ABDNHA Visitor Plaza
Explore the ABDNHA Visitor Plaza: Your Adventure Begins Here!
The ABDNHA Visitor Plaza is the perfect starting point for your journey into Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Located just outside the ABDNHA Desert Nature Center, the plaza is open during daylight hours and offers 12 informative panels, each rich with details about the region’s unique history, wildlife, and geology. A large map of Anza-Borrego provides the ideal guide to plan your next hike, scenic drive, or exploration. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning adventurer, the plaza is designed to inspire and inform, offering insights into the beauty and wonder of the desert.
Start your adventure at the ABDNHA Visitor Plaza—where every trail begins with discovery!
Check Out The Large Anza Borrego Desert Region Map!
The large Anza-Borrego Desert Region map at the ABDNHA Visitor Plaza helps visitors get oriented and locate trails, landmarks, and popular points of interest. Additional guidebooks and resources are available inside the ABDNHA Nature Center shop.
What You Will Learn at the Visitor Plaza
Desert Wildlife: Learn about the animals that call the Anza-Borrego Desert home, including bighorn sheep, coyotes, and lizards, along with tips for wildlife observation.
Plant Life: Explore the adaptive strategies of desert plants, from resilient cacti to colorful spring wildflowers.
Geology: Discover the geological forces that shaped the region, from the badlands to dramatic canyons.
Map of Anza-Borrego: Use the large map of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to plan your adventure and locate key destinations.
Local History: Learn about the human history of Borrego Valley, from Native peoples to the development of Borrego Springs.
Birdwatching & Hawkwatch: Discover the area’s birdlife, including migratory species, and learn more about the Borrego Valley Hawkwatch.
Seasonal Events: Stay informed about wildflower blooms, guided hikes, stargazing nights, and other seasonal activities.
Things to Do: Get ideas for hiking trails, scenic drives, and other attractions around Borrego Springs.
And much more!
Explore the Desert Garden and Visitor Plaza in person, and shop online for local guides and nature-related items anytime.
Shop the Desert Nature Center online for books, maps, apparel, gifts, and educational items for desert visitors.
Located outside the Desert Nature Center, with 12 interpretive panels and a large Anza-Borrego map for visitors.
Take a stroll through the ABDNHA Desert Garden behind the parking lot and explore a variety of desert plants.