4.0016 reviews
Price
$17.5 - $35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
12 campsites
Season
Open October 1st to ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
Price
$17.5 - $35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
12 campsites
Season
Open October 1st to ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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200 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Learn more about alerts →Horse campers running longer trailers, specifically. The extra-wide sand driveways handle rigs up to 35 feet, corrals are at every site, and fall through spring temperatures stay rideable. Dark sky designation makes the nights worth staying up for.
No horses means no booking, full stop. The rules require equestrian use for site reservation. Beyond that, shade is minimal across all 12 sites, no electric or water hookups, and you'll need to haul your own bucket and hose for watering.
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Fall through spring delivers the best riding conditions, with daytime temperatures between 60 and 70°F. The campground closes in summer when temperatures hit 125°F. Spring timing matters if you want wildflowers. Reviews mention extreme heat outside peak season, and the lack of shade intensifies it. Bring more water than you think you'll need.
Open and mild winter conditions make it favorable for equestrian use.
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Vern Whitaker Horse Camp is an equestrian-specific campground located in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The campground offers amenities tailored to horse campers, including barbecue grills, picnic tables, fire rings, flush toilets, and token-operated showers. Each campsite is equipped with four corrals for horses, and there are accessible features such as ADA-compliant showers and toilets. However, services such as electricity hookups, water hookups, and Wi-Fi are not provided. "Bring your own bucket and hose for watering your horse" is strongly recommended.
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