History is unfolding in a town already filled with its own unique historical milestones, Borrego Springs with the first placement of the Gomphotherium free standing art structures. These creatures lived in the area about 3 million years ago.
Dennis Avery, land owner of Galleta Meadows Estates in Borrego Springs envisioned the idea of adding 'free standing art' to his property with original steel welded sculptures created by 'Perris Jurassic Park' owner/artist/welder Ricardo Breceda based in Perris, California.
Golf - The Springs at Borrego RV Resort and Golf Course, Borrego Springs Resort, Roadrunner Golf and Country club and the 9-hole, par-3 Club Circle Golf Course
Lodging
There are resorts, hotels and motels in Borrego Springs, with something for every taste and price range. For more information and a complete list. Click Here. (Rates, availability, reviews and reservation online)
Camping & RV Parks
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park has an open camping policy, providing unlimited camping opportunities throughout its 600,000 acres, 760-767-5311.
Vital Statistics
Elevation
780 feet above sea level
Location
Borrego Springs is located 78 miles northeast of San Diego in the Borrego Valley of southeastern California
It is situated in the extreme western Sonoran Desert and is completely surrounded by the 600,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Population
2,789 permanent
App. 10,000 in the winter season
Annual Temperatures and Precipitation
Borrego Springs is often listed as the hottest place in the U.S. on certain summer days.
All-time high monthly precipitation was 5.07 inches in September 1983 due to Hurricane Kathleen.
6.86 inches (1962-1994 average).
The highest temperature recorded at Borrego Springs was 121 degrees in June, 1996.
Average Temperatures
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - Monthly climate normals