Agua Caliente County Park

Adventure:

Agua Caliente County Park and campground provide the perfect escape for any van or RV nomad who wants to explore the Anza Borrego State Park and explore the surrounding area.  The park is 910 acres and located 110 miles east of San Diego. The main activities at the park are hiking, lying by the pools, bird watching, photography, and stargazing. 

The park is closed during the hot summer months.

Hiking

Hikers will also enjoy miles of trails that meander through the park’s canyons and over its hillsides. 

A few hiking trails lead from the park to the surrounding areas. My favorite is the Moon Light Canyon Trail that will take you through a beautiful canyon that provides amazing scenery.  It’s easy at only 1.6miles long and makes a loop so that you will end up back at the park.   

Camping

The park is very popular during the winter month. It has numerous camping sites available, including Full hook-ups, partial hook-ups, tent sites, a caravan area for large groups, seven camping cabins with temperature controls, a table with seating for four, two queen-size bed frames, a sink, and a bathroom. Make sure you reserve a camping spot early.   

There is no cell service at the park. To get cell service, you have to drive to Vallecito campground, 4 miles away, which has a cell phone lot.

Favorite Activity

The favorite activity for most visitors to Agua Caliente County Park is to spend the day at one of the three pools. The park is nestled between two hills which act as a funnel for natural spring water. That spring water is used to feed three pools; two outdoor pools and one sulfur indoor pool. The indoor pool is kept around 104-106 degrees. They say mineral water is good for your skin and overall health. 

It’s a privilege to have Agua Caliente for our enjoyment, so please practice Leave No Trace principles.