Where can I take my dog?
Within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, leashed dogs are welcome in the designated campgrounds, on designated roads where vehicles are allowed, and on the trail from the Visitor Center to the Campground. For the protection of wildlife and your dog, they are not allowed in the backcountry, on trails, or in the wildflower fields.
- Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at ALL times and physically under your control.
- Vicious or unusually noisy dogs will not be allowed in the park.
- Dogs must not be left unattended. Overnight campers must keep their dog in a tent or vehicle.
- Do not take your dog (*unless your dog is a service animal) into buildings or undeveloped areas, or on trails, unless specifically designated as being open to dogs on leash. (In general, dogs are not allowed on trails, near rivers or creeks, in the open forest and meadows, or in the environmental campsites.)
- Remember to clean up after your dog.
- Service animals* are allowed in areas open to the public; however, misrepresenting a dog as a service animal is considered a misdemeanor. (California Penal Code 365.7)
- Proof of appropriate immunizations and valid licenses may be required for any animal brought onto state park property. All 58 California counties require dog licenses; contact your local jurisdiction for further details on obtaining a dog license. (CA Public Resources Code 5008.1 & CA Health & Safety Code 121690)
The following is a list of designated dirt roads dogs are allowed on:
Coyote Canyon Rd
Bypass Rd
Collins Valley Rd
Turkey Track Grade
Font's Point Wash Rd
Inspiration Wash Rd
Thimble Trail Rd
Short Wash Rd
Ella Wash Rd
Hills of the Moon Wash Rd
Palo Verde Wash Rd
Arroyo Salado Rd
Coachwhip Canyon Rd
Palm Wash Rd
Truckhaven Trail Rd
Rockhouse Canyon Rd
Butler Canyon Rd
Culp Valley Campground
Old Culp Valley Rd
Jasper Trail Rd
Grapevine Canyon Rd
Yaqui Well Rd
Plum Canyon Rd
Lizard Wash Rd
Pinyon Wash Rd
Nolina Wash Rd
Quartz Vein Rd
Nude Wash Rd
Mine Wash Rd
Blair Valley Rd
Pinyon Mountain Rd
Oriflamme Canyon Rd
Rodriquez Canyon Rd
Buttes Pass Rd
San Felipe Wash Rd
Goat Trail Rd
Old Kane Springs Rd
Elephant Tree Trail Rd
Fish Creek Rd
Split Mountain Rd
Lycium Wash Rd
Oyster Shell Wash Rd
North Fork Fish Creek Rd
Sandstone Canyon Rd
Olla Wash Rd
Borrego Mountain Wash Rd
Borrego Sink Wash Rd
Arroyo Tapiado Rd
Arroyo Seco del Diablo Rd
Vallecito Wash Rd
Bow Willow Camp Rd
Mountain Palm Springs Rd
Indian Gorge Rd
North Indian Valley Rd
South Indian Valley Rd
Carrizo Canyon Rd
Bow Willow Wash Rd
South Carrizo Creek Rd
Canyon Sin Nombre Rd
Mortero Wash Rd
North Mortero Wash Rd
Jojoba Wash Rd
Dogs are allowed on the following trail:
Visitor Center/Campground Trail
Dogs are allowed in the following campgrounds:
Borrego Palm Canyon Campground
Tamarisk Grove Campground
Vern Whitaker Horse Camp (must have a horse to camp)
Bow Willow Campground
Culp Valley Camp
Sheep Canyon Camp
Arroyo Salado Camp
Yaqui Pass Camp
Yaqui Well Camp
Fish Creek Camp
Blair Valley Camp
Mt. Palm Springs Camp