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
Il prezzo è 243 € a notte nel periodo 1 mar - 2 mar
243 €
1 mar - 2 mar
tasse e oneri inclusi
Soggiorna in questo resort a Borrego Springs. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e 2 piscine all'aperto. Nelle ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1003 recensioni)
Everything was great until the last night, when the neighboring motorcycle dudes partied hearty well into the wee hours. I slept OK but my wife did not. She told me that the commotion actually shook the bed!

Recensione del 27 feb 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
Soggiorna in questo motel a Borrego Springs. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e 2 piscine all'aperto. Nelle ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1000 recensioni)
This hotel is the perfection, enough said. I am thankful to the staff and to the management for keeping this place so cool and allowing visitors to enjoy the piece of Paradise that Borrego Spring is.

Recensione del 9 mag 2025

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
Il prezzo è 349 € a notte nel periodo 22 mar - 23 mar
349 €
22 mar - 23 mar
tasse e oneri inclusi
Alloggia in questo hotel con spa a Borrego Springs. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e 5 piscine all'aperto. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1000 recensioni)
Nice room
Very nice hotel, with a lot of wonderfull space. The structure is old but well manteined, the room was refurbished. We slept with a 3rd guest from the desert come up from the shower sink

Recensione del 27 ago 2022

La Casa Del Zorro Resort & Spa
Prezzo per notte più basso trovato nelle ultime 24 ore, per un soggiorno di 1 notte per 2 adulti. Tariffe e disponibilità sono soggette a modifica. Si applicano condizioni aggiuntive.
Stagecoach Trails RV Resort

Stagecoach Trails RV Resort

2 out of 5
7878 Great Southern Overland Julian CA
Soggiorna in questo campeggio a Julian. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come un parcheggio gratuito, una piscina all'aperto e la colazione (a pagamento). ...
9/10 Wonderful! (48 recensioni)
Very cool campground, everything on property is rustic old western and built very well. Bathrooms were very clean and campsites are large and well maintained. Will definitely be coming back and spending more time there as the area has alot of recreational activities available.

Recensione del 6 feb 2026

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

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

Borrego Springs CA
Soggiorna in questa casa vacanza a Borrego Springs. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come un servizio lavanderia, kit per la preparazione di tè/caffè in ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (20 recensioni)
This is an absolutely beautiful house and setting.Host was awesome and responsive.

Recensione del 16 feb 2026

Casa de Vistas~ 2bdr 2bath with a view!
Majestic House with Unique Architecture, Forever Views, Pool, Spa, and Game Room

Majestic House with Unique Architecture, Forever Views, Pool, Spa, and Game Room

Borrego Springs CA
Soggiorna in questa casa vacanza a Borrego Springs. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come piscine private, un servizio lavanderia e aria condizionata. Nelle ...
10/10 Exceptional! (41 recensioni)
Our ladies' weekend was wonderful. We had everything we needed for a relaxing time.

Recensione del 27 feb 2026

Majestic House with Unique Architecture, Forever Views, Pool, Spa, and Game Room
Prezzo per notte più basso trovato nelle ultime 24 ore, per un soggiorno di 1 notte per 2 adulti. Tariffe e disponibilità sono soggette a modifica. Si applicano condizioni aggiuntive.

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