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Sheep Canyon Campground

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Sheep Canyon is a remote Anza-Borrego campground in Coyote Canyon, $20 a night, open October 1 to May 31. On October 23, 2026 the park posted Coyote Canyon road closed at the third crossing. Do not plan a trip without calling the Visitor Center at 760-767-4205.Checked October 23, 2026.

$20per night
Oct 1 to May 31open season
Closedroad at 3rd crossing, read 2026-10-23
$10extra vehicle
LocationCoyote Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Fees$20; seniors $18; Disabled Discount $10; extra vehicle $10
SeasonOpen October 1 to May 31; closed June 1 to September 30
Closure read 2026-10-23“Coyote Canyon Road Closed 5.2 Miles Ahead at 3rd Crossing. ATTENTION: PARKING IS LIMITED AT CLOSURE GATE.” The park also lists Coyote Canyon as closed to public use from Lower Willows to the northern park boundary.
Who it suitsExperienced desert campers. The page sets no age limit that was read.
BookingReserveCalifornia, per the park page

Reaching It

The closure notice was on the park page on 2026-10-23 and could change. The page also lists Vern Whitaker Horse Camp in the same advisories box.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Whether Sheep Canyon can be reached today. Anza-Borrego staff (760-767-4205) can confirm.
  • The number of sites and amenities. The Visitor Center can confirm.
  • Coordinates were not retrieved, so no map point is shown.

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FAQ

Is the Coyote Canyon road open?

On October 23, 2026 the park page said the road was closed at the third crossing. Call 760-767-4205 for today’s status.

When is Sheep Canyon open?

October 1 to May 31, per the park page.

Sources

  1. California State Parks: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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.