Ocotillo Wells, CA

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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
El preu és de 173 € per nit entre els dies 5 de febr. i 6 de febr..
173 €
5 de febr. - 6 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Stay at this resort in Borrego Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1.001 opinions)
Had another great stay at The Borrego Springs resort.

Opinió del dia 1 de febr. de 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
Stay at this motel in Borrego Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (1.003 opinions)
Room was clean and comfortable, staff was very friendly and helpful during the limited hours they were available. It was disappointing to find that the restaurant was closed, with no hint if it would ever re-open again.

Opinió del dia 24 de gen. de 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
El preu és de 287 € per nit entre els dies 8 de febr. i 9 de febr..
287 €
8 de febr. - 9 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Borrego Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1.000 opinions)
Very nice room! Excellent restaurant!

Opinió del dia 24 de gen. de 2026

La Casa Del Zorro Resort & Spa
El preu més baix per nit que s’ha trobat en les últimes 24 hores per a una estada d’1 nit per a 2 adults. Els preus i la disponibilitat estan subjectes a canvis. Pot ser que s’apliquin condicions addicionals.
Stagecoach Trails RV Resort

Stagecoach Trails RV Resort

2 out of 5
7878 Great Southern Overland Julian CA
Stay at this campground in Julian. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Yaqui Well is located nearby.
8,8/10 Excellent! (47 opinions)
Stage coach was great. Just be advised, their store is closed Sunday and Monday and the nearest one is about 30 minutes away.

Opinió del dia 24 d’oct. de 2025

Stagecoach Trails RV Resort
Remodeled Borrego 1 bed/1 ba

Remodeled Borrego 1 bed/1 ba

Borrego Springs CA
Stay at this apartment in Borrego Springs. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Anza Borrego Desert State Park ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (30 opinions)
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 !

Opinió del dia 26 de gen. de 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
Stay at this villa in Borrego Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Yaqui Well and RoadRunner Golf & Country Club ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (20 opinions)
The host was very responsive. We had many internet and technical challenges due to an electrical outing.

Opinió del dia 15 de des. de 2025

Luxury Exclusive Golf Community Hot Tub & Desert Views Pet-Friendly
El preu més baix per nit que s’ha trobat en les últimes 24 hores per a una estada d’1 nit per a 2 adults. Els preus i la disponibilitat estan subjectes a canvis. Pot ser que s’apliquin condicions addicionals.

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