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Borrego Palm Canyon Campground
4.7 on GoogleBorrego Springs · Anza-Borrego Desert
State park in Borrego Springs
5 group sites
In season now · Oct – Apr
Open all year, but reservations run Oct 1 to Apr 30; summer heat can pass 110°F and several tent loops close June through September.
$35 site/night
2026 tent-site fee; full hookups $45
Winter desert base with dark skies and a palm canyon.
The developed campground by Anza-Borrego’s visitor center, at the mouth of Borrego Palm Canyon in California’s largest state park. The canyon trail starts from camp, the skies are very dark, and full-hookup pull-throughs sit next to tent loops with hot showers. It’s a winter base for wildflowers, bighorn sheep and Borrego Springs’ giant metal sculptures; summer is brutally hot and several loops close.
At a glance
- Sites
- About 120, some with full hookups
- Nightly
- $35 tent, $45 full hookup
- Reservations
- Oct 1–Apr 30, up to 6 months ahead
- Showers
- Token hot showers
- Group sites
- 5
What’s here
- Tent sites
- RV hookups
- Showers
- Dark skies
- Open in winter
- Pets allowed
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Gear, rentals and guides
- California Overland
Guided desert tours in open-air off-road vehicles, plus overnight desert camping trips.
- Anza-Borrego Foundation
The park’s nonprofit partner, with night-sky programs, astrophotography workshops and other events in season.
Events
“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.
- EventOct 9, 8–10 pmPastAnza-Borrego Under the Stars
Telescope viewing and sky stories with the Anza-Borrego Foundation in the dark-sky park. Free for members.
- FestivalOct 17–18PastBorrego Days
The town’s 60th annual fall festival, with a parade themed Reach for the Stars.
Where to stay
- hotelThe Palms at Indian Head
Mid-century modern boutique hotel at the foot of the mountains.
- hotelBorrego Springs Resort
Resort-style hotel on the valley floor; its spa and restaurant are temporarily closed.
- innBorrego Valley Inn
Adults-only Santa Fe-style inn with pools and outdoor hot tubs.
Nearby
- Borrego Palm Canyon Trail · From camp
Rocky trail up the canyon from the campground. Fire damage closed the first palm grove, so it ends at a viewpoint above it.
- Galleta Meadows sculptures · 10 min drive
Dozens of giant metal sculptures, from dinosaurs to a sea serpent, scattered across the desert around Borrego Springs.
- Fonts Point · 35 min drive
A rough dirt road leads to a sweeping view over the Borrego Badlands; best at sunrise.
4.7 on Google
read Oct 3, 2026What people love
- The canyon hike starts right at the campground
- Quiet nights and great stargazing
- Roomy pull-through hookup sites with mountain views
Heads-up
- Shower tokens are sold at the upper loop, a long walk from the lower loop
- Check-in waits until 2 pm even if your site is empty, and cell signal is weak
These themes are our summary of recent reviews, not quotes.
Read reviews on Google MapsGetting there
- Palm Springs International (PSP) · about 1 hr 30 min drive
- San Diego · about 2 hr
- Los Angeles · about 3 hr
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