Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Springs; 9am-4pm Mon-Sat)
Tourist information.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center
TOURIST INFORMATION
9am-5pm Oct-May, Sat & Sun only Jun-Sep)
Built partly underground, the stone walls of the park visitors center blend beautifully with
the mountain backdrop, while inside are top-notch displays and audiovisual presentations.
Two miles west of Borrego Springs.
Wildflower Hotline
TOURIST INFORMATION
(
760-767-4684)
Getting There & Around
There is no public transport to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. From Palm Springs (1½
hours) take I-10 to Indio, then Hwy 86 south along the Salton Sea and west onto S22.
From LA (three hours) and Orange County (via Temecula) take I-15 south to Hwy 79 to
County Rtes S2 and S22. From San Diego (two hours), I-8 to County Rte S2 is easiest, but
if you want a more scenic ride, take twisty Hwy 79 from I-8 north through Cuyamaca Ran-
cho State Park and into Julian, then head east on Hwy 78.
