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Coachwhip Canyon — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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Coachwhip Canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park features desert terrain with rocky landscapes and sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from 40°F in winter to over 100°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center and the Borrego Palm Canyon Trail.

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Truckhaven at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area

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American Legion Borrego Springs

17 min away

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1 hr 2 min from El Centro, CA
1 hr 39 min from San Diego, CA
1 hr 59 min from Yuma, AZ
3 hrs 31 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ

Location

Coachwhip Canyon — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is located in California

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33.28622638 N
116.15246975 W

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Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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robert B.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 5, 2025

Sandy but quiet

It is a beautiful spot but very sandy the further you go back. Im in a Ford transit and got it stuck momentarily.

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Taylor

Ranger

Reviewed Nov. 20, 2020

Beautiful

We loved this spot! We saw someone had brought their dog on a previous review so we decided to bring ours! He had a blast and luckily we didn’t have any issues with cactus. The stars were unreal at night

Kayla H.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 9, 2019

BLM land, variety of spots, dessert terrain

Coachwhip Canyon is accessible from the Berrago Salton Freeway, it’s right on the Ella Wash. You can drive back through the canyon through a variety of areas people pull over and camp. Park rangers do survey the area and check in on people. No camp fires, and animals must be leashed. Crazy weird dessert spiders. Canyon is really pretty however.

Month of VisitJune