> Canonical: https://caparks.org/parks/anza-borrego-desert-state-park > Content revision: 2026-10-20T20:49:55.324Z [State parks](https://caparks.org/types/state-park)[Imperial](https://caparks.org/counties/imperial)[Riverside](https://caparks.org/counties/riverside)[San Diego](https://caparks.org/counties/san-diego) # Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Imperial · Riverside · San Diego · California Department of Parks and Recreation BEFORE YOUR VISIT Closure noticeTrails & roads ### Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Coyote Canyon Road at Third Crossing Park-specific information - [Coyote Canyon Road at Third Crossing](https://caparks.org/parks/anza-borrego-desert-state-park) The road is closed 5.2 miles ahead at Third Crossing. Parking at the closure gate is limited. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 Closure noticeTrails & roads ### Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: First palm grove in Borrego Palm Canyon Park-specific information - [First palm grove in Borrego Palm Canyon](https://caparks.org/parks/anza-borrego-desert-state-park) The first palm grove remains closed because of fire damage. The trail ends at a viewpoint above the grove; stay outside the closed grove. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 PLAN YOUR VISIT ## The practical details. **Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation **Telephone**: [(760) 767-4205](tel:7607674205) **Hours**: SUMMER HOURS: Visitor Center-open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. including holidays from June 1-September 30. Coyote Canyon closed to public use and occupancy from Lower Willows in San Diego County to the northern park boundary in Riverside County. Vern Whitaker Horse Camp Tamarisk Grove Campground Borrego Palm Canyon Tent sites 54-89, 90-99, 111-115 Borrego Palm Canyon Group Sites G 1-5 & Hike & Bike [Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638) We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling. Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks. ## Weather & forecast National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.2569&lon=-116.406) ## About Anza-Borrego Desert State Park A California desert landscape of washes, palm groves, and backcountry roads. Choose a specific trailhead or campground and check current road, fire, and weather information before visiting. ## Activities & facilities [Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)[Horseback riding ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/horseback-riding)En route CampsitesEquestrian CampsitesTent CampingGroup CampsitesHike-and-Bike CampsitesRemote CampingRV/Trailer Campsites w/HookupsRV Dump StationRV AccessParkingRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsInterpretive ExhibitsNature & Wildlife ViewingFamily ProgramsBike TrailsHiking TrailsHorseback Riding Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area. ## Mapped hiking trails. OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped California portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules. - [Borrego Palm Canyon Nature Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/borrego-palm-canyon-nature-trail-osm-4162669)2.7 mapped mi - [Mountain Palm Springs Loop ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/mountain-palm-springs-loop-osm-14130339)2.0 mapped mi - [PCT - California Section A ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/pct-california-section-a-osm-1246902)106.4 mapped mi - [PCT - California Section B ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/pct-california-section-b-osm-1246901)98.4 mapped mi - [Sunrise Trailhead Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/sunrise-trailhead-trail-osm-8189695)0.4 mapped mi [All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://caparks.org/trails) Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/) ## Find your way. Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions. [Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638) ## Read before you roam. [THE FIELD GUIDE ### Reading trail closures before a California park visit Plan around the named trail, road, or visitor area in an official notice, and distinguish a partial reopening from complete access. Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/trail-closures-and-partial-reopenings) ## Sources & verification Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026. - [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026 [Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/anza-borrego-desert-state-park.md) ## Nearby parks. Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary. [All parks](https://caparks.org/parks) [San Diego ### Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Camping · Picnicking](https://caparks.org/parks/cuyamaca-rancho-state-park) [San Diego ### Palomar Mountain State Park Camping · Picnicking](https://caparks.org/parks/palomar-mountain-state-park) [Imperial · Riverside ### Salton Sea State Recreation Area Camping · Boating](https://caparks.org/parks/salton-sea-state-recreation-area)