Pegleg Smith Camping — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Brendan O.
Reviewed Apr. 4, 2021

Free (for now at least) Anza-Borrego adjacent boondocking

We decided to extend our Borrego Springs trip (first time here) by one night and try a little boondocking at Peg Leg Smith Historical Marker (yes, there is actually a marker).  We did not arrive until well after dark, so the parking was a little challenging (F250 pulling a 30' Toy Hauler) but overall not bad at all. 

The lot is fairly uneven (for free-99, what do you expect?) but was a great little spot (the uneveness of the lot can be easily dealt with by leveling ).  We were one of 7 rigs there for the night, and there was one group of tent campers.  The only real issue was the wind, which is very common for the desert - about 2 hours after sunset, it really started to howl an rocked the trailer until about 8am the next day.

We were able to find it in the dark without too much drama.  We entered from the Salton City side - exited Highway 86 at  Sunrise Road, then Borrego Springs Road for 22 miles or so.

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  • Review photo of Pegleg Smith Camping — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by Brendan O., April 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Pegleg Smith Camping — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by Brendan O., April 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Pegleg Smith Camping — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by Brendan O., April 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Pegleg Smith Camping — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by Brendan O., April 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Pegleg Smith Camping — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by Brendan O., April 4, 2021