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
Harga Rp2.854.575 per malam dari 9 Feb hingga 10 Feb
Rp2.854.575
total Rp3.453.029
9 Feb - 10 Feb
termasuk pajak & biaya lainnya
Menginaplah di resor ini di Borrego Springs. Nikmati WiFi gratis, parkir gratis, dan 2 kolam renang outdoor. Tamu kami memuji restoran dan staf di ulasan kami. ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1.003 ulasan)
Quiet location in the desert.

Diulas pada tanggal 2 Feb 2026

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Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

3.5 out of 5
221 Palm Canyon Drive Borrego Springs CA
Menginaplah di motel ini di Borrego Springs. Nikmati WiFi gratis, parkir gratis, dan 2 kolam renang outdoor. Tamu kami memuji kolam renang dan staf di ulasan ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (1.003 ulasan)
Cool ambiance! I had a very short stay, just over night, but if you are planning a multi-day trip in borrego, this place is close to everything and you can also just hang our and enjoy the amenities of the hotel.

Diulas pada tanggal 1 Feb 2026

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
La Casa Del Zorro Resort & Spa

La Casa Del Zorro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
3845 Yaqui Pass Rd Borrego Springs CA
Harga Rp4.862.819 per malam dari 22 Feb hingga 23 Feb
Rp4.862.819
total Rp5.717.823
22 Feb - 23 Feb
termasuk pajak & biaya lainnya
Menginaplah di hotel spa ini di Borrego Springs. Nikmati WiFi gratis, parkir gratis, dan 5 kolam renang outdoor. Tamu kami memuji staf dan kondisi keseluruhan ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1.001 ulasan)
Nothing really stood out. The place is large so it wasn’t easy to find our room. Quiet and comfortable.

Diulas pada tanggal 2 Feb 2026

La Casa Del Zorro Resort & Spa
Harga per malam terendah yang ditemukan dalam 24 jam terakhir berdasarkan pencarian 1 malam untuk 2 tamu dewasa. Harga dan ketersediaan dapat berubah sewaktu-waktu. Ketentuan tambahan dapat berlaku.
Stagecoach Trails RV Resort

Stagecoach Trails RV Resort

2 out of 5
7878 Great Southern Overland Julian CA
Menginaplah di bumi perkemahan ini di Julian. Nikmati parkir gratis, kolam renang outdoor, dan sarapan (biaya tambahan). Atraksi wisata populer seperti Sumur ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (47 ulasan)
Stage coach was great. Just be advised, their store is closed Sunday and Monday and the nearest one is about 30 minutes away.

Diulas pada tanggal 24 Okt 2025

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Borrego Springs Condo w/ Private Hot Tub & Views!

Borrego Springs Condo w/ Private Hot Tub & Views!

3 out of 5
1654 Las Casitas Dr Borrego Springs CA
Menginaplah di apartemen ini di Borrego Springs. Nikmati parkir gratis, balkon, dan perapian dalam kamar. Objek wisata populer seperti Smithers Golf & Country ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 ulasan)
The fully equipped kitchen was a joy. Beds were comfy and the soaking tub was amazing.

Diulas pada tanggal 17 Mar 2025

Borrego Springs Condo w/ Private Hot Tub & Views!
Borrego Springs Hideaway: Pool Table, Mtn Views!

Borrego Springs Hideaway: Pool Table, Mtn Views!

3 out of 5
2890 Fonts Point Dr Borrego Springs CA
Menginaplah di pondok ini di Borrego Springs. Nikmati meja biliar, patio, dan perapian dalam kamar. Objek wisata populer seperti Sumur Yaqui dan Smithers Golf ...
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