- The list below includes 35 free or cheap things to do in or near Borrego Springs, California, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Off Road & ATV, Canyon and Mountains.
- From Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to Slot Canyon, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Borrego Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Julian.
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200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a great place to explore the desert and all the amazing rock formations. The park has many interesting hiking trails and a visitor center with its informative exhibits and helpful staff. Camping is available at the parking with RVs, hook-ups or tents.
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Borrego Mountain Wash, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Beginning with a narrow opening that might be a bit snug for larger visitors, Slot Canyon offers scenic hikes and remarkable views. The canyon is suitable for trail biking and rock climbing.
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Coyote Canyon has a lot of trails for hikers and off-roaders. It is unique in that it includes some water features, in the middle of the desert.
23.5 Miles
Covering a total distance of 30-miles, the Santa Rosa Mountains are a chain of mountains that stretch from the San Jacinto Mountains to the Coachella Valley. The mountain chain's highest peak is 8,716-feet above sea level.
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Granite Mountain area includes a few old gold mines that you can explore. Great paths for 4x vehicles.
12.2 Miles
Located in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Sandstone Canyon is situated at the end of a number of washes that are vehicle accessible. Narrow slots in sandstone formations and desert vegetation enrich this 15 mile desert canyon hike.
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5525 Split Mountain Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, Split Mountain Trail offers a true adventure. Providing beautiful views of cliffs, valleys and caves, the trail makes for a somewhat challenging hike. Bicyclists are also welcome.
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Despite its somewhat unsettling name, Hellhole Canyon is actually a quite scenic hiking destination. A six mile round trip hike, the trail through Hellhole Canyon culminates at a 24 foot waterfall, an anomaly in this desert setting.
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The Yaqui Well is a scenic desert site that features a well-marked trail and nearby camp grounds. The site is a popular destination for bird watching, and is purportedly home to the legendary Ghost Dancers.
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Located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Alcoholic Pass is a hiking trail commonly visited by nature enthusiasts. The trail spans a length of 1.7 miles out and back and has elevation changes of 675-feet in total.