Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Current Crowd Level
🟢Quiet
Expect solitude and plenty of parking
Great any time
The largest state park in California, offering 600,000 acres of desert badlands, palm groves, and seasonal wildflower displays. Exceptional stargazing with minimal light pollution. Far less crowded than Joshua Tree with similar desert landscapes.
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Entrance Fee
$10 per vehicle
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Allowed
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Accessibility
Accessible
Accepted Passes
🌸California Poppy Pass
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