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Pacific Crest Trail, Anza-Borrego

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State Parks says no permit is required for the Pacific Crest Trail in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Dogs are prohibited on the trail in the park. Gathering firewood and ground fires are prohibited, and Coyote Canyon is closed June 1 through September 30. Pack it in, pack it out.Checked October 23, 2026.

Nopermit required
Nodogs
June 1 to Sept. 30Coyote Canyon closed
Permit“No permit is required” (park segment; long-distance permits elsewhere: see official site)
Dogs“Dogs are prohibited on the trail in the park.”
FiresGathering firewood and ground fires are prohibited
Seasonal closureCoyote Canyon closed June 1 through September 30
Current notice (read 2026-10-23)“Coyote Canyon Road Closed 5.2 Miles Ahead at 3rd Crossing.”
Who it suitsLong-distance hikers
Official pageCalifornia State Parks: Anza-Borrego hiking

Park Rules

State Parks says “Pack it in, pack it out.” The current road notice above comes from the park page checked 10/23/2026 and may change. See also our Anza-Borrego Visitor Center page.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Mileage in the park and any current closure on the trail itself are not confirmed. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, (760) 767-4205, can confirm.
  • Fees and coordinates are not confirmed.

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FAQ

Are dogs allowed on the PCT in Anza-Borrego?

No. State Parks says dogs are prohibited on the trail in the park.

Sources

  1. California State Parks: Anza-Borrego hiking

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.