Borrego Springs Ride & Camping Trip

Ride, Camp, Enjoy the Desert!

Join us for SDBC’s Annual Borrego Springs Ride & Camp Weekend!

Meet at the Mira Mesa Park & Ride (Mira Mesa Blvd & I-15) at 0730, drop off your camping gear with a SAG vehicle, and enjoy a scenic and challenging ride out to Borrego Palm Canyon Campground.

That evening, relax over dinner and stories around the campfire. After breakfast the next morning, we’ll ride back to San Diego via Montezuma Grade. SAG support is limited to gear transport — riders are responsible for arranging their own return transportation if not riding back.

This event is capped at 60 participants (including riders and SAG drivers). Dinner and breakfast are included. Up to 10 SAG vehicles are permitted — please note that motorhomes are not allowed in the group campground.

Routes

There are 2 different Route options for the ride Out and Back:

Route 1

Outbound: Borrego All Road
78 miles • 6,200 ft of climbing
A scenic and challenging ride into Borrego Springs featuring a mix of terrain and steady elevation gain.

Return: Borrego Shorter Route
73 miles • 5,900 ft of climbing
A slightly shorter return that still packs in great views and elevation without the extra mileage.

Borrego All Road Out • Borrego Shorter Route return

Route 2

Outbound: Black Canyon Route
75 miles • 6,600 ft of climbing
Includes 10 miles of well-maintained gravel—fully rideable on road tires—and offers a rugged, adventurous climb through Black Canyon.

Return: Mesa Grande Route
82 miles • 6,700 ft of climbing
A classic San Diego backