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Help Restore Access to Coyote Canyon in Southern California’s Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Oct 28, 2025

Coyote Canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southern California, a popular destination that allowed 4WD access, has barred vehicle access since 2023. California State Parks have not provided a public process, timeline or commitment to restore access. We need your voice to help restore vehicle access via the form below.

Coyote Canyon
Categories: Action Alert | California | Off-Roading | Operation Accessible | Overlanding
Why you should submit here, even if you already have elsewhere!

We keep them honest. If everyone only comments through the government/agency site, we have to take their word on how many comments were received. By submitting through BRC, we create an independent record of our community’s response that can’t be buried or under-reported.

We protect your voice. If this fight ends up in court, having our own record of submitted comments means we don’t have to wait a year or more for a government agency to turn over documents. We can move quickly with proof that thousands of you spoke up.
We keep you in the loop. When you comment through our site, we can send you updates on what comes next. If you only use the government/agency site, you’re depending on them to tell you what happens next — and they won’t.

Double coverage matters. Even if you’ve already commented through the government/agency site, submitting through ours makes your voice count twice — once in their system, and once in ours. That way they know the OHV community is watching and tracking every move.

For years, BRC has been trusted to run action alerts like this. Thousands of members and supporters have used this system effectively to defend access to public lands. This isn’t about collecting your info — it’s about building the strongest, most transparent record possible to hold agencies accountable.

Why you should submit here, even if you already have elsewhere!

We keep them honest. If everyone only comments through the government/agency site, we have to take their word on how many comments were received. By submitting through BRC, we create an independent record of our community’s response that can’t be buried or under-reported.

We protect your voice. If this fight ends up in court, having our own record of submitted comments means we don’t have to wait a year or more for a government agency to turn over documents. We can move quickly with proof that thousands of you spoke up.

We keep you in the loop. When you comment through our site, we can send you updates on what comes next. If you only use the government/agency site, you’re depending on them to tell you what happens next — and they won’t.

Double coverage matters. Even if you’ve already commented through the government/agency site, submitting through ours makes your voice count twice — once in their system, and once in ours. That way they know the OHV community is watching and tracking every move.

For years, BRC has been trusted to run action alerts like this. Thousands of members and supporters have used this system effectively to defend access to public lands. This isn’t about collecting your info — it’s about building the strongest, most transparent record possible to hold agencies accountable.

Coyote Canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southern California has long been a cherished destination for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and explorers who value the unique adventure and remote beauty of this landscape. For many years, four-wheel drive access allowed visitors to experience the canyon’s rugged terrain, discover its remote backcountry, and create lasting memories in one of California’s most remarkable desert environments.

That access is now closed, and the public has been left without a clear explanation or a plan for when the gates will reopen. The route into Coyote Canyon was shut down indefinitely following storm damage, yet no public process, timeline, or commitment has been offered by the park to restore motorized access. For many visitors, especially individuals with mobility challenges, four-wheel drive access is the only way to experience the canyon and reach its most meaningful destinations. By keeping the gate closed indefinitely, the park has effectively shut out entire groups of visitors who rely on vehicle access to explore remote public lands.

Local off-road clubs and volunteer organizations could assist with restoration and maintenance of Coyote Canyon. What is missing is a commitment from the park to reestablish access and a transparent plan to make it happen.

We are urging Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to develop and publish a clear timeline for reopening four-wheel drive access to Coyote Canyon, and to engage the public in that process. With thoughtful management, the canyon can once again be a place where families explore together and where outdoor enthusiasts responsibly enjoy one of California’s most stunning desert landscapes.

As an organization and as users of public lands, we strongly believe that Coyote Canyon should be reopened for motorized access. BRC supporters need to speak up to let the park managers know that we will fight to restore access for future generations to enjoy.

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