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

Final Report – October 2001
Comments: Fall visitors to the visitor center
Wonderful-peaceful -exciting!
What is the plan for the fee system now? The signs and machines are no longer here. I enjoy it
here but what is the affect that could come later? Higher fees? Lower fees? No fees? Or some
kind of pass?
Well I am from Texas and I feel that the Anza-Borrego state park is nothing compared to any
state parks in Texas. I haven't even seen any water since I've been here. What the f*** is up
with that?
I feel that the trails should be better for people who enjoy offroading.
We love it the way it is-should like more Indian coming in with their ___ as happened several
years ago.
We just got here.
We enjoy low impact backpacking. We do have a 4x4 and carefully (as much as possible) enjoy
car camping. I think the permit system is great but worry about too many restrictions and other
side --too many people and cars. Preservation of cultural sites is important too.
Visitors survey should be given when visitors leave - not when they first arrive. Thanks.
Very nicely taken care of all stuff members very helpful
Tough to answer many of the questions based on one short visit.
Too Long
To have distance notes on the poles marks, Thank you.
This is a unique & beautiful place we love it!
There were very few signs. We almost missed the state park.
The trails are poorly marked. Public is poorly educated on the WHY of the rules and regulations.
They do not understand a ground fire scars the rocks and changes the dirt forever. The public
thinks the parks just hate dogs -- They do not understand the dangers of cactus; coyote or the
fact dogs spread illness to our Bighorn sheep. They do not understand that the tracks in closed
areas remain for many years. People love to learn, Educate them!
The presence of park ranger staff is a lot more noticeable since the early 1960s With so many
people here now I can understand that the park is getting over run. I like that the off-road ATVs
are kept in one area and not allowed in the rest of the park. It detracts from the park experience
to see all the signs and kiosks around the park. I guess these are the result of increased usage
on a massive scale. So yes, it’s disturbing to see so many signs of use in the backcountry. I
don’t know where the balance is or whether it will just be necessary to find another place where
fewer people go.
The park is a great asset as an easy and economical escape from the nearly urban area during
the cooler season. It should be kept as natural and open as present for the long term.
The Anza Borrego state park is one of the wildest areas in California where off road vehicles are
restricted & this restriction must remain. The vehicles should never be allowed to destroy the
beautiful setting of the Anza Borrego park.
Sell food, fruit, drinks, something
Sandstone canyon itself we feel should be a hiking trail. The passage of vehicles disrupts the
tranquility of the site. Thank you for eliminating the backcountry fee. The only suggestion I have
is for more hiking trails. We love the park!
Protect 4WD: It is this park's Heritage!
Preserve the natural environment/eco-& wildlife areas of our planet!!
Preserve natural beauty, peace and availability
Please preserve the natural beauty of this entire area.
Please keep it wild and rugged, protected from Autos as much as possible.
Please allow increased 4 wheeling opportunities. Do not close current roads while opening
additional roads. When visiting Utah last summer, they had bathroom facilities on dirt roads. A
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