Guide de voyage: Ocotillo Wells 2026

Ocotillo Wells : idées de séjour, infos pratiques et culturelles

Shell reef!
Shell reef!
Rather lengthy, but please considering reading about this amazing and unique landscape!

Located just east of the Anza-Borrego State Park boundary is a unique geologic phenomenon known as the Pumpkin Patch.  Here, you’ll find a patch of land, covered with spherically-shaped rocks that look like pumpkins. 

One needs a high-clearance vehicle, a 4WD, because there are several stretches of sand in the washes. The terrain is pretty rough, mostly frequented by ATVs and dirt bikes. Only an adept driver can manage to drive on these rough paths!

The ‘pumpkins’ were created over the last four thousand years and are actually unique geological structures called ‘concretions’. They were formed very similar to how the pearls are created in nature. 

Formed in the Colorado river basin, the silt in the river bed created layers upon layers around a core of something as small as a pebble, leaf, stick, or a piece of bone. As the sand from the river washed away, here emerged the pumpkins and over millions of years, due to winds and other natural weather factors, became rounded in shape. Many of these concretions are over two feet in diameter.

Of course today, the terrain is very foreign-looking as if some aliens laid these rocks on purpose. 

It was a very fun trip, thanks to our friend Dan Warner, who was kind enough to drive us in his awesome brand-new specially modified truck very deftly over some harsh terrain!

We camped alongside the pumpkins (fenced off to protect them from vandalism), waking up at 1 am to shoot the rising Milky Way. It was fun sharing this experience with a few photog friends!

Personally, it was my very first time camping, EVER, and it was a beautiful experience sleeping under a very dark sky with a canopy of twinkling stars! An experience of a life-time for this senior! 

I bring you Milky Way over the Anza Borrego Desert in California. 

Oh What A Night!!!
Great place for off-roading!

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Borrego Springs Resort & Spa

Borrego Springs Resort & Spa

3 out of 5
1112 Tilting T Drive Borrego Springs CA
Le prix est de 180 € par nuit du 1 avr. au 2 avr..
180 €
1 avr. - 2 avr.
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans ce complexe touristique à Borrego Springs. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un parking gratuit et 2 des piscines extérieures. D'aprÚs ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1 006 avis)
TrĂšs bel hĂŽtel. Propre, avec une magnifique piscine et un jacuzzi. Accueil chaleureux. Je recommande vivement.

Avis laissé le 18 sept. 2025

Borrego Springs Resort & Spa
Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

3.5 out of 5
221 Palm Canyon Drive Borrego Springs CA
Séjournez dans ce motel à Borrego Springs. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un parking gratuit et 2 des piscines extérieures. D'aprÚs les avis reçus, ...
Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
La Casa Del Zorro Resort & Spa

La Casa Del Zorro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
3845 Yaqui Pass Rd Borrego Springs CA
Le prix est de 295 € par nuit du 2 avr. au 3 avr..
295 €
2 avr. - 3 avr.
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel avec spa à Borrego Springs. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un parking gratuit et 5 des piscines extérieures. D'aprÚs les ...
La Casa Del Zorro Resort & Spa
Prix le plus bas trouvĂ© au cours des 24 derniĂšres heures sur la base d’un sĂ©jour d’une nuit pour 2 adultes. Les prix et la disponibilitĂ© sont susceptibles de changer. D’autres conditions peuvent s’appliquer.
Casa de Vistas~ 2bdr 2bath with a view!

Casa de Vistas~ 2bdr 2bath with a view!

Borrego Springs CA
Séjournez dans cette maison de vacances à Borrego Springs. Cet hébergement propose une laverie, une cafetiÚre/bouilloire dans la chambre et une cheminée dans ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (21 avis)
We enjoyed our get away at casa de vista, the home is comfortable with everything we needed. There is a beautiful view in a gate community, garage parking with easy access and a restaurant at the club house. Thank you val

Avis laissé le 1 mars 2026

Casa de Vistas~ 2bdr 2bath with a view!
Majestic House with Unique Architecture, Forever Views, Pool, Spa, and Game Room

Majestic House with Unique Architecture, Forever Views, Pool, Spa, and Game Room

Borrego Springs CA
Séjournez dans cette maison de vacances à Borrego Springs. Cet hébergement propose des piscines privées, une laverie et la climatisation. Des attractions populaires, ...
10/10 Exceptional! (41 avis)
Our ladies' weekend was wonderful. We had everything we needed for a relaxing time.

Avis laissé le 27 févr. 2026

Majestic House with Unique Architecture, Forever Views, Pool, Spa, and Game Room
Newly Remodeled Borrego Springs Desert Getaway

Newly Remodeled Borrego Springs Desert Getaway

Borrego Springs CA
Séjournez dans cet appartement à Borrego Springs. Cet hébergement propose un patio, une télévision avec chaßnes par cùble ou par satellite et une cafetiÚre/bouilloire ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (45 avis)
Apartment was clean and provided everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Avis laissé le 12 févr. 2026

Newly Remodeled Borrego Springs Desert Getaway
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