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| no partners | | This is a small desert town that I really like. Some good restaurants (of course I had to hit my favorite, Carmelita's, for a good meal and margaritas  ), friendly people, a nice grocery store, and a scenic setting. Of course being a tourist destination everything is on the pricey side, including lodging if you so choose (there are some exceptions).
This time I wanted to finally stay at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campground run by the state park. One time in the past it was full when I rolled into town, so this time I reserved a campsite online. The tent spots are $25/night, but the online reservation fee is $8, bringing the total to $33 (less my senior discount for a final total of $31). I wanted to make sure I had a spot when I arrived, so that is why I went this route. Mind you it wasn't much less the next night down at Agua Caliente where I also reserved online ($24/night, plus a reservation fee of $5 for a total of $29). Yes, I know there is all kinds of free camping available in Anza-Borrego, but that wasn't my goal this trip.
My campsite #111 was very close to the trail up to the palms, so that was nice. I enjoyed that hike in the morning, got back to break down before the noon checkout time, and was on my way to Agua Caliente for night two (but not before stopping for lunch at Jilberto's Taco Shop). 
On my way to Agua Caliente, I drove through the Tamarisk Grove Campground to check it out. This one is located at the junction of CA78 and Highway S3, a little south of Borrego Springs. It had been closed due to budget constraints for a couple years, but was refurbished and reopened last year. Same $25/night fee applies, but what is interesting is rental cabins have been added to the mix. These are not currently available to reserve online, but go for $60/night on first come, first served basis. They looked really cool from the outside. The thing that has really made this campground a favorite destination is that it is located in the middle of a large group off tall trees (and shade is sort of a rare treat in these parts). There is a fee charged for a second vehicle at these campground fyi. |
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