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Tamarisk Grove Campground

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A smaller campground option for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park camping is at Tamarisk Grove campground.

With 27 campsites, 11 of which are cabins, Tamarisk is a great place to call home during your stay in the desert. Many of the campsites fall under the shade of overhead trees, which can be ideal in the desert heat. The campsites have access to token-operated showers, restrooms, fire rings and a small store selling essentials such as potable water. The campground is surrounded by two paved roads, so an occasional passing car might interrupt an otherwise tranquil scene.

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Sara + Mike (.

April 5, 2018

Tamarisk Grove Campground is about 20 minutes south of Borrego Springs. It sits next to the highway but there’s minimal traffic so it isn’t terribly loud. There are tent sites as well as primitive cabins. Each site has a fire ring and table. There are also flush toilets and paid showers. There is no potable water at this campground - be sure to bring your own. The cabins are simple structures with platforms for sleeping. There are no amenities in the cabins - no electric, no water, no mattress, no linens, etc. The campground is across the street from both the Cactus Loop and Yaqui Well trail heads. We recommend the short Cactus Loop hike over the Yaqui Well hike. Go at sunset to catch the cholla cacti backlit by the sunset.

Glenn R.recommends

October 11, 2017

Tent or cabins, we've done both and always enjoy this out of the way spot. Keeping the cabin closed in the daytime allows the walls to keep you cool as they retain the cool night temperature. Spring rains bring out gorgeous cactus flowers. Also be sure to see the wonderful metal sculptures in the area.

John P.recommends

April 14, 2017

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Your guide to camping in Tamarisk Grove Campground

Overview

Biking

Anzo-Borrego Desert State Park serves as a beacon for bikers in the area. We have a feeling it has something to do with the more than 500 miles of road that are open to bikers within the park. The routes vary greatly, taking bikers up and down rocky hills, through sand and along flowing creeks. There are some hiking trails also open to bikers, but the park also welcomes two-wheeled fellows to use the primitive jeep roads and paved roads located throughout its boundaries.

Hiking

Anza-Borrego Desert state park is an extensive oasis for hikers. As the largest state park in California, Anza-Borrego lives up to its sizeable reputation with miles of hiking trails. The trails here vary in length, difficulty and scenery offering plenty of options for both new and returning visitors. The hiking paths take outdoor enthusiasts through all of the park’s terrain, including badlands, canyons, palm tree sanctuaries and snow-capped peaks.

Horseback riding

Although in the summer months these lands get hotter than is recommended for horses, but during the winter, fall and spring, the park makes for an excellent horseback riding venture. The park has a horse campground with 10 campsites and access to plenty of trails taking riders past breathtaking canyons and through unbelievable views of the surrounding desert. Time to hit the dusty trail!

Off-roading (OHV)

If you’re looking for a little off-roading adventure, Anza-Borrego state park is the spot for you. The park’s naturally rugged, desert-like terrain is the perfect place to get a some dirt on your tires. There are several roads in the park that are true “jeep roads,” meaning that if you don’t have 4WD there is no real reason to call them a “road” at all. For those who want a little rumble and tumble while they make their way through the park, we really must insist you travel as far as possible down Coyote Canyon Road.

Swimming

In the midst of Anza-Borrego’s dry desert lands, there is a spot fondly referred to as a “palm tree oasis” which can be a much needed refreshing break for heated hikers. The path to the oasis leads you along the same path as an incredibly tempting creek, eventually dumping you by a collection of palm trees that provide shade (a hot commodity in the desert, pun intended). The oasis also has plenty of rocks to sit on, where you watch the creek roll by. If you can’t resist the water, this is a great place to wade and splash around. In the summer months, you can expect a crowd here.