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Anza Borrego Desert State Park is one of the most remarkable wilderness areas in the United States.

Outdoor adventure guide to Mount Laguna in eastern San Diego County, including campgrounds, and hiking and mountain biking trails.

Find the best campsites with this guide to Anza Borrego camping, including developed, primitive and off-the-grid camping.

Guide to camping near Idyllwild, a SoCal alpine playground outdoor adventure.

Blair Valley is a terrific camping, hiking and offroading destination within Anza Borrego Desert State Park.

Find the best campsites with this guide to Palomar Mountain camping, including state park and forest service campgrounds

These sturdy camping fire pits will keep you toasty at night and meet fire safety regulation in desert parks.

Gear guide to camping, hiking and driving in the desert.

Andy Willinger’s new book captures abandoned places in the Mojave Desert.