Hawk Canyon | Wild Camping

January 11th, 2024 by mlavoie6699

Amazingly quiet spot, plenty of room, we stayed right at the end of the canyon with hundreds of swallow birds flying on the back cliff.
Just a perfect spot, no issue with our 2WD.

February 27th, 2023 by alex

Beautiful spot! And a much needed respite from the howling desert winds this time of year.

No problem for my 2WD transit, but you could potentially find yourself mildly stuck if you venture too far off the main road. Just be cautious.

Zero Verizon signal in the canyon, and very weak signal at the road fork before.

February 17th, 2023 by Lido

Apparently camping is allowed only within 1 car length of road. kind of confusing because some tracks and campsites are way off main roads with no signage. ranger was kind enough not to write a ticket as I was willing to closer to main road. interesting.

March 8th, 2022 by exploring

We stayed 2 nights. First night there was 3 other rigs, second night we had the place to ourselves. Few hikers during the day. Lots of bees looking for water!
As described. Quiet, no cell reception.

January 25th, 2022 by La_Fordtuga

Amazing free spot in the little canyon! Really pretty and lots of neat flat spots, some with trees for shade. We chatted briefly with a park ranger, he said it can be busy on weekends, that we were lucky to be there on a weekday. Only a few other people around, out of sight from us. Great stay!

November 11th, 2020 by pclinton

Several good spots in the canyon but the one at the end off to the left is the best imo. It tucked into a little side canyon with walls of rock on three sides, giving needed shade during the afternoon. Quiet all day and night!

March 10th, 2019 by Takethelastflightout.com

Beautiful canyon camping: signposted off dirt road just before slot canyon parking. 2wd access, lots of space, quiet. One walk in fire ring on top section. Wild camping as it should be!

February 28th, 2019 by zippididou

Nice camping spots in the canyon. Very quiet. Wonderfull 360 degres view from the Borrego Mountain. Follow the path at the end of the canyon.

January 5th, 2019 by roamingabout.com

Great place. Numerous options for camping along the road. Once off 78, you will pass two junctions, follow the signs to Hawk Canyon. Dead quiet. Nice scenery. No t-mobile service at the camp spot, but if walk back out the road 5 minutes there is LTE service.

October 9th, 2018 by instagram.com/2.5nomads

Great spot, very quiet, we were alone. Make sure to pack out what you packed in

March 23rd, 2018 by jessgradhandt

Beautiful canyon with good signage and several level spots for camping. There was only one other camper in the area for the night we were there. Decent dirt road in and easy for our 4WD Sprinter van. It would be tricky for a truck and trailer. The desert was forecasted for 20-30mph winds, but we were well protected in Hawk Canyon.

February 20th, 2018 by pyrotyro.mtb

Awesome canyon in Anza Borrego state park. Not far from the slot canyon. Well marked roads, and camping areas. No fires (unless you can keep it up off the ground). No cell reception, but quiet and down out of the wind!