Plan Your Visit

Do you only have a couple of hours?
Attend one of many excellent free Park Interpretive Programs. Talks, walks, and campfire programs occur regularly throughout the season.
Attend a high quality educational Anza-Borrego Institute Lecture.

Get out in the desert!
Our beautiful park is a dynamic, living, laboratory. Learn more about it by getting out there. Join a free park Hike or Auto Tour.
Sign up for an in depth Institute Field Seminar usually a half to full day wilderness adventure.

Want even more?
Attend a Special Event our Institute sponsored special events bring experts from all over so you can access them all in one place. Our subjects include Paleontology, Archeology, and an annual Photo Contest with expert Judges.

How about a hands on field based Workshop?
Get involved with star gazing, pottery or basket making, or become a Certified National Interpreter.

Want to help?
Help our scientists care for your park, become a Citizen Scientist. Learn and help at the same time by training to be a Hawk Watcher, or Tracker, or maybe learn about non-native plant removal and help us combat these threats to the desert. Become a Program Host Volunteer and help us share this unique area with others.

Anza-Borrego Institute (760)767-4063
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center (760)767-4205

Visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park's website.
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To download or print the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park magazine, click here.