Reviews

Jeanne Neylon Decker (Traveltawk)

There are so many trails of all levels to explore here. Palm Canyons was my favorite. There are really easy loops you can take near the Visitors Center, particularly suited for those with mobility concerns. Make the Visitor’s Center your first stop for maps, hiking advice, and to see the well-presented exhibits. It was very hot even in early April and the wild flowers had already bloomed when we visited last week. Ideally, go in winter time before it gets hot and bring plenty of water and sun protection.

victor vallejo

Great city and park, The sculptures invite you to explore in order to discover them. Although we spent very little time there, we will definitely return until we have discovered them all. The camping was excellent, Watching the sunset and the rising of the nearly full moon on the horizon is priceless. We truly enjoyed nature and its landscapes.

Catherine Hunt

We spent 2 nights Borrego Palm Canyon Campground during Easter weekend. It was our first time visiting the Visitor Center. We walked from the campground to the Visitor Center via the Visitor Center Interpretive Trail. It is 1 mile roundtrip and very educational. We had a dog and we could not go in the Visitor Center. My husband and I took turns going inside. There are cultural and historical display & a gift shop. The ranger was very helpful on providing places to visit and/or walk with our dog. There were maps and brochures available. We did the “Exciting Triangle Tour” and had amazing scenery along the way.

G B

We visited the park on our trip. We just crossed it, did not visit famous blooming grounds. Because of the heatwave, we were at the center before it even open (9am?). They have nice educational trails around the visitor center. The desert was starting to bloom. We didn't see snakes or many animals. Some birds and lots of off roaders outside the park. We would like to overnight some day here. Day use ticket was $10. No dogs in the visitor center.

Roselia Mapes

This visitor center is small but really good, make sure you enter the lab and open all the drawers where they have some very interesting samples of local stuff. They also play 15 minute movies that are worth watching, you can request any of the 4-5 movies. Very helpful,friendly and knowledgeable staff. The shop has great souvenirs and there is a water refill station by the entrance of the center. Follow the easy paths, you get to see some animals and beautiful desert plants. They offer night activities to see the stars.

Steve Cowen

The state park, because they are firmly under the spell of the radical environmentalist and the Democrats, have basically cut off access to most of the northern part of the park to all but the most hardy of hikers of which I am one so I thought I would post some photos of what others who aren't quite so fit used to be able to enjoy because they could drive their Jeeps back up into these areas but now can't. Seems like kind of a shame to me that only a very select few can enjoy these areas anymore, due to who knows what or why, but then again being under the control of radical environmentalists and the California Democrats means you don't have to answer the questions of what or why.

TheDoRanger

Amazing visitor center with plenty of interesting exhibits and park film. Amazing rangers to help you out too! Park stamps of the park and the Anza Trail are offered here as well as a junior ranger program (no age-limit, so anyone can do!). If you can, hit a star party for some astonishing night skies.

Nash Holcomb

Don’t be fooled by the apparent lack of a building from the map! The visitor center is build as a cave! It’s very nice with plenty of great information, Anza Borrego merch and super friendly and helpful staff that pointed us to some great hiking trails

Mitch K

Largest state park in CA ... 600,000 acres. Limitless hiking. Visitor center great helpful people. Take water on hike & eye glasses/prote ction. Winds are STRONG debrie flies. Pay park pass at ciocsk. CC or exact cash

Rich M

Great place! We stopped here first to get info on the various hikes in the area. Great visitor center and staff to answer all of the questions. The center also has great samples of the various cacti out front. $10 entrance fee to the park/carload. Very clean restrooms with soap and paper towels! Picnic area both in the sun and in the shade around the center. Ample parking on dirt

Mandolinman58

Uh, yeah! I stopped for the sculptures but stayed for the beauty. Located about 30 west of Coachella/Salton Sea the park is extensive but, near the highway and accessible by car, there are dozens of giant rusty metal sculptures of ancient giant mammals that used to roam the area. They have a giant scorpion and locust. As you head north the sculptures are of dragons and even an adventurous four wheeling pair in a Jeep. For the most part you can drive your car up to and around each statue. The ones that you can't drive up to see are close to road with clear paths to them. To the west are beautiful mountains and to the east the park stretches as far as your can see. A great place to visit. Children will love it. Bring your camera because you will never see anything like this again and your friends won't believe you when you tell them. Peace!

Craig Bellavance

Arrive at the parking lot and buy your park pass at the kiosk. Use the clean flush-toilet restroom. Fill your water bottles. Head to the well-hidden visitor center. View the exhibits. Shop in the store. Get your visitor information guide and discuss your plans or options with a ranger. Get a start on your adventure by walking the quarter mile “Visitor Center All-Access Nature Trail” loop. You are now ready to hit the trails…

Markus Stampfli

Self pay parking, almost can't see it - due to its excellent architecture. Much information to be gained from self read placards and friendly rangers to assist all your needs. Nice self walk garden tours for all the plants species around.