Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Nature reserve in Riverside County, United States.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park spans over 600,000 acres of desert terrain, featuring canyons, mountains, palm groves, and diverse geological formations.
The park, established in 1933, preserves Native American petroglyphs and artifacts from the Kumeyaay people who inhabited this region for thousands of years.
The name combines Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza with 'borrego,' referring to the desert bighorn sheep that roam the mountainous areas.
Visitors access the park via Highways S22 and 78, which descend from the Peninsular mountain range and provide entry points from San Diego or Palm Springs.
The International Dark Sky Park designation recognizes the exceptional stargazing conditions due to minimal light pollution and remote desert location.
Location: San Diego County
Location: Imperial County
Location: Riverside County
Inception: 1933
Website: http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638
GPS coordinates: 33.25920,-116.39900
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21
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