Anza Borrego Desert - Anza Borrego General - Park Closed? - Messages http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Anza Borrego Desert - Anza Borrego General - Park Closed? - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:53:33 GMT Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:53:33 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from Buford
No dispersed camping is a bummer. I definitely don’t like camping near others, even before the pandemic. The sunrise to sunset hours are not great either.]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:53:33 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from dsefcik http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638

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UPDATE (June 5, 2020) - As California State Parks begins working with locals on a phased and regionally-driven approach to increase access to state park units where compliance with state and local public health ordinances can be achieved, it is important for visitors to continue to practice physical distancing and avoid congregating with people outside their immediate household. Everyone has the responsibility to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Here are some guidelines for people visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park:

What is open now?
Anza- Borrego Desert SP is open to the public for day-use activities only from sunrise to sunset. The park remains closed to camping (developed and primitive).
  • Backcountry Unpaved Roads for day-use activities that do not lead into Ocotillo Wells.
  • Hell Hole Day-use Area
  • Sunrise Trail Head Parking / Day-use Areas
  • Very limited parking is now available to the public.

What is currently closed at this park and throughout the State Park System?
At this park:
  • Camping (developed and primitive)
  • Backcountry Unpaved Roads that lead into Ocotillo Wells
  • Open Dispersed Backcountry Camping
  • Peg Leg Primitive Camping Area
  • Culp Valley Primitive Camping Area
  • Coyote Canyon Above 3rd Crossing
  • North Coyote Canyon / Turkey Track Access Gate
  • Borrego Palm Canyon Day-use and Campground
  • Tamarisk Grove Campground Campgrounds
  • Arroyo Salado Primitive Camp
  • Blair Valley Primitive Camp
  • Yaqui Pass Primitive Camp
  • Yaqui Well Primitive Camp
  • Bow Willow Primitive Camp
  • Mt. Palm Springs Primitive Camp
  • Fish Creek Primitive Camp
  • High public-use indoor facilities, including museums and visitor centers.
  • Special events and tours continue to be canceled until further notice.
Statewide:
  • Campgrounds.
  • High public-use indoor facilities, including museums and visitor centers.
  • Special events and tours continue to be canceled until further notice.

Are there any new visitor guidelines?
Yes, please see below:
  • Stay Local: Stay close to home. Walk or bike into the park. Parking is very limited. Do not take road trips to parks and beaches or to neighboring states.
  • Stay Active: Keep walking, jogging, hiking and biking. Watch for one-way trails.
  • Stay Safer at 6 Feet: Maintain a physical distance of 6 feet or more. Gatherings, picnics and parties are not allowed. Visitors will be asked to leave if there are too many people at the park, beach or on trails to allow for the required physical distance.
  • Stay Clean: Be prepared. Bring soap/sanitizer and pack out all trash.
  • Stay Covered: wear a face covering whenever you are within six feet of another person who is not a member of your family or household.

Thank you for your patience and continued support of California State Parks as we work to limit your risk for exposure to COVID-19 in the outdoors. For more information, please visit parks.ca.gov/FlattenTheCurve.
edited by dsefcik on 6/4/2020]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:32:04 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from Rocko1 Fri, 22 May 2020 09:49:30 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from Buford
Borrego Springs is still actively discouraging people from big cities from stopping in town for supplies.

I can’t wait for the park to reopen.

Edit->
Looks like Cuyamaca website just got updated. ABDSP still has the May 1st message.
edited by Buford on 5/22/2020]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 09:04:03 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from tekewin Wed, 20 May 2020 07:30:39 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from tommy750 Rocko1 wrote:
tommy750 wrote:
Yesterday it was closed when we passed heading north but was open with the barricade in place stopping traffic when we returned later in the afternoon.


Never been stopped at that checkpoint even when it was manned. I assume they are now since the 8 fwy checkpoint is closed.

Would estimate I've had to stop maybe ten times in the 15 or so years the checkpoint has been open. Used to hike Wind Caves at night a lot after work for exercise and would routinely get stopped when I would turn back onto S2. Did get chased down once when I missed the Wind Caves turnoff and made an obvious U turn in front of the checkpoint in my old white cargo van. Nothing suspicious there, right? The In-Ko-Pah checkpoint right before the I-8 grade has been closed for years. Used to be 30+ minute waits after BP Agent Robert Rosas was cut down in the line of duty in 2009. Nice guy. You've probably seen his name on signs along the freeway. My wife and I worked with his spouse for years.]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:13:55 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from Rocko1 tommy750 wrote:
Yesterday it was closed when we passed heading north but was open with the barricade in place stopping traffic when we returned later in the afternoon.


Never been stopped at that checkpoint even when it was manned. I assume they are now since the 8 fwy checkpoint is closed.]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:08:17 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from tommy750 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:02:37 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from Rocko1 dsefcik wrote:
Were the BP checkpoints staffed and stopping cars?

I was there Saturday checking out Domelands. I didn't see any BP at the station on S2.]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:33:42 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from dsefcik Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:57:06 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from tommy750
Closed by tomteske, on Flickr]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 21:16:29 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from Rocko1 dsefcik wrote:
Officially it is closed. We were out there last weekend (before it closed) and it was Spring Break for most folks and the rangers were busy at Ocotillo Wells and the north end of the park. Christmas Circle had tons of visitors, motorcycle riders, Jeeps, etc. Cuyamaca had beautiful snow and very few people, I saw one family with an entire hillside to themselves, sliding down the slopes.



I got in the last legal hike for the foreseeable future in Cuyamaca on Sunday. Snow starting about 4200ft.

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I would guess they will step up enforcement soon. Shelter in place does not mean everyone from the city should head to the beach or desert.]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:19:29 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from dsefcik Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:25:17 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from DesertWRX Wed, 01 Apr 2020 11:41:44 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from Scooter Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:40:45 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from Buford
They are explicitly discouraging non locals to visit.]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:50:36 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from railexplorer I copied this off the parks website this morning... UPDATE (March 31, 2020): This park is temporarily closed to vehicular access. The park remains open for locals who wish to walk, hike and bike (in parks with bike trails) in the park, provided they practice social/physical distancing of 6 feet or more.

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Additionally many small communities are discouraging visitors. Julian was specifically mentioned in the San Diego UT. Many small communities have limited medical facilities.]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:15:02 GMT http://www.anzaborrego.net/anzaborrego/Forum/topic1522-park-closed.aspx Message from Rocko1

UPDATE (March 29, 2020): Vehicle access closed at ALL 280 state parks.

edited by Rocko1 on 3/30/2020]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:19:17 GMT