| Venue Name |
Borrego Palm Canyon Campground |
| Venue Description |
Beautiful Campground located next to a desert stream, but not much
shade. Nestled at the base of rocky low mountains. |
| Pictures |
Click here. |
| Contact info |
(760) 767-4238 Camp and (760) 767-4205 Ranger-led Tours. |
| Website |
www.theabf.org for the Anza Borrego Foundation website.
Reservations through
ReserveAmerica.com |
| Location |
In the Anza Borrego desert, south of Palm Springs and east of San Diego.
200 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 |
| Directions |
South on I-5 to I-76. East on I-76 (52 miles). Left on
CA-79. Right on CA-79. Right on CR-S2 then left on CRS22.
North into camp. |
| Map |
Click here. |
| Transportation |
Auto required. Approx 115 miles from south Orange County. |
| Hours |
Arrive after 3PM, depart by 12PM |
| Capacity |
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| # Camp Sites |
120 total. 5 Group Sites -- each hold 24 people and 6 cars. |
| # RV Hook ups |
52 |
| # Tent Dorms |
0 |
| # Indoor Lodges |
0 |
| # Other |
Each non-RV campsite allows 6 cars per site |
| Minimum |
N/A |
| Maximum |
N/A |
| Their price |
|
| Per person/family/site |
Group campsite (24 people, 6 cars) is $106 plus $7.50 Reserve America
fee |
| Sample budget |
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| Per person/family/site |
Approx $7 per family if 6 can fill a campsite. |
| Facilities available |
|
| Restrooms |
Newly refurbished, real toilets, showers, AC power, and additional
campground open-air stalls. |
| Showers |
Yes, coin operated ($.25/2 min) and clean |
| Fire rings |
Yes, within each campground. |
| Tables |
Yes, under shaded trellis |
| Other |
Large amphitheatre for evening activities. BBQ stations are quite
large - maybe 6' long to allow a lot of cooking for groups. |
| Activities available |
|
| Free |
Ranger-led tours at the Visitors Center and Desert Museum, only a 20
minute walk from group campground. Ranger talk Saturday night at the
Amphitheater. Borrego Palm Canyon Stream - has running water in the
late winter and spring. If you're lucky, you'll see Bighorn Sheep.
|
| For fee, in camp |
None |
| For fee, local vendor |
California Overland Desert Excursion - Jeep-led Day Tour |
| Meals included |
None |
| Nearby points of interest |
Salton Sea |
| Sample flyer |
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| What to bring |
Sunscreen, hats, lots of water, hiking boots, camera, binoculars, tents,
sleeping gear, all food supplies, bicycles, wood, gloves (sharp rocks on
climbs), telescopes |
| Tips and hints |
If they have a good rainy season, flowers are plentiful in March and
April. Be cautious of severe thunderstorms in July-Sept. |
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It can get very hot from April 15 - Nov 1st, and heatstroke is possible.
Good place for a mountain bike. |
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There are 5 group campsites. 1st one there on a reservation gets a
choice of which one of the five they want. Chance that |
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if you have 3 of the 5 sites, they may not be together. Get there early
to check in. The town is close by. Easy bicycle ride if |
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you want to get some lunch or dinner (about 2 miles). |
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Great hiking hill next to the group campsites. |
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Little bit of a walk to the nice bathrooms. Some crude flush toilets are
available close-by. |
