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Borrego Springs, California

About

Located 88 miles northeast of San Diego in San Diego County, California, Borrego Springs has long been a haven for star gazers, both professional and amateur. Surrounded by the 600,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the community is uniquely protected from urban lights and hosts a variety of astronomy events year-round.

Designated

2009

Category

Dark Sky Community

Borrego Springs, CA

Address

California, USA
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Contact

Ms. Betsy Knaak
Website

Land Area

112 km2

Documents

Application
Lighting Ordinance
Annual Reports

Weather

Click here to find ideal environmental conditions for viewing the night sky at Borrego Springs, CA (33.2442, -116.37194). Don’t forget to plan your trip during the new moon and astronomical twilight to enhance the viewing experience!