Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground is located southeast of Julian on the Great Southern Overland Stage Route. The park is in the Carrizo Valley Region of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
The park is best known for its geothermally heated springs and rugged desert hiking. In the summer of 2013, Agua Caliente endured a 300-year flash flood that wiped out a major part of the park. Recovery work was undertaken quickly. Watch recovery video: Agua Caliente Recovery.
Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground is operated by the County of San Diego.
Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground has full hook-ups, partial hook-ups (no sewer), and standard sites. They also have a caravan camping area. Many campsites are close together. Cabins are also now available.
The Caravan area at Agua Caliente may be reserved up to one year in advance for groups up to 50. Current fees are $100, maximum of 10 units. Call 858-565-3600 for more information.
General Camping Information
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
Temperatures can reach 80-100 degrees in the spring. Visitors are advised to carry water and wear sun protective hats. Be aware of possible flash floods during storms. Check with the park for road conditions. Always notify someone of
your plans, including when you plan to return.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
Reviews from Previous Campers
2024
Many campsites are large.
Mineral pools were wonderful.
Friendly rangers.
Star gazing was magnificent.
A well-managed campground.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Attractions and Activities
With over 600,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in the contiguous United States. Campers at Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground are only a short drive from park attractions. Visitors to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park enjoy a wide range of scenic places to visit.
Tour the wonderful Visitor Center and find books, brochures, maps, and exhibits.
Head over to Borrego Palm Canyon and walk the nature trail to a grove of native California fan palms.
Explore fascinating Coyote Canyon with a year-round stream and lush plant life. Nice hiking trails lead through the area.
Stop at Font's Point with its magnificent view of the Borrego Valley and Badlands.
Investigate Split Mountain for its geologic wonders.
At Mountain Palm Springs find a grove of fan palms in the Tierra Blanca Mountains.
Visit the Borrego Valley.
The park offers interpretive activities and events along with walks and talks.
Key Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground Regulations
Fires must be out between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. with water.
Generators are allowed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., so long as the noise does not
disturb the peace and quiet of the campground or neighboring sites.
Dogs must be on leash and always attended. Dogs are not allowed on trails.
Reviews from Previous Campers
2024