Top Things to do at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Join us as we explore Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the largest state park in California, located in Southern California just east of San Diego. Spanning over 600,000 acres, the park features more than 500 miles of dirt roads, 12 designated wilderness areas, and some of the most unique desert scenery in the state. Anza-Borrego is especially unusual for its 130 massive metal sculptures scattered throughout Galleta Meadows, all of which you can drive to and explore. From dramatic badlands and narrow slot canyons to lush palm oases, seasonal spring wildflowers, and sweeping desert overlooks, this park offers endless adventure and stunning landscapes. Anza-Borrego also has a deep and fascinating history. Native American tribes once lived throughout this region, and today you can still find ancient petroglyphs, old village sites, and cultural landmarks across the park. Wildlife lovers may even spot the endangered Peninsular bighorn sheep (we didn’t get lucky this time). One of the best parts about visiting is that 99% of the park is free, including free backcountry camping, making it an incredible destination for hikers, off-roaders, and outdoor enthusiasts. In this guide, we highlight the best hikes, scenic drives, viewpoints, and hidden gems to help you plan the ultimate Anza-Borrego adventure. Time Stamp: 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Visitor Center 2:45 Galleta Meadows 7:23 Slot Hike 10:53 Fonts Point Anza-Borrego 12:27 Palm Canyon Trail 16:12 The Wind Caves 18:25 The Narrows Earth Trail 19:45 The Village Site 21:00 Pictograph Hike 24:28 Hellhole Canyon Hike 24:11 Coming up next week #californiatravel #Hiking #AnzaBorrego #AnzaBorregoStatePark #CaliforniaStateParks #SouthernCalifornia #BorregoSprings #GalletaMeadows #SlotCanyon #PalmOasis #FontsPoint #DesertHiking #CaliforniaHiking #OffRoadCalifornia #FreeCamping #BackcountryCamping #DesertAdventure #TravelingAToZ #HiddenGemsCalifornia #DesertLandscape #StateParkAdventure #travelvlog   / ashlynnandzach   music: Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Tribal Joy by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Playing In The Wind by BatchBug |   / batchbug   Mystventure by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com NIGHT SKY by Mehul ShaRma |   / mehulsharma4284   Fulfilled by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://open.spotify.com/artist/03JYf... Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Ambient Future Garage | PAST by Alex-Productions |    / @alexproductionsnocopyright   Sky by Vlad Gluschenko |   / vgl9   Yeah by THBD |   / thbdsultan   Clouds by LiQWYD | https://www.liqwydmusic.com Innocence by Roa Music |   / roa_music1031   I Miss You, Southern Winds by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com