We have stayed at the site twice now: 1st time - October 2019; 7 person group The weather was still pretty warm and the wash was in good condition to drive through. The vault toilets were clean and appeared to have been recently hosed down. 2nd time - March 2020; 10 person group The weather was very mild and enjoyable. The area had recently experienced flash flooding that changed the terrain causing it to be more rocky. The wash was a bit more difficult to navigate. They had a road closed sign but we called the Anza-Borrego State Park Ranger Station and they said the area was not closed at this time and to watch for a weather change that would cause flash floods. The vault toilets on this trip were not clean and were almost completely out of toilet paper. I believe this may be caused by the lack of access due to flooding and that we went during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We drive a lifted Subaru Crosstrek with KO2 tires, our friends were driving an AWD RAV4 with stock tires, and we also had a couple of trucks in our party. We had a bit of difficulty driving through the wash to get to the Wind Caves and had to clear a few large rocks so that we could get through. A high clearance vehicle and/or AWD is definitely necessary but this area is constantly changing from elements so be prepared and have back options if it is questionable for your car to make it though.

This area is very highly trafficked with off road vehicles, it is not very quiet during the day. The camp ground is also a popular HQ for over-landing groups.

We will definitely go back here again!