Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
EASY HIKES IN ANZA-BORREGO
campground rolls out to a viewpoint over the San Felipe Wash, the Pinyon Mountains and,
on clear days, the Salton Sea.
and a natural water hole that attracts a rich variety of birds; starts opposite Tamarisk
Grove campground.
Hwy 78, this 0.5-mile path is an amateur geologist's dream walk through a fault zone.
Look for low-lying, brilliant-red chuparosa shrubs, which attract hummingbirds.
ety of cacti; starts across from Tamarisk campground and delivers nice views of San
Felipe Wash.
Cycling
Over 500 miles of the park's dirt and paved roads (but never hiking trails) are open to
bikes. Popular routes are Grapevine Canyon off Hwy 78 and Canyon Sin Nombre in the
Carrizo Badlands. Flatter areas include Blair Valley and Split Mountain. Get details at the
visitors center.
Festivals & Events
Peg Leg Smith Liars Contest
CULTURAL
In this hilarious event on the first Saturday of April, amateur liars compete in the Western
tradition of telling tall tales. Anyone can enter, so long as the story is about gold and min-
ing in the Southwest, is less than five minutes long and is anything but the truth.
Sleeping
Free backcountry camping is permitted anywhere that's off-road and at least 100ft from
water. There are also several free primitive campgrounds with pit toilets but no water in
the park. All campfires must be in metal containers. Gathering vegetation (dead or alive) is
strictly prohibited.
