- The list below includes 35 free or cheap things to do in or near Borrego Springs, California, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Canyon, Mountains and Off Road & ATV.
- From Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to Slot Canyon, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Borrego Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Julian.
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200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a great place to explore the desert and all the amazing rock formations. The park has many interesting hiking trails and a visitor center with its informative exhibits and helpful staff. Camping is available at the parking with RVs, hook-ups or tents.
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Borrego Mountain Wash, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Beginning with a narrow opening that might be a bit snug for larger visitors, Slot Canyon offers scenic hikes and remarkable views. The canyon is suitable for trail biking and rock climbing.
0.3 Miles
Coyote Canyon has a lot of trails for hikers and off-roaders. It is unique in that it includes some water features, in the middle of the desert.
23.5 Miles
Covering a total distance of 30-miles, the Santa Rosa Mountains are a chain of mountains that stretch from the San Jacinto Mountains to the Coachella Valley. The mountain chain's highest peak is 8,716-feet above sea level.
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Granite Mountain area includes a few old gold mines that you can explore. Great paths for 4x vehicles.
12.2 Miles
Located in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Sandstone Canyon is situated at the end of a number of washes that are vehicle accessible. Narrow slots in sandstone formations and desert vegetation enrich this 15 mile desert canyon hike.
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5525 Split Mountain Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, Split Mountain Trail offers a true adventure. Providing beautiful views of cliffs, valleys and caves, the trail makes for a somewhat challenging hike. Bicyclists are also welcome.
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Despite its somewhat unsettling name, Hellhole Canyon is actually a quite scenic hiking destination. A six mile round trip hike, the trail through Hellhole Canyon culminates at a 24 foot waterfall, an anomaly in this desert setting.
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The Yaqui Well is a scenic desert site that features a well-marked trail and nearby camp grounds. The site is a popular destination for bird watching, and is purportedly home to the legendary Ghost Dancers.
4.8 Miles
Located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Alcoholic Pass is a hiking trail commonly visited by nature enthusiasts. The trail spans a length of 1.7 miles out and back and has elevation changes of 675-feet in total.