Tips to Safely Enjoy Anza-Borrego Desert State Park During the Summer Season

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Tips to Safely Enjoy Anza-Borrego Desert State Park During the Summer Season

It is important for visitors to plan their outdoor adventure at Anza-Borrego Desert SP or any desert properly. Simple actions such as taking plenty of water (1 gallon/per person/day) and food, and knowing that cell coverage is extremely limited or non-existent can help you be better prepared to safely enjoy the desert. 

During the summer season, temperatures can range reach 125 degrees during the day. It is important to plan properly for your California desert adventure.  

Below you will find just a few tips to safely enjoy the desert:

Vehicles

  • Have a proper vehicle for your outdoor desert activities to be able to navigate through rough roads.
  • Check ROAD CONDITIONS before heading out on dirt roads.
  • We encourage you to travel with a second vehicle when on dirt roads.

Cell Phone Use

  • Cell phone coverage is spotty or nonexistent. Have a way to communicate if there is an emergency.

First Aid Kit

  • Bring a first aid kit and become familiar with it.

Outdoor Plan

  • Leave an itinerary of your trip with a family member or friend with information such as name and age of hikers/campers, trailhead or campsite name and location, and expected return date.

Hiking/Camping: 

  • Make sure to have plenty of water and food for duration of your trip to avoid dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
  • Check Weather. Weather can change instantly.
  • Dress appropriately with layers of clothing and appropriate shoes such as hiking boots and close-toed shoes.
  • Mark tents and ropes so they are visible at night.
  • Keep it clean: pack it in & pack it out.

For more tips for visiting the desert, check out our news release for additional details.

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