Ocotillo Wells

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Shell reef!
Shell reef!
Rather lengthy, but please considering reading about this amazing and unique landscape!

Located just east of the Anza-Borrego State Park boundary is a unique geologic phenomenon known as the Pumpkin Patch.  Here, you’ll find a patch of land, covered with spherically-shaped rocks that look like pumpkins. 

One needs a high-clearance vehicle, a 4WD, because there are several stretches of sand in the washes. The terrain is pretty rough, mostly frequented by ATVs and dirt bikes. Only an adept driver can manage to drive on these rough paths!

The ‘pumpkins’ were created over the last four thousand years and are actually unique geological structures called ‘concretions’. They were formed very similar to how the pearls are created in nature. 

Formed in the Colorado river basin, the silt in the river bed created layers upon layers around a core of something as small as a pebble, leaf, stick, or a piece of bone. As the sand from the river washed away, here emerged the pumpkins and over millions of years, due to winds and other natural weather factors, became rounded in shape. Many of these concretions are over two feet in diameter.

Of course today, the terrain is very foreign-looking as if some aliens laid these rocks on purpose. 

It was a very fun trip, thanks to our friend Dan Warner, who was kind enough to drive us in his awesome brand-new specially modified truck very deftly over some harsh terrain!

We camped alongside the pumpkins (fenced off to protect them from vandalism), waking up at 1 am to shoot the rising Milky Way. It was fun sharing this experience with a few photog friends!

Personally, it was my very first time camping, EVER, and it was a beautiful experience sleeping under a very dark sky with a canopy of twinkling stars! An experience of a life-time for this senior! 

I bring you Milky Way over the Anza Borrego Desert in California. 

Oh What A Night!!!
Great place for off-roading!
Borrego Springs Resort & Spa

Borrego Springs Resort & Spa

3 out of 5
1112 Tilting T Drive Borrego Springs CA
Prisen er 1.293 kr. pr. nat fra 9. feb. til 10. feb.
1.293 kr.
9. feb. - 10. feb.
inkluderer skatter og gebyrer
Overnat på dette resort i Borrego Springs. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, gratis parkering og 2 udendørs pools. Vores gæster fremhæver især restauranten og det hjælpsomme ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1.006 anmeldelser)
Main bartender was Awesome! Whole experience was Great!

Anmeldelse fra 3. feb. 2026

Borrego Springs Resort & Spa
Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

3.5 out of 5
221 Palm Canyon Drive Borrego Springs CA
Overnat på dette motel i Borrego Springs. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, gratis parkering og 2 udendørs pools. Vores gæster fremhæver især poolen og det hjælpsomme ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (1.007 anmeldelser)
Great place to stay! Rooms are clean, good size, very close to the BS happening area, walking to beautiful hikes, friendly staff and reasonable rates and a BIG plus is pet friendly! We will be back for our next rip to Borrego.

Anmeldelse fra 4. feb. 2026

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La Casa Del Zorro Resort & Spa

La Casa Del Zorro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
3845 Yaqui Pass Rd Borrego Springs CA
Prisen er 2.142 kr. pr. nat fra 22. feb. til 23. feb.
2.142 kr.
22. feb. - 23. feb.
inkluderer skatter og gebyrer
Overnat på dette hotel med spa i Borrego Springs. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, gratis parkering og 5 udendørs pools. Vores gæster fremhæver især det hjælpsomme ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1.001 anmeldelser)
Resort midt i ørkenen
Fint resort midt i ørkenen. Ligger øde, men med med gode faciliteter som swimming pools, tennisbaner mv.

Anmeldelse fra 24. okt. 2016

La Casa Del Zorro Resort & Spa
Den laveste pris pr. nat baseret på 2 voksne for 1 nat, som er fundet inden for de seneste 24 timer. Priser og tilgængelighed kan ændres uden varsel. Yderligere vilkår kan gælde.
Stagecoach Trails RV Resort

Stagecoach Trails RV Resort

2 out of 5
7878 Great Southern Overland Julian CA
Overnat på denne campingplads i Julian. Nyd godt af gratis parkering, udendørs pool og morgenmad. Den populære seværdighed Yaqui Brønden ligger i nærheden.
8,8/10 Excellent! (47 anmeldelser)
Stage coach was great. Just be advised, their store is closed Sunday and Monday and the nearest one is about 30 minutes away.

Anmeldelse fra 24. okt. 2025

Stagecoach Trails RV Resort
Remodeled Borrego 1 bed/1 ba

Remodeled Borrego 1 bed/1 ba

Borrego Springs CA
Overnat i denne lejlighed i Borrego Springs. Nyd godt af te-/kaffemaskine på værelset, rengøring og aircondition. De populære seværdigheder Anza Borrego Desert ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (30 anmeldelser)
Very comfortable and clean, great for our 2 night stay. The only issue we had was the very small toaster oven took ages to cook anything. Also no kettle but that's just us wanting a cup of tea !

Anmeldelse fra 26. jan. 2026

Remodeled Borrego 1 bed/1 ba
Luxury Exclusive Golf Community Hot Tub & Desert Views Pet-Friendly

Luxury Exclusive Golf Community Hot Tub & Desert Views Pet-Friendly

Borrego Springs CA
Overnat i denne villa i Borrego Springs. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, private pools og et fitnesscenter. De populære seværdigheder Yaqui Brønden og RoadRunner Golf ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (20 anmeldelser)
The host was very responsive. We had many internet and technical challenges due to an electrical outing.

Anmeldelse fra 15. dec. 2025

Luxury Exclusive Golf Community Hot Tub & Desert Views Pet-Friendly
Den laveste pris pr. nat baseret på 2 voksne for 1 nat, som er fundet inden for de seneste 24 timer. Priser og tilgængelighed kan ændres uden varsel. Yderligere vilkår kan gælde.

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