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.

March 31, 2026

The Next Generation Leahy Concert | March 31 at 7 PM

The Next Generation Leahy in Borrego Springs

The Next Generation Leahy performs March 31 at 7 PM at Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center, presented by the Borrego Springs Community Concert Association.

The Next Generation Leahy brings a high-energy blend of music and movement to Borrego Springs. Known for their multi-instrument talent and step-dancing, this family group delivers a performance that connects across generations.

The Next Generation Leahy features siblings who are accomplished multi-instrumentalists, performing with fiddle, cello, French accordion, vocals, piano, guitar, bass, and French-Canadian step-dancing. Their sound draws from Celtic roots while exploring a wide range of musical styles, creating a performance that is both traditional and contemporary.

Having performed across North America, the group is known for shows that are engaging, energetic, and memorable.

About Borrego Springs Community Concert Association

Founded in 1975, the Borrego Springs Community Concert Association has long supported live music and arts education in Borrego Springs. The organization produces a nine-concert season each year, including five public performances and four free concerts for school children.

Public concerts are held at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center, providing access to a wide range of musical genres for the community. As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit run by volunteers, the association is supported through memberships, ticket sales, and generous contributions from donors and sponsors.

March 31, 2026 at 7 PM

Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center

Brought to Borrego Springs by the Borrego Springs Community Concert Association

Visit borregoconcerts.org to learn more.

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