Fish Creek Trail - Anza Borrego

4.8/5 (46 reviews)
There is no other place like Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Many overlanders and outdoor enthusiasts seek it out for its endless exploration opportunities. Fish Creek Wash is the starting point for many since it connects to many of Anza-Borrego's most famous offroad trails. Wind, rain, powerful... Read More
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Highlights of Fish Creek Trail - Anza Borrego

Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Iconic Category Icon Iconic
Overland Category Icon Overland
Sand Category Icon Sand
Wash Category Icon Wash
Highest Elevation
2341 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Fish Creek
Nearest Town
Ocotillo
Nearest Services
Ocotillo
Management Agency
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
District

Overview

There is no other place like Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Many overlanders and outdoor enthusiasts seek it out for its endless exploration opportunities. Fish Creek Wash is the starting point for many since it connects to many of Anza-Borrego's most famous offroad trails. Wind, rain, powerful earthquakes, landslides, and father time have shaped Fish Creek Wash into a living, geological museum. With its wind caves, dinosaur tracks, fault lines, towering mud hills, sandstone canyons, and wildflowers, Fish Creek is a perfect place to begin your exploration of the astonishing Anza-Borrego.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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22 Waypoints
68 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
46 Community Reviews
1 Video
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