Due to unexpected repairs to our rig, we stayed at pumpkin patch for five nights. I found a place called the pumpkin patch, in ocotillo wells, where round rocks littered the ground as if it were really a pumpkin patch. Ocotillo wells off is located about 1 hour from the city of san diego, next to anza borrego. Ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area is set aside for offroad vehicles able to navigate deep sand, but there is limited access for highway vehicles. Ocotillo wells svra california motorcycle and atv trails. Please help preserve the pumpkin patch and the nearby ridges of ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area where new pumpkin size desert pearls are emerging. Take the s22 to the arroyo salado primitive campground turnoff and take the arroyo salado wash for approx. The trail is primarily used for camping and ohvoff road driving and is best used. We are within driving distance to many coastal areas including rockland, camden, castine and bar harbor. Although there are no actual pumpkins here, the pumpkin patch is definitely one of the most. Together, the bluin park is the offroaders preferred destination. Pumpkin patch ohv trail geschlossen california alltrails.
The odd phenomenon found here is this small patch of land that. Pumpkin patch trail is one of a variety of trails that lead to the pumpkin patch. The pumpkin patch, ocotillo wells state recreation area. Ocotillo wells srva is one of eight state vehicular recreational areas in the state of california, and provides a great offroading escape and dispersed camping throughout the. Ocotillo wells svra map legend local streets private property locations of features are representations. We took the opportunity to explore the amazing ocotillo wells area. Weve been camping and offroading in ocotillo wells for the past five years, and we love it so much that we normally make the trek at least 23 times each season. Best trails in ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area. Maine boasts of many more than 60 lighthouses, many of which can be accessed by car. And there are even educational opportunities within the park. The already established bluin cafe, offers everything a traveler needs in one convenient location. We were so pleased with our stay at pumpkin patch rv resort. Ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area anza. Ive read elsewhere that the roads are easy and that you can take any stock 4 wheel drive vehicle in.
The campground is located in a small desert valley about a quarter mile from borrego salton seaway highway s22 and allows you to camp anywhere you can pitch your tent or park your rv. The history of the pumpkin patch the pumpkin patch is located in the ocotillo wells srva, just east of the anza borrego state park boundary. The pumpkin patch rv resort provides a quiet and relaxing country atmosphere. With over 80,000 aces and large stretches of blm land to the south and east, there is plenty to see and vast desert trails that you can ride. Pumpkin patch offroad trail ocotillo wells svra, ca. Ocotillo wells ohv day run, pumpkin patch, and gas domes, saturday, 14 march 2020 run leader. Ocotillo wells is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
And for the jeep enthusiasts out there, the scenic tierra del sol trail is a mustdo. This year i kicked things off by attending operation desert fun in ocotillo wells at the truckhaven 4x4 training center. Although there are no actual pumpkins here, the pumpkin patch is definitely one of the most popular spots to visit in ocotillo wells. Open camping is available throughout the park for up to 30 days per calendar year. Pumpkin patch is exceptionally clean and beautifully landscaped. Arroyo salado campground is a free primitive desert campground located in southern californias sprawling anza borrego state park. The bluin cafe, gas station and store sells a variety of necessary items.
Dont use the coordinates for the pumpkin patch on your gps, it wont be able to take you there. I had to reception to check in but thought this place was pretty cool. Pumpkin patch anzaborrego backroadswest trips blog. Photo by david muench in the january 1981 edition of desert magazine. After we visited the 17 palms oasis, we headed over to the pumpkin patch. The ultimate off road guide to ocotillo wells berts mega mall.
The site of the pumpkin patch has a large dirt parking area with picnic tables and a bathroom. More than 80,000 acres of magnificent desert are open for offhighway exploration and recreation within the boundaries portrayed on the park map are operated by california state parks. These pumpkin shaped rocks are called concretions and were formed under the sand by water carrying properties that solidified the surrounding sandstone forming a concrete like substance that dried. Your office staff was so helpful in guiding us for a restaurant as well as making us feel welcome. Finding new trails at ocotillo wells svra drivingline. You wont be taking home a pumpkin from this patch the san. Pumpkin patch quick run of the pumpkin patch ride with richard at ocotillo wells. Camping is not permitted at shell reef, devils slide, blowsand hill, the notches, or 4x4 training areas. About 18 miles from christmas circle, as you come into the small hamlet of ocotillo wells, look for split mountain road and turn right south. Alberts rv rental san diego rv rentals ocotillo wells. Ocotillo wells has many attractions you can ride too and see pumpkin patch, blow sand, shel reef, gas dome etc but because it is a state park it is managed as one and you will see for example at the pumpkin patch. Pumpkin patch trail ocotillo wells svra california offroad trail. Pumpkin patch octillo wells lemon grove, california. Call us at 8775628941 for details or reservations for ocotillo wells.
Visit imperial countys pumpkin patch, where stone pumpkins. Of particular interest are the concretions found throughout owsvra, particularly at the pumpkin patch. Amie and i were invited by polaris adventures to head down to ocotillo wells for a half day of offroading at ironwoods offroad. The pumpkin patch is a landmark in ocotillo wells in california. Why are the rocks a consistent shape and size and how do natural. A federally recognized variant name, ocotillo, can cause confusion. Apr 01, 2020 operated by california state parks, this large open area offers many types of interesting and unique terrain, such as the gas domes and pumpkin patch areas. Over 80,000 acres of magnificent desert are open for offroad exploration and recreation within the boundaries portrayed on this map are operated by california state parks. Arroyo salado primitive campground salton city, california.
The program includes maps of campgrounds, entrances, trailheads. Jun 06, 2017 pumpkin patch is an iconic geological site and a must see while visiting anza borrego or ocotillo wells. The rocks along this area are circular which definitely makes it look like a pumpkin patch. Sadly, the pumpkin patch has shrunk over the years.
The name became official in 1962 when it was adopted for federal use by the board on geographic names. Ocotillo wells is a very popular state vehicular recreation area. Here, youll find a patch of land, roughly the size of an average city block, covered with sphericallyshaped rocks that are all the size of an average pumpkin. Apr 03, 2020 ocotillo wells is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Nov 01, 2011 pumpkin patch quick run of the pumpkin patch ride with richard at ocotillo wells. Large tracts of blm land to the south and east are also open to offhighway vehicles. Pumpkin patch ocotillo wells dirtopia, the offroad. Never been to ocotillo wells and unsure where to camp. The ultimate off road guide to ocotillo wells berts. Ocotillo wells is the perfect location to enjoy your motorcycle, quad, buggy, jeep, truck or. Ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation areaocotillo wells state vehicular recreation ar pumpkin patch these round rocks were created long ago when the climate was wet, then shaped through centuries of erosion. Welcome to ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area. Maps are available to those who are unfamiliar with the area.
Here in southern california, fall is the official start of the desert offroad season. Nice rv park next to ocotillo wells ohv blu in rv park. Ocotillo wells ohv area state park in anza borrego california is full of trails to ride and places to camp. Includes color photos, maps, rules, regulations and links to nearby locations.
Any recommendations to get away from the throbbing masses. We are 30 minutes east of julian, 20 minutes from borrego springs on highway 78, and 90 miles to san diego. Pumpkin patch anza borrego desert state park, ca that. Ocotillo wells is an unincorporated community in san diego county, california. Just outside of ocotillo wells, near anzaborrego desert state park, sits a geologic phenomenon called the pumpkin patch due to the rocks size, shape and distribution in the field. Guide to the pumpkin patch in southeastern californias ocotillo wells vehicle recreation area.
Anzaborrego desert state park, california poi desertusa. Theres a ton of geological action at work in ocotillo wells, such as the active gas domes, the odd pumpkinshaped formations in the pumpkin patch, and the oyster shells at shell reef. Ocotillo wells atv rentals san diego motor sport rentals. Odf is a fun charity trail run and raffle event hosted by the california association of 4wd clubs every year to raise money for the paralyzed. Hi all due to wx issues were changing up plans and heading out to ocotillo wells instead this weekend. Sep 23, 2017 the pumpkin patch, ocotillo wells state recreation area. Try our rv rentals or trailer rentals in ocotillo wells, the best way to camp in ocotillo wells state park san diego. See more ideas about local parks, park photos and park city. The recreation area boasts numerous trails for riders of any skill or experience level. The trail is primarily used for camping and ohvoff road driving and is best used from november until march.
Our community is full of laughter and fellowship mixed in with the aroma of bbqs and campfires. Groceryrestaurants i remember there was a private campground at the west end on the 78 that had a store maybe gas. Observe all signage, and use appropriate caution when traveling through the park. Ocotillo wells recommendations polaris rzr forum rzr. Friends family fun desert ironwoods resort is a wonderful vacation spot. The name pumpkin patch is due to the sites unique structures called concretions that resemble a pumpkin patch in shape, size and distribution. We have a nice collection of gps tracks for the area but wed like to get some info on.
Located just east of the anzaborrego state park boundary is a unique geologic phenomenon known as the pumpkin patch. Gas no gas in ocotillo wells, but there is gas in salton city off the s22 and the 86, also gas in borrego springs, but thats a bit out of the way. This desert covers a large area and includes the state park of the same name, a small resort town at its center and a large offroad park called ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area. Pumpkin patch ohv trail is a 7 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near borrego springs, california and is rated as moderate. Welcome to the ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area. Apr 30, 2012 from hwy s22 at arroyo salado primitive campground you can 4wd or hike to the 17 palms oasis, 5 palms oasis, una palma and the pumpkin patch read more a couple of miles to the east on s22, you will find the calcite mine trail. Pumpkin patch near anzaborrego fleet science center.
The pumpkin patch is a little known, but spectacular, geologic wonder located in the ocotillo state offroad vehicular recreation area. Stone pumpkins numbering in the hundreds, baked beige and reticulated by exposure to the summer desert sun, lie in a patch of several acres at the imperial county site known as pumpkin patch. Ocotillo wells is the perfect location to enjoy your motorcycle, quad, buggy, jeep, truck or other offroad vehicle. Camping is free and entrance to the state park is free. Across the highway is the ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area. Ocotillo wells srva is one of eight state vehicular recreational areas in the state of california, and provides a great offroading escape and dispersed camping throughout the 85,000 acres that make up the park. Follow the road to the five palms oasis and then switch to tule wash which leads to the surreal pumpkin patch. Includes color photos, maps, rules, regulations and links to. Ocotillo wells pumpkin patch its sometimes difficult to come up with blog content, so im splitting saturdays activities into 2 posts. There are a few stores and campgrounds in this area. I drove in from the ocotillo wells side on the pumpkin patch trail. With more than 85,000 acres and varied types of desert terrain, the ocotillo wells svra provides interesting and unique opportunities for all types of offroad riders.
Continue past yaqui pass road and turn left east onto s. On split mountain road youll pass by the parking area for the elephant tree discovery trail. Ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area, a california. The ocotillo wells svra is operated by california state parks, ohmvr division, located approximately 1. Pumpkin patch ohv trail closed california alltrails. This unique pumpkin patch is actually a collection of geological oddities in the barren desert sands of ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area located along the eastern fringe of san diego. Ocotillo wells is typically a sea of rvs, but tent camping is not uncommon, especially with people using 4. Area attractions include discovery center, rc vehicle trail, amphitheater, blowsand hill, devils slide, barrel springs, shell reef, pumpkin patch, gas domes, artesian well, wind caves, and more. Actual locations of some features may vary over time as a result of weather, maintenance, and other factors. Pumpkin patch offroad trail ocotillo wells svra, ca youtube. The pumpkin patch is located just east of anza borrego desert state park boundary, in the ocotillo wells srva. Pumpkin patch octillo wells lemon grove, california state.
The odd phenomenon found here is this small patch of land thats covered with pumpkin. Watch this video to get an idea of the range of geologic features available to check out in the park. Pumpkin patch borrego springs, ca tourist information. If you have limited time, save the remotely located pumpkin patch and gas domes for another day. The next junction is unsigned, go left here for another 0.
Over square miles of desert are open for offhighway exploration. I drove in from the ocotillo wells side on the pumpkin patch trail in my grocery getter 2005 honda pilot. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Wind erosion has blown away the lands surface to reveal the unique pumpkin shaped. From ocotillo wells, travel another 1 mile to the pumpkin patch on your right parking situation. Rv site tenants enjoy full access to our wonderful, solar heated pool, clean restrooms, large laundry and all of our desert ironwood community events. One of the more geologically interesting places in the anzaborrego area is the pumpkin patch. Anza borrego state parkthe pumpkin patch the adventure portal. Please help preserve the pumpkin patch and the nearby ridges of ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area where new pumpkinsize desert pearls are emerging. Ocotillo wells ohv day run, pumpkin patch, and gas domes. Weve listed the coordinates for the actual pumpkin patch and 3 different entrances above.
Bluin rv park, 2189 highway 78, borrego springs, ca 2020. With over 180 full hookup sites, a cafe and store, easily access your favorite riding locations including ocotillo wells state vehicular recreation area, superstition mountain, and truckhaven. Located within the ocotillo wells offhighway vehicle area, these unusual globular sandstone concretions look like pumpkins and are created by layers of sand and rock that build up over small objects like a pearl growing from sand in. Camping is permitted throughout ocotillo wells for up to 30 days. Some of the key features in the parks are blowsand hill, devils slide, shell reef, gas dome and pumpkin patch. You wont be taking home a pumpkin from this patch the. Ocotillo wells srva is one of eight state vehicular recreational areas in the state of. Ocotillo well s newest rv park, right next door to the bluin cafe. This area is filled with weird sand concretions that were made when wind and water continuously eroded the surface soil and revealed these round sandstone concretions. For a video overview of all the fascinating places in and around anza borrego desert state park that you can visit, from the gomphotherium park in borrego springs to the pumpkin patch and much more.
Shell reef gas dome county line road ocotillo wells devils slide ocotillo wells wolf well campground riding spots ocotillo. Pumpkin patch is an area where the ground has eroded to reveal. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us during an incredibly busy period. Its so wonderful to see how you take such pride in making it so beautiful and clean. The anzaborrego region is located in eastern san diego county, south of palm springs and just west of the salton sea.
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