Places of Historic Interest
The chapters listed below showcases places in Anza-Borrego that have historical interest.
Blair Valley
The Blair Valley area is a collection of two small valleys with several attractions to see. Our trip will take you on a loop road through these valleys and to those attractions. One of the biggest draws in this area is the hike to Ghost Mountain to see the ruins of the Marshall Smith home. […]
Calcite Mine
This road trip takes you up a challenging 4WD road, through some unusual landscape and to the site of an uncommon type of mine from WWII. Be sure to read the informative kiosks at the start of this dirt road. While you’re in this area, we suggest that you also take the nearby Calcite Mine […]
Desert Oasis Trip
The classic “oasis with palm trees” scene is what many people envision when they hear the word “desert”. True oases are rare but on this road trip in the northern section of Anza-Borrego, you’ll find two of them. And the Pumpkin Patch is very close by so you can easily add it to the end […]
Gas Domes in Ocotillo Wells SVRA
The Gas Domes are yet another unique geologic feature of the Anza-Borrego area. These two small mud pots remind us that Anza-Borrego is still a very geologically active area. Gas Domes is located on Ocotillo Wells SVRA and not in the State Park. The Earth’s crust is particularly thin here and as underground water passes close […]
Visitor Center
When you visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for the first time, your first stop should be their Visitor Center. It is your one-stop, best source, for anything Anza-Borrego. Inside the Center is an interesting array of exhibits showcasing the flora, fauna, history and environment of the desert of Anza-Borrego as well as a theater, a […]