Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
| Anza-Borrego Desert State Park | |
|---|---|
Desert view from Font's Point | |
| Location | San Diego, Imperial, and Riverside counties, California, US |
| Nearest city | Borrego Springs and Julian, California |
| Coordinates | 33°15′33″N 116°23′57″W / 33.25917°N 116.39917°W |
| Area | 585,930 acres (2,371.2 km2) |
| Established | 1932 |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Designated | 1974 |
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (/ˈænzə bəˈreɪɡoʊ/, AN-zə bə-RAY-goh) is a California State Park located within the Colorado Desert of Southern California, United States. Created in 1932, the park takes its name from 18th century Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and borrego, a Spanish word for sheep. With 585,930 acres (237,120 ha) that includes one-fifth of San Diego County, it is the largest state park in California and the third largest state park nationally.
The park occupies eastern San Diego County and reaches into Imperial and Riverside counties, enveloping two communities: Borrego Springs, which is home to the park's headquarters, and Shelter Valley.