Moderate • 4. When combined, these groves offer the most abundant number of palm trees in the entire Park that are accessible from a hiking trail. I would check it out but 110 degrees is a tad warm. Especially if it is your first visit to the park, stop at the visitor center upon arrival, to get an overview of the park, view the park film, and browse the informative exhibits. You’ll need to pay $10 to access the parking area (Borrego Palm Canyon Campground), from which a trail of just under 3 miles round trip starts. Slot Canyon Top View Top view into desert slot canyon, Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California; October 2013. Sandstone Canyon: N32 58. You can drive into Sandstone Canyon for a couple of miles and, when it becomes too narrow to drive further, get out and hike a short […] Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. If you have a suitable 4WD vehicle you can drive about 2. 2. GPS: 33. Calcite Mine is just under 4 miles long and located near Borrego Springs, California. 0 km • Est. Author Topic: Sat Nov 22: Fish Creek & Sandstone Canyon - Anza Borrego (Read 66690 times) strikedistance. I got a call from a few friends inviting me out for an easy camping trip at Fish Creek and we’d go explore Sandstone Canyon and the surrounding area. A few of the more popular spots, like Borrego Palm Canyon, Tamarisk Grove, Bow Willow, Vern Whitaker Horse Camp and the Visitor Center are $5 to $10 to enter, though that would be covered with the California State Park pass. The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center is located at the west end of Palm Canyon Drive in Borrego Springs. Talk about a trip you took out to Anza Borrego Sandstone Canyon Discovered . Finishing our third day in Anza Borrego, we decided to make it back to camp before sundown, giving us plenty of time to cook dinner over an. 5. This trail is great for camping and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Jump to Latest Follow 5K views 57 replies 18 participants last post by Sinisterphoto Sep 30, 2014. The sand dunes far South/East of the Anza Borrego Desert. It. Truckhaven Rocks Trail. Main two attractions are the squeeze and heart attack hill. Rubicon Trail Part 1 : 2002. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. Rubicon Trail Part 2. Peak did have blister beetles on it. Desert Garden and Indian Head Mountain in Anza Borrego State Park. . Photos (456) Directions. The Anza-Borrego Desert offers many adventure opportunities, like the Goat Canyon Trestle hike, and many overnight opportunities as well. . 4. Borrego Mountain is west of CA-86, north of CA-78 and east of CA-79 (Figure 5). If you're looking for elevation gain, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park has you covered. 10. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is tucked into the southeastern corner of California. Driving time, about one hour from the asphalt. Anza Borrego - Sandstone Canyon. Time: 5 hrs. The namesake fish that used to swim in the ponds are long gone, some remain near the visitor center. I don't think this poster was trying to criticize OP but rather was making a joke that appears to have gone over people's heads. Milky way over Anza Borrego state park (Photo Credit: Xiu Yu Photography / Shutterstock. Borrego Sink Wash Rd. I would recommend going as far up it as. Generally, there are no day-use parking fees in Anza Borrego Desert State Park with the : exception of the designated campgrounds (Bow Willow, Tamarisk Grove, and Borrego. Length: 27. Anyone know what the conditions. There are also some small slot canyons you can hike around down there. Why you should camp here: A popular campground with scenic mountain views and easy access to one of Anza-Borrego’s most traveled trails. Sandstone Canyon Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - California - San Diego County 13 0 Share Distance 7 mi Time 4 hrs Elevation Gain 800 ft Season Spring, Fall, Winter Hike. Scenic hiking in Borrego Palm Canyon near the campground. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. 9 miElevation gain 301 ftRoute type Out & back. Oriflamme and Chariot Canyon. Fish creek canyon is the divide between Fish Creek Mountains and the Vallecito Mountains. Length: 27. The Domelands. Fish Creek wash is located at the eastern edge of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park south of HWY 78. Spain Expedition 20170408-0503. AB is packed with trippy places but I've never seen anything that tops Sandstone Canyon. The road will jog north past the airport and again turn east at Pegleg Monument. