Accessed via a sandy dirt road off the main highway, Yaqui Wash sits within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park as a dispersed camping area with no hookups and a single restroom on site. Sites are essentially dirt pads alongside the road, which makes van camping less practical but gives tent campers room to set up away from traffic. The road stays manageable in two-wheel drive near the entrance but gets rockier further in, where sites thin out and spacing increases. Campers who want more separation from neighbors should head deeper along the route. Road noise from the nearby highway is audible, particularly during the day. Hikers can access the wash directly from camp, with soft slopes and walkable terrain. Those exploring camping near Borrego Springs will find this spot suits tent campers and minimalist desert travelers best.
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Map & DirectionsYaqui Wash is located in California near Borrego Springs
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
33.1369166 N
116.3924684 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/20/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/8/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
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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Drive Time
- 1 hr 8 min from El Centro, CA
- 1 hr 13 min from San Diego, CA
- 2 hrs 5 min from Yuma, AZ
- 2 hrs 36 min from Los Angeles, CA
