Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightA forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.
With over 600,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in the contiguous United States. 500 miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas and miles of hiking trails provide visitors with an unparalleled opportunity to experience the wonders of the Colorado Desert.

















Length limits vary by campsite.
Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 150 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB8 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | ✓ | ✓ | $5 |
| HB1 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | ✓ | ✓ | $5 |
| HB2 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | ✓ | ✓ | $5 |
| HB3 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | ✓ | ✓ | $5 |
| HB4 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | ✓ | ✓ | $5 |
| HB5 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | ✓ | ✓ | $5 |
| HB6 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | ✓ | ✓ | $5 |
| HB7 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | ✓ | ✓ | $5 |
| 2 vern whitaker horse camp | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Horse Camp Restrictions
A horse or horses are required to reserve and check into campsites at Green Valley Horse Camp and Los Vaqueros Group Horse Camp at Cuyamaca Rancho Desert SP AND Vern Whitaker Horse Camp at Anza-Borrego Desert SP.
Anza-Borrego Desert SP: Tamarisk Grove Non-Potable Water
Tamarisk Grove ONLY: Non-potable water is available at the campground. Please bring your own water for drinking and cooking.
From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.
Hookups (individual campsites): 44 full-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.
200 Palm Canyon Drive
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| 7 vern whitaker horse camp | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 6 vern whitaker horse camp | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 3 vern whitaker horse camp | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 4 vern whitaker horse camp | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 5 vern whitaker horse camp | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 12 borrego palm canyon (sites 1-52) | ✓ | ✓ | $45 |
| 14 borrego palm canyon (sites 1-52) | ✓ | ✓ | $45 |
| 44 borrego palm canyon (sites 1-52) | ✓ | ✓ | $45 |
| BPG2 borrego palm canyon group (g1-g5) | ✓ | ✓ | $125 |
| 103 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | R | R | $35 |
| 104 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | R | R | $35 |
| 105 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | X | X | $35 |
| 107 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | X | X | $35 |
| 108 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | R | R | $35 |
| 109 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | R | R | $35 |
| 110 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | R | R | $35 |
| 111 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | R | R | $35 |
| 112 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | R | X | $35 |
| 113 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | R | R | $35 |
| 114 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | R | R | $35 |
| 115 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | R | R | $35 |
| 116 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | R | R | $35 |
| 117 borrego palm canyon (sites 90-120) | R | R | $35 |
| 53 borrego palm canyon (sites 53-89) | R | R | $35 |
| 54 borrego palm canyon (sites 53-89) | R | R | $35 |
| 56 borrego palm canyon (sites 53-89) | R | R | $35 |
| 57 borrego palm canyon (sites 53-89) | R | R | $35 |
| 58 borrego palm canyon (sites 53-89) | R | R | $35 |
| 59 borrego palm canyon (sites 53-89) | R | R | $35 |
| 60 borrego palm canyon (sites 53-89) | R | R | $35 |
| 61 borrego palm canyon (sites 53-89) | R | R | $35 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 35 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 6 · 35 mi from campground
$240/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 5 · 40 mi from campground
$115/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 9 · 40 mi from campground
$120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

40 mi · 1 hr–2 hr · from $34/person

40 mi · 3 hr · from $175/person

40 mi · 1 hr · from $42/person

40 mi · 1 hr · from $42/person
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 44% | 55% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 59% | 41% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 55% | 45% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 42% | 58% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 89% | 10% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 97% | 3% | 0% |
150 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
150 sites · $35, $45/night
Loops: Borrego Palm Canyon (sites 1-52) loop (44), Borrego Palm Canyon (sites 53-89) loop (35), Borrego Palm Canyon (sites 90-120) loop (32), Tamarisk Grove Campground (23), Vern Whitaker Horse Camp loop (11), Borrego Palm Canyon Group (G1-G5) loop (5)
18 open Nov 13–Nov 15

40 mi · 5 hr · from $249/person

40 mi · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

40 mi · 3 hr–5 hr · from $127/person

40 mi · 2.9 hr–3.2 hr · from $115/person

46 mi · 5 hr · from $109/person