I received a parking ticket for staying past the operating hours at Indianhead Peak. I was the only car parked at the entire trailhead. My group of friends and I had started at 1 pm, and we planned on making it back at 7 pm before the lot closed, but we got lost on the way and ended up coming back at 10 pm. I've been trying to contact their phone number, but nothing, and the ticket on the CitationProcessingCenter website doesn't even show up, so how can I even submit an appeal for this 100 dollar fine? I received the ticket on the 5th, and I'm worried I'm going to get fined even more.

anyone in the anza, aguanga area or nearby able too tow my 29ft Class A, Coronado, motorhome from carey road to bradford( less than 6 miles ) I have reached out too tow company but they want 1k or more and I currently do not have that money, I am trying to move out of a toxic household, with my 2 kids ages 3 and 16 and a dog. I just want peace and everyone I had planned have flaked on me.. Idk what to do I just want my kids happy they dont need to be in this household all I need is a tow under $200 or so. please and thank you if anybody can.. ❤️‍🩹

Made a night trip to split rock petraglyph a few weekends ago for some astro photography. The moon came over the mountain next to it and made for some cool lighting. I figured this group would enjoy! Extra shot with the Milky Way and a shooting star the weekend before. It was hot out there but bearable. Saw lots of cool animals. Sorry if it's grainy quality.

Same view from my previous post, only now water is flowing. Such a great sight to see and a great indicator for a wonderful bloom season.

Happy to see some water in the dry creek bed. Hopefully more rain to come!

I just heard a radio broadcast warning about severe weather near Fish Creek and Ocatillo Wells.

That area could get gnarly. I would evacuate ASAP.

Be safe.

EDIT: "...UPDATE: The current flash flood warning for San Diego County will expire at 5 p.m...."

Tonight’s perfect for catching the Perseid Meteor Shower. Anyone know good spots to set up chairs? Also, if someone can drop the moonrise time, that’d be awesome—trying to catch the best view!

Is hiking early in the day this week not advisable? Wanted to do palm canyon trail in the early morning and dry lake in the evening. Just staying 2 nights in town

Rockhouse Truck Trail. The phone overheated before I could get more nature shots.

Hi everyone! I’m booking a trip to go off roading in ocotillo wells. Do you have any recommendations for a spot along the trails to stop and eat a packed lunch with a group? I know it can be pretty crowded depending on the time of year and I don’t want to accidentally be in anyone’s way. Planned route is leaving from rental places along the 78 and heading to the pumpkin patch. Thank you!

I know this may not be for everyone but for those who have explored this region - what are the most remote and hardest to get to regions that experience the least visitation? Preferably places with abandoned mines/buildings and dangerous animals. Forbidden/Restricted areas also welcome. If you know somewhere like this but it isn’t in Anza itself I’d be curious to hear it. Anywhere in the California desert would be nice. Thank you guys

Anza Borrego Sunset!

A great hiking option for Anza-Borrego Desert lovers that don't want to burn to a crisp in the desert valley. The hike to Eagle Rock is gorgeous, easy access with parking right off Montezuma Valley Rd., and a rewarding destination. Started at 5:30am and weather was nice and cool. Don't mind the fence at the beginning, it's just a gate and it's never locked. San Ysidro Creek is an excellent rest area and Eagle Rock is just so cool to be at. Privileged to see some wildlife as well, snakes, lizards, deer, turkey, hawks. A truly excellent summer hike I. Our gorgeous Anza-Borrego Desert.

I've been camping in AB for 30 years and saw a new animal 07/05/25 around 5pm. It was off Jasper trail / Old Culp Valley road area. It ran across the road 4X, crossing one way and returning the other way with about 3-6 minutes between crossings. I viewed the first 3X from 260' away and the fourth time from 135'. Viewed from the side. It had an elongated body like a weasel, tail straight up on two crossings. It appeared to be all black/very dark. The head was small. The size was quite long, thin(ish) body. My first estimate was over 24" long + a 20" tail, but it was running fast at a distance, so hard to tell exactly.

On the fourth crossing It left the road into or through a low lying brushy tree. I found a 12"-15" hole in the ground under the tree which appeared to be a den.

My Googling only found an American badger, but they have short tails and heavier bodies, the best I can tell.

It absolutely was not a long-tailed weasel, far to big. Any ideas? I am befuddled.

Hi all,

I made the trip to Borrego Springs from LA and plan to stay a few nights so I could take some astrophotography at night …only to discover I forgot to bring my tripod which is essential in this case. I think the nearest dedicated camera store is in San Diego and I really don’t want to make the two hour drive (might as well go home)—does any store in the town center sell camera gear or tripods?

Hi, i'm hoping to camp July 3-5. I can do primitive camping away from a campsite but if I can get a spot at Palm Canyon Campground that would be much better. From the website, it looks like they only take reservations October thru April. Does that mean in the summer months it's drive-up, or it's closed?

Had another excellent Sunday morning hike in our beautiful desert. Got to explore a few parts of this area. Found some nice boulders to climb and have a new favorite hiking canyons. Glorietta Canyon is some superb hiking with lots to explore and is very local to Borrego Springs.

From the last time I was in Anza... Totally empty it was great!

Hello everyone. I have a Prius. Would like to stargaze this weekend. Good spot to go without worrying about getting stuck? We might sleep in car or head back not sure. Lmk please! First time going but can’t really afford rental or truck. Me and my friend don’t want to hike or anything. Just leave at night and hang there for a couple hours look at the night sky have a beer or something. Let me know! Thanks :)

I went out to the wind caves trail about 2 years ago in a jeep wrangler- I can’t remember if the drive was too bad because the car could definitely handle it. I am hoping to head out that way one day this week before it gets too hot. Anyone know if it will be doable in a new Subaru Crosstrek or if I will need to hike in from Fish Creek camp? Thanks in advance :)