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "sandstonecanyon" Flickr tag. Posts: 1021. Elephant Knees, Wind Caves, and Dinosaurs | Anza-Borrego #4. Lower Coyote Canyon Trail; Fonts Point Trail; Sandstone Canyon Trail; Oriflamme Canyon; Pumpkin Patch; Calcite Mine; Slot Canyon Trail; Canyon Sin Nombre; Arroyo Seco Del Diablo Trail; Grapevine Canyon; Mortero Wash; The Mojave Road. . Great canyon hike with moderate boulder scrambles, sandy pebble wash, wildflowers, cactus, cedar and smoke trees. 300531. At points you will travel through a narrow canyon and at other points you will be staring out at a vast open desert landscape. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Print/PDF map. Try this 7. The Sandstone canyon trail is a relatively short but spectacularly narrow, twisty, bronzed- walled sandstone canyon. Public - National Park. Those canyons mentioned in the reports in the recent. The park is located about 2 hours drive from San Diego and 3 hours from Los. Sycamores and boulders, Sheep Canyon. Los OHV no están permitidos en el Parque Estatal Anza-Borrego Desert; todos los vehículos deben ser legales para circular en las carreteras. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (/ ˈ æ n z ə b ə ˈ r eɪ ɡ oʊ /, AN-zə bə-RAY-goh) is a California State Park located within the Colorado Desert of southern California, United States. Rubicon Trail Part 1 : 2002. Calendar-year limit of 30 days applies. Easy • 4. It’s a pleasant drive with beautiful scenery and at most times, no traffic. Sandstone Canyon is one of the only slot canyons in Anza-Borrego that you can drive into. . Definitely worth a visit at 200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004. Driving along Arroyo Tapiado. This canyon is a relatively short but spectacularly narrow, twisty, bronzed- walled sandstone canyon. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. Fish Creek Route. This primitive campsite is in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park on the road to Sandstone Canyon off the Fish Creek Wash Road. Anza-Borrego Wild Flowers 20170313. You can drive into Sandstone Canyon for a couple of miles and, when it becomes too narrow to drive further, get out and hike a short […] Is the Sandstone Canyon trail open? Located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, a 4WD vehicle with high clearance is required. 6 (316) Sandstone Canyon via Fish Creek Wash. 9:00 a. It is also rich in archeological history with evidence of earliest inhabitants dating back to 6,000 years ago. This canyon, as the name implies, is cut through layers of beige-colored sandstones. Wind Caves trailhead located off U. There are a few slot canyons in Anza Borrego State Park, but this one is named “The Slot” (your Google Maps will take you there) and is the most popular one. (South) Rockhouse Canyon's namesake: edited by Rocko1 on 11/17/2023: 6 days ago Topic: Trail. Calendar-year limit of. Anza Borrego hiking trails like Cactus Loop and Elephant Tree have guided nature hikes with markers along the paths, whereas the unique environment and geology of the area make hikes like the Wind Caves wonderful for exploring. 5 (255) Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. 494:Sandstone Canyon gets my vote, it's cool in a vehicle or on foot (I had to hike it before because of a rock fall. It's a Not chosen size geocache, with difficulty of 3, terrain of 4. May 10, 2017. It’s short, it often has a healthy amount of trail traffic, and it’s located just outside of one of the two main reservation campgrounds in Anza-Borrego State Park. Posts: 69. Length: 3. Whitefield revisited the area in December 1955 with a William Kenyon and "with our wives",. 1 km. Sandstone Canyon is one of the only slot canyons in Anza-Borrego that you can drive into. Once in the canyon you will. Moderate • 4. South Carrizo Creek Rd. What To See. You start off on the rough jeep trail down to a wash where you have the option to traverse through a slot canyon. Head out on this 8. The name Anza-Borrego comes from Spanish roots, particularly from Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza. To get there from San Diego, head east on I-8, taking exit 40 for CA-79 North. Part of the Double Fun at Anza Borrego (Feb 2019) trip. Still a gorgeous drive, but. Rubicon Trail Part 1 : 2002. Length: 5. And, like any sea-based sedimentary formation, the Elephant Knees are littered with fossils. From the San Felipe Valley Wildlife area over Volcan Mountain upto Santa Ysabel. Anza Borrego's Sandstone Canyon is a tall desert canyon and wash way just wide enough, in spots, for a Jeep or other 4x4 rig. On this. As you seem to have been there, you can appreciate the awesome beauty of this area. October 2020 guys trip to Anza Borrego Desert State Park In East Valley San Diego California. Photos (394) Directions; Print/PDF map; Share; Length 8. Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-5311 760-767-4238 Reservations: 800-444-7275 Official Website. An expansive desert wilderness of 600,000 acres, the desert landscape in Anza-Borrego is comprised of washes, badlands, slot canyons, mud palisades and palm oases. Review of: Sandstone Canyon. 7 mi. 979404, -116. 6 mile (1 km) to Fish Creek Wash. Slot Canyon Arch at Anza-Borrego Desert. Length: 3. Sandstone Canyon, Anza-Borrego State Park : 2000. 6 miElevation gain 1,912 ftRoute type Point to point. After another 10 or 15 minutes, I reached an area where a big rock fall had blocked passage for probably most vehicles (I couldn’t actually believe to see tire tracks going through it, but some 4WD cars seemed to be able to get. Calcite Mine Trail. As you drive up Sandstone Canyon it gets pretty narrow to the point where it is just wider than my jeep. Length: 6. The canyon is quite unstable, so parking in the canyon is not a good idea. . From the road summit simply go cross country up the ridge to the north and west, aiming for the high point. What little wind made it to the tent was easily quieted by ear plugs, making for a peaceful night sleep. This road travels past some towering sandstone cliffs. 4K subscribers Subscribe 41K views 5 years ago #anzaborrego. This little canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is only a hop, skip, and a short off-road drive southwest of downtown Borrego Springs. Whether your are a Jeep person, Toyota lover, rock crawling junky, die hard overlander, or just looking for the most epic camping spot, Sandstone Canyon should. 9 mi Elevation gain 301 ft Route type Out & back. 796 W116 28. Length: 0. Check arrest records, resumes and CV, social media profiles, work history, photos and videos, places of employment, public records, skilled experts and memorials. Print/PDF map. South Carrizo Creek Rd. I have been looking at the anza-borrego desert website and under road conditions it says that sandstone canyon is blocked 1/2 mile in and arrio del seco and diablo canyon also has landslides and is impassable. On Schnebly Hill Road heading for Sedona, Arizona in June of 2007. If you can you really should check out Middle Willows, so much water, birds, greenery, a great contrast to the surrounding dry desert. 1250 - 1990 feet. This road travels past some towering sandstone cliffs. 40444°WElev: 821. This. OHVs are not allowed in. Photos (33) Directions; Print/PDF map; Share; Length 6. Hard • 4. You'll. 1h 46m. 4057. Moderate • 4. Once in the canyon, the hike slopes up and the path twists and turns, while steps lead up through tunnels of trees and boulders. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in Anza Borrego State Park! This annual event, now in its 3rd year, will take us through the park's stunning natural w. Map. Borrego Palm Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Montezuma Valley Road Lookout is located at a height of 2300 feet (701 meters). Testing 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk for the first time in Borrego Springs CA (Anza-Borrego Desert State Park). Light Review - Fish Creek Campsite & the Canyon Drive. Gorgeous view of canyon land in the foreground and the valley father out. Along with the map of all the trips, there are separate maps that just show the trips for a given category, such as 4WD trips and geology. Its a shame that Sandstone Canyon is blocked only 1. 6 (153) Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. 7 mi. The name of the park combines the 1774 Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza’s name with a Spanish word for bighorn sheep, Borrego. Sandstone Canyon, Anza-Borrego State Park : 2000. Shrub flattened by flooding in Sandstone Canyon, Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California; January 2014. Time: 4 hrs. . Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This can happen when trails are renamed to a more common name or are no longer accessible. Se puede acceder a la. Located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, a 4WD vehicle with high clearance is required. This road travels past some towering sandstone cliffs. An AWD is recommended and may be needed. 1974. To get to Hawk Canyon from Borrego Springs, take Borrego Springs Road southeast. