Culp Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Reviewed Jul. 14, 2019

Favorite Free Campground in all of Anza

This campground sits high atop the heat sweltering in the valley below, where the rest of Anza Borrego State Park. Plenty of climbing around here, as well as hiking trails galore. No fire pits or tables here,  so be sure to bring your own metal sturdy fire pit. Having a fire in the sand with rocks is illegal, and I have met a couple of rangers doing patrols around camp. One time we did not have one, so we drove down a couple of miles to the town in Anza, and picked one up at the local hardware store. Less than $15 for a metal tin to set on the ground and worked like a charm. There is one pit toilet bathroom. 

Just a 20 minute drive away are slot canyons, check out the local trails!

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  • Review photo of Culp Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by Dani P., July 14, 2019
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  • Review photo of Culp Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by Dani P., July 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Culp Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by Dani P., July 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Culp Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by Dani P., July 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Culp Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by Dani P., July 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Culp Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by Dani P., July 14, 2019
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