29, 2026

Borrego Springs High School Blood Drive

Join Borrego Springs High School in supporting the San Diego Blood Bank High School Challenge.

Borrego Springs High School is once again participating in the San Diego Blood Bank High School Challenge Program, giving students, families, staff, and community members an opportunity to help save lives through blood donation.

The first of three blood drives for the 2026–27 school year will take place on Wednesday, September 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Borrego Springs High School Gym parking lot, located at 2281 Diegueno Road.

As a thank-you for donating, eligible participants will receive:

A complimentary SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream ticket
A limited-edition "Save the Humans" T-shirt (while supplies last)

Every blood donation has the potential to help multiple patients in hospitals throughout Southern California. Community blood drives play a vital role in maintaining a stable blood supply for emergency care, surgeries, cancer treatments, and other medical needs.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Donors should bring a photo ID, arrive well hydrated, and meet standard blood donation eligibility requirements.

Borrego Springs High School encourages the entire community to participate and support this important effort to help save lives.

Flyers with appointment information and donation incentives are included below.

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