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. 0964 (33° 16′ 52″N 116° 05′ 47″W) View Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in a larger map. Follow the trailhead at the parking lot that will take you down into the slot canyon on a 2. The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park really is a treasure -- some of the most diverse desert landscape in the world, covering 600,000 acres, nearly 2/3 of it pristine wilderness. The sun was still baking Anza-Borrego Desert State Park on an early Friday evening last spring when I arrived in the parking lot of one of California’s little-known slot canyons. So far have camped in Tamarisk Grove and June Wash and hiked Whale, Diablo, culp valley, and pictographs. May 11, 2023 4:14 PM PT . South Fork Palm Wash Canyon Trail. Explore the most popular dog friendly trails in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. Definitely an amazing day trip and can’t wait to get out there for a few days and camp. Wind Caves trail is one of those hidden gems. Central Anza-Borrego: Sandstone Canyon. Throughout the 2,400 square kilometers of desert, narrow slot canyons gouge sheer sandstone cliffs. Generally considered an easy route. Rated very strenuous, but especially so if it is. . Just over the saddle you will see the water collector and tanks for the big horn sheep guzzler. Forecast Valid: 3pm PST Nov 21, 2023-6pm PST Nov 28, 2023. 2 mile (return) - 3 Hour, 50 minutes (return trip). Remote Sheep Canyon, secreted in the middle reaches of Coyote Canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, features some of the most rugged yet. 7″N 116° 12′ 51″W) I could simply tell you to input “Slot Canyon Trail” into Google Maps and leave ya with that, but I’ll go into a tad more detail. Find an alternative with the OnX Offroad App. Great place to get up-to-date information on road conditions, campgrounds, closures, wildflowers, wildlife, and much more. Short, fairly shallow, narrow canyon through grey-brown conglomerate rocks surrounded by desert badlands, towards the low elevation east side of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Canyon Sin Nombre is a geologic wonderland where millions of years of history are concealed within the walls of the Canyon. The beautiful sandstone cliffs of the area are evidence of an ancient marine environment. A few of the more popular spots, like Borrego Palm Canyon, Tamarisk Grove, Bow Willow, Vern Whitaker Horse Camp and the Visitor Center are $5 to $10 to enter, though that would be covered with the California. The caves vary in width and height. This corner of the northern Sonoran desert is sure to awe you! Route. 11. 9 miElevation gain 259 ftRoute type Out & back. These caves are as long as 1,000 ft and have ceilings up to 80 feet high. Some. From Ocotillo Wells take the split mountain road. This is a FREE campsite. Moderate • 4. Print/PDF map. Starting at roughly 200 feet, the trail climbs to over 2,300 feet over 18-plus miles. Split Mountain Trail. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This was a super easy trail, though one spur had me trying to turn around in. Mud Caves– One of the most fascinating points of interest in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are the Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves. We hiked up the beginning part of pictograph trail, turned left/Northwest after the first little canyon and walked cross country up the wash heading for Smugglers Canyon. Sandstone Canyon. Desert Garden and Indian Head Mountain in Anza Borrego State Park. There's also a big grove of palms on the other side for some shade during lunch. Sandstone and the boulders are helpful getting up. Anza Borrego, located in southern California, is one of the best spots for camping you can find. 9-mile out-and-back trail near Borrego Springs, California. The large majority of them are spread out in several meadows surrounding Borrego-Springs. Solar Eclipse Expedition 20170731. Anza-Borrego Park is restricted to street-legal vehicles only. Primitive campgrounds are first-come, first-serve. bringing the KTM next time). The trail was sandy. Ocotillo Wells and Anza Borrego Points of Interest – GPS Coordinates. Olla Wash Rd. Along with the map of all the trips, there are separate maps that just show the trips for a given category, such as 4WD trips and geology. Esta carretera pasa por imponentes acantilados de arenisca. , 25, he was discovered dead last Saturday at the. Location: SoCal. Mar 7, 2009. