Sheep Canyon - Anza Borrego

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4.8/5 (6 reviews)
Ocotillo, California (Imperial County)
Last Updated: 06/08/2023

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Part of Coyote Canyon Lower, Sheep Canyon Trail used to be a popular thru way people enjoyed often. Sheep Canyon got its name from the seasonal pools of water and mud that the big horn sheep come down from the mountains to drink. Now since the park service has closed the trail for a short distance between Coyote Canyon Upper and Coyote Canyon Lower, this area sees a lot less traffic on it. Thus now this area is a great retreat to avoid crowds and enjoy the peaceful scenery of Anza Borrego Desert.

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4.8/5 (6)
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Seasonal Closure
Visited: 06/08/2023

Trails are closed for the summer
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 02/04/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Great spot for camping! This area provides lots of water features, views, and paths to explore. The one compliant was there was a lot of traffic and people that go through here, so finding a perfect spot is luck of the draw. Otherwise, we had a great time and can't wait to go back again.
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 01/18/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

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Rated 5/5
Visited: 11/15/2021

Nice, remote campground at the end of the trail. We were the only ones camping and had amazing weather.
Trail Review: Sheep Canyon - Anza Borrego - Cullen Powers
Trail Review: Sheep Canyon - Anza Borrego - Cullen Powers
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 01/04/2020

Agree that the trail is "easy", but it was slow foe me because I was trying to avoid desert pin striping. I was sucessful, but there are tight areas where brush will definitely hit your truck if your not careful. The campground at sheep canyon is really nice with rock and concrete toliets. Looked like it was $10 bucks a night to camp there. Still trying to figure out why you drive through a sand wash, but your really on the side of a mountain and not in a canyon. Maybe its an ancient canyon?
Trail Review: Sheep Canyon - Anza Borrego - Tj Sleboda

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