Operating Hours
Open dawn to dusk. May only be open on weekends and holidays in summer.

Visitation
Highest in winter and spring.

Permits
No permit needed.

Visitors Center and Programs
Visitor Center: To the Visitor Center, turn north (left) off 78 onto Highway S3, drive about 6 miles, and turn left onto Borrego Springs Road (Highway S3). Another 5 miles will take you to Christmas Circle in the town of Borrego Springs. Drive counterclockwise around the circle; turn off at Palm Canyon Drive west. Drive about 3 miles and follow the signs to the Visitor Center. Look for the American Flag; the Visitor Center is built into a hill, so it is mostly underground.

Programs: Rangers offer daily guided tours, lectures and campfire events throughout the winter and spring.

Food Supplies and Concessions
Food/Supplies: Food, supplies, gasoline, service stations and gear can be found at the town of Borrego Springs, which the park surrounds.

Concessions: The Visitor Center hosts a bookstore.

Visitor Impact
The desert is extremely fragile; it is vital that visitors stay on the designated roads and trails. Visitors should always carry an ample supply of water.

Unless visitors know the park very well, it's wise not to venture too far from vehicles or a marked highways or roads. Getting lost is one of the easiest things to do in the desert. It's always wise to ask a ranger or a park volunteer about the desert hazards.

Additional Information
For a special wildflower recorded message, call (760) 767-4684.