Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
California
California's largest state park spreads badlands, palm canyons, wildflower country, and immense desert skies across the Colorado Desert east of San Diego.
Why Roamward picked it
A trip-anchor park rather than a filler pin, with strong San Diego–Palm Springs–Phoenix road-trip utility.
Sources
Hours, admission, and access change — confirm with the official source before you plan the detour.
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