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Nov 22, 2019 The slot canyon in Anza Borrego is one of those hikes that you never realized you had right in California. Contact: info/at/borregohiking/. Phone. 7. I drove my 2008 FJ (4wd) for 220k miles and then shipped it to my son living in the mountains in British Colombia. We found a nice spot in the sun and ate our lunch before we proceeded briefly into one or the other side arm of the canyon. There’s a lot to see in the Carrizo Badlands area of southern Anza-Borrego and that’s why this Road Trip is called the Fish Creek Area. Smugglers AKA. It is more like a. It provides breathtaking views of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park on clear days. Directions: We came into Arroyo Seco Del Diablo via Canyon Sin Nombre (off the S2 between Sweeny Pass and the Carrizo Badlands Overlook, approximately 13 miles NW of Ocotillo) then veered north at the above coordinates. The slot is a beautiful natural formation nestled in the heart of Anza Borrego State Park, about an hour and a half east of San Diego. <a. 9″N 116°12’52. Desert Garden to Bypass Road CLOSED : X: Bypass Road CLOSED : X: Collins Valley CLOSED : X: Turkey Track Grade: CLOSED : X: Borrego Badlands. 375072) as you head into Anza-Borrego from the mountain town of Julian on Route 78. Fish creek canyon is the divide between Fish Creek Mountains and the Vallecito Mountains. This 1. Spain Expedition 20170408-0503. 95% — 94 Reviews. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park 14 Day Extended Forecast. You can drive into Sandstone Canyon for a couple of miles and, when it becomes too narrow to drive further, get out and hike a short distance through the rest of the canyon. The tr. Roads and Trails: Dirt roads in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are open to street-legal vehicles only. Calendar-year limit of. Dawn until dusk in the day use areas of the developed campgrounds. Solar Eclipse Expedition 20170731. From Fish Creek Area: After negotiating the Diablo Drop-off, it is another 0. The canyon will become narrower. Sandstone Canyon is one of the only slot canyons in Anza-Borrego that you can drive into. The Narrows is a. Sandstone Canyon: N32 58. The overland trail provides off-roading areas for four-by-four vehicles, including several rock slides that may be traversed by vehicle. Primitive campgrounds are first-come, first-serve. The entrance will be on your left and marked by metal posts. Are you looking for a map of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the largest and most diverse desert park in California? Download this pdf file and explore the park's natural and cultural features, trails, campgrounds, and visitor centers. Turn left on CA-78. Review of: Sandstone Canyon. Allow 2 hours driving time. Reviews (80) Photos (245) Activities (62) Completed (126) 5: 4: 3: 2: 1: 4. In this episode, we take the Mega6x6 and the Black Truck through Sandstone Canyon. This is the full loop. 2 miles to the start of the slot otherwise you can hike down the sandy unpaved road. 7 mi. Ocotillo Wells and Anza Borrego Points of Interest – GPS Coordinates. It is a popular local canyon for day hikes, and. Photos (283) Directions. This is a truly one-of-a-kind offroad trail with tall towering sandstone canyon walls, narrow alleyways and scattered rock obstacles. Elevation change: 150 feet. Visitors will be asked to leave if there are too many people at the park, beach or on trails to allow for the required physical distance. Along the winding Montezuma Valley Road, visitors may ride bikes or automobiles while admiring the surrounding beauty. Length: 3. Light Review - Fish Creek Campsite & the Canyon Drive. Among Anza-Borrego canyons, the three-mile Sandstone Canyon is a favorite, wandering northwest from Fish Creek Wash to a point out of the canyon overlooking June Wash. Primitive campgrounds are first-come, first-serve. Stock jeep with Mopar Rock Rails, skid. Sandstone Canyon; Read More. com) 1. Questions on Anza Borrego sandstone canyon Thread starter badsamaritan; Start date Oct 9, 2020; This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay,. You start off on the rough jeep trail down to a wash where you have the option to traverse through a slot canyon. Meet Time / Spot: 10:00AM at the Anza Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center 200 Palm Canyon Drive Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Fish Creek is a little over 12 miles of mostly flat sandy wash, with lots of interesting geology along the way. 6-mile loop trail near Borrego Springs, California. This road runs the entire length of Borrego. Anza Borrego "Squeeze" - How Tight? I'm setting up a run for my club on the Pinyon Mountain Road, down to Diablo Drop-off. Easy, but boring walk on sandy trail. Photos (133) Directions; Print/PDF map; Share; Length 4. Sandstone Canyon is an incredible slot canyon off. At the bottom of the. Experience this 2. The trail is great for hiking and normally takes 2-3 hours. Photos (133) Directions. The Mud Caves are located in the southern central portion of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park along Arroyo Tapiado, a long wash, surrounded by steep canyon walls. Second is Coyote Creek to Santa Catarina Monument; look for the old tractor in the creek. The Slot. Britain. Wind Caves, North Fork, Elephant Knees, Loop Wash, Camels Head Wash, Blackwood Basin, Layer Cake, Sandstone Canyon, Olla Wash, Hapaha. in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Canyon. A long and leisurely ramble up the sinuous course of Harper Canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park leads hikers to Harper Flat, a four-square-mile valley hidden from. After a long, frantic month of combing hundreds of caves throughout Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for any signs of missing UC San Diego. Considered by many to be a geologic wonderland it is often used as an outdoor classroom for university field trips. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. At the heart of all this badness is Palm Wash, which can be explored via any or. Length: 27. 2. Posts: 568. This trail takes you to an awesome sandstone formation full of wind-eroded pockets. Improve this listing All photos (3) Top ways to experience nearby attractions Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour Sandstone Canyon. 7 mi. Central Anza-Borrego: Hawk Canyon. 8 miles, 498ft) Nude Wash - Moderate (1. Britain. San Felipe Valley Wildlife area, Volcan Mountain, Santa Ysabel. #2 - Sandstone Canyon via Fish Creek Wash. For the full trail guide please visit:Canyon is a fun route for the more experienced off-r. Written December 11,. Driving distance and time: 7 miles, 15 minutes. The. This fascinating wonderland displays the geologic history of tens of millions of years in the form of layers of sedimentary rock sliced and diced by fault action and carved and smoothed by erosion. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. 587 Palm Canyon Dr. The hiking trail described in. Sandstone Canyon in California has changed. 0 km • Est. For a while now, Anza Borrego Desert State Park in California has been on my list of places to explore. Time Zone. 760-767-5311. Fish Creek Wash. Look for the large. California Hiking and Horse trail, Combs Peak, Eagle Rock, Johnson Canyon, Lost Valley, Pacific Crest Trail, Thule Canyon, Warner Springs. Sandstone Canyon has been called the most spectacular small wash in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. 6 km. Anza Borrego's Sandstone Canyon is a tall desert canyon and wash way just wide enough, in spots, for a Jeep or other 4x4 rig. I have been looking at the anza-borrego desert website and under road conditions it says that sandstone canyon is blocked 1/2 mile in and arrio del seco and diablo canyon also has landslides and is impassable. Site Location and Description: This is a beautiful and picturesque trail in Anza Borrego State Park that winds through an ancient sandstone and granite canyon that has amazing rock “folds” and curves. Follow the trailhead at the parking lot that will take you down into the slot canyon on a 2. Mountain Palm Springs is not just one grove, but a series of groves, each having its own individual name: Pygmy, Southwest, Palm Bowl, Surprise Canyon, North and Mary’s Grove. Clear. Stayed at Agua Caliente Friday and Saturday night. Time Zone. 5 baths ∙ 1850 sq. . Photos (278) Directions. The campground is located at the split of the 78 (which heads east towards the town of Ocotillo Wells) and S3 (which winds northeast over. Entrance fees for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Sandstone Canyon is one of the only slot canyons in Anza-Borrego that you can drive into. This scenic drive starts on the Park’s east side. OHV’s are not allowed in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, all vehicles must be highway legal. Fish Creek Wash/Sandstone Canyon If you only do one trail in Anza-Borrego, this is the one. Anza Borrego Visitor’s Center. Like a hidden jewel, this particular natural feature requires time and effort to find -- and it. Going through Sandstone Canyon, located around the southern end of Anza-Borrego. It.