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 28, 2024

Support Borrego Sculptor Ricardo Breceda

Iconic Artist Offers Discounted Art to Fund Surgery

Ricardo Breceda's Art Gallery

Address: 44450 CA-79, Aguanga, CA 92536

Help make a difference by purchasing his iconic sculptures and supporting his journey to recovery.

Renowned Borrego Springs sculptor Ricardo Breceda, known worldwide for his iconic metal sculptures, is in urgent need of support. Facing major heart surgery without insurance, Breceda is offering his artwork at discounted prices to help fund the life-saving procedure.

The Sculptor Behind Borrego's Famous Artwork

Ricardo Breceda’s massive metal sculptures, including dinosaurs, mythical creatures, vintage jeeps, and the famous serpent at Galleta Meadows, are landmarks that draw visitors to Borrego Springs from across the globe. Families, photographers, and travelers cherish these unique works, which have become synonymous with the Borrego Springs experience and are shared widely on social media and beyond.

How You Can Help

Breceda’s sculptures, displayed across Borrego Springs, have brought joy to countless people. Now, he needs our help. By purchasing his art, available at his gallery in Aguanga (44450 CA-79, Aguanga, CA 92536), you can own a piece of his iconic work and directly support his life-saving heart surgery.

Let’s come together to help this incredible artist who has given so much to Borrego Springs and its visitors worldwide.