Anza Borrego Desert State Park - California State Parks - State of ...

Final Report – October 2001
future generations. Thank You
The opportunity for primitive camping is great! I hope it is not abused too often. What a unique
and gorgeous area. Being Swiss expatriates who have been living 2 (of 5) years in the bay area,
this is quite an experience.
The open free camping policy is a real attraction to this area. Where I have camped, I have not
noticed any abuses. Leaving the area natural and do-it-yourself is part of the beauty of this area.
The Flower displays are worth seeing.
Thank you for allowing me to participate in your survey.
Signs on some plants in hiking areas. What wildlife to look for.
Showers (solar-possibly) for non-campers. More info on natural H2O sources in the Park.
Reopen Coyote Canyon to through traffic! Control cougar populations to benefit the sheep.
Random solar showers. Showers for non-campers.
Questionnaire is too long!
Please leave exciting roads open and police them better for people who abuse the privilege.
Please keep the park as natural and preserved as possible. The untouched feelings is great.
Good for the soul. God country (I'm not some religious nut)
Permit with no fees.
This is unfair exercise. Use has an effect but can be restricted to specific areas are managed.
No use (the preferred photo 1) in effect no use. Both should be goals.
(Park planning decisions reflecting the public's desires):
It should reflect the preservation of the ecology first!
Open Coyote Canyon all the way! Stay in washes should be ok!
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Need more information about park areas. E.g.: what are the back road trails line, what are the
(important areas) like. Most parks supply more information maps. I think the off road use in the
park is excellent. If you stop it, few if any people will see many of the areas. Don't let a few ruin
it for all. They will go off the beaten path anyway!
Moved to San Diego four years ago. I have enjoyed my first visit two springs ago and previous
visit in the fall last year. Thanks for the service you do for all of us.
More signs in off road areas would be nice.
More outhouses
More hiking trails.
Mark campsites (rough) at least 10yrds. Off road would be nice and probably cut down on
indiscriminative destruction of vegetation.
Love this place and I have mixed feelings about adding bureaucracy to its use - however, we
need to preserve what we have. I don't "know" the answers; we can't please everyone!
Love the place.
Love the desert.
Less is the best.
Keeping roads open is important. Keeping open camping is important. Major violations involving
overly destructive behavior should incur stiff penalties, with violations (and violators) well
publicized at visitor's center, local papers and guidebooks. A picture of a (later convicted)
suspect in "handcuffs), and "$10,000 fine" would help, but only for the most egregious violations.
I can accept someone accidentally running into a cactus. I can accept someone vandalizing a
campsite, or creating a new "road" up to a ridge top. Should open suitable trails to mountain
bikes.
Q17 Depends on the what you mean by "thrills” I get plenty of thrills hiking and rock scrambling.
Others may think dune buggies, which I object to off road except in designated areas, e.g.,
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