We enjoyed the desert landscape and super bloom this year. We were lucky to walk the Borrego Palm Canyon trail when there was lots of water coming down the streams. We even got the treat of seeing Bi… Full review by Diego G
Mar 18, 2023
Now is the time to go to Cayote Canyon to see the wild flowers. Water flowing through the canyon, so pretty! Many varieties of flowers...but please don't tread on the delicate desert flowers! Full review by Kamala V
Feb 15, 2020
road recently graded, stream dry so crossings easy; only a few flowers out now. Peaceful place. watch for loose sand. Full review by Janet W
Yes, it’s BLM style camping and there are NO facilities. I recommend checking your cars hoses are tight as the road is uneven. They suggest 4x4 but I didn’t have it and did fine.
How far can we get up the trail with a 4x4 truck? Did the slot last weekend. Easy to get too, but so crowded!
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With a 4x4 you can do the entire canyon, but there are closures so you have to come in from the bottom or down from the top and retrace your route. I made it to Santa Catarina …
With a 4x4 you can do the entire canyon, but there are closures so you have to come in from the bottom or down from the top and retrace your route. I made it to Santa Catarina Springs in 2wd about a week or so ago. The road from the bottom has been graded (I think!) The second creek crossing was semi deep, but no big deal if you have clearance.
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