Ocotillo Wells, CA

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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!
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 ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1.000 opinions)
Front desk were super friendly but room was run down and outdated.

Opinió del dia 17 de març de 2026

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
Borrego Springs Resort & Spa

Borrego Springs Resort & Spa

3 out of 5
1112 Tilting T Drive Borrego Springs CA
El preu és de 169 € per nit entre els dies 1 d’abr. i 2 d’abr..
169 €
1 d’abr. - 2 d’abr.
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)
The rooms were clean, the staff was helpful and the air conditioning was great! We enjoyed seeing the sculptures around Borrego Springs and we enjoyed a great lunch at Ocotillos.

Opinió del dia 21 de març de 2026

Borrego Springs Resort & Spa
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 293 € per nit entre els dies 8 d’abr. i 9 d’abr..
293 €
8 d’abr. - 9 d’abr.
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! (1.001 opinions)
Wonderful accommodations, lovely property and rooms. I enjoyed that my room was well appointed, comfortable and was spacious especially with the vaulted ceilings and private balcony. Restaurant was very good, well balanced food choices and attentive wait staff. I had dinner and breakfast there. Cozy ...

Opinió del dia 19 de març 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.
9/10 Wonderful! (49 opinions)
Campground was easily accessible, the site was well maintained. No check-in was possible on Monday due to the office being closed, but our friends connected up with the camp host to let them know of our arrival. Overall, the camping and use of amenities (showers, restrooms, etc.) was very nice. Restrooms ...

Opinió del dia 18 de març de 2026

Stagecoach Trails RV Resort
Casa de Vistas~ 2bdr 2bath with a view!

Casa de Vistas~ 2bdr 2bath with a view!

Borrego Springs CA
Stay at this vacation home in Borrego Springs. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Yaqui Well and RoadRunner ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (22 opinions)
Thank you for sharing your home, it was an absolutely wonderful visit. Quiet and tranquil just the way I was hoping. I'll be back!! :-)

Opinió del dia 10 de març de 2026

Casa de Vistas~ 2bdr 2bath with a view!
Desert Oasis with Pool, Fire Pit, Game Room, and Dry Bar

Desert Oasis with Pool, Fire Pit, Game Room, and Dry Bar

Borrego Springs CA
Stay at this vacation home in Borrego Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Anza Borrego ...
10/10 Exceptional! (55 opinions)
Another great week of golf in Borrego Springs made that much better by having a wonderful home as our base.

Opinió del dia 16 de març de 2026

Desert Oasis with Pool, Fire Pit, Game Room, and Dry Bar
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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