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Culp Valley

San Diego County, CA

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High desert valley and campground corridor on Montezuma Grade (S-22) in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, roughly 3,400 ft above the Borrego Valley floor. Pinyon-juniper and chaparral edges, boulder piles, and short overlook walks look northeast across Borrego Springs and the badlands. A popular cool-weather base and day-hike hub distinct from lower Palm Canyon and the park visitor center.

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RegionSan Diego County, CA
Coordinates33.2241, -116.4547
CountySan Diego
ParkAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
Elevation~3,400 ft (Montezuma Grade)
HighlightOverlook views of Borrego Valley + primitive camping
RoadS-22 Montezuma Valley Road

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