I've made quite a few trips to Anza Borrego State Park and here are some pictures from those trips for you to enjoy.
But first a little history of the park.
From the parks website. Anza Borrego State Park Website
Encompassing more than 600,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park® is the largest state park in California, the largest desert state park in the United States, and is a UNESCO conservation designated World Biosphere Reserve.
With over 500 miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas (comprising 2/3 of the park) and 110 miles of riding and hiking trails visitors are provided an unparalleled opportunity to experience the wonders of the Colorado Desert. [See South Coyote Canyon Trail] The park name is derived from a combination of the name of Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and the Spanish word "borrego," referring to bighorn sheep. 
The park features washes, wildflowers, palm groves, cacti and sweeping vistas. Visitors may also have the chance to see roadrunners, golden eagles, kit foxes, mule deer and bighorn sheep as well as and four species of rattlesnake. Within the park boundaries there is located a unique man-made structure - the world's largest wooden trestle. Also within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are Cultural Preserves and Natural Preserves consisting of features unique to this region.
The park features washes, wildflowers, palm groves, cacti and sweeping vistas. Visitors may also have the chance to see roadrunners, golden eagles, kit foxes, mule deer and bighorn sheep as well as and four species of rattlesnake. Within the park boundaries there is located a unique man-made structure - the world's largest wooden trestle. Also within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are Cultural Preserves and Natural Preserves consisting of features unique to this region.
On August 1, 1974, Secretary of the Interior Rogers C. B. Morton approved Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for inclusion in the National Registry of Natural Landmarks. Sites in the Registry possess exceptional value as illustrations of our nation's natural heritage. Anza-Borrego, the largest Desert State Park in the nation, contains some of the best examples of the desert biotic communities in the Colorado Desert." - from the plaque erected at the Visitor Center.
Location: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park® is located on the eastern side of San Diego County, with portions extending east into Imperial Countyand north into Riverside County. It is about a two-hour drive from San Diego, Riverside, and Palm Springs.
The visitor Center has information on wildflowers, an award wining museum, a free slide show or video program, and a wide selection of publications on the park's natural and cultural resources at the bookstore.
I highly recommend the video.
I highly recommend the video.
Park landscape.
Fonts Point and Badlands below.
Desert wildflowers.
Juan Bautista de Anza historical marker.
17 Palms mailbox where you can leave your name and a note for future visitors.
Petroglyph and grinding stone.
A few of the Metal Sculptures scattered around the park.
Click on this link for more information on the sculptures.
Some of the parks off-road trails.
Lunch break.
Hollywood and Vine sign.
The "Phone Booth" is on a plateau overlooking the Salt and Sea and Truckhaven area of the park.
Descending from the "Phone Booth".
Anza Borrego is an excellent example of California's beauty including rainbows and sunsets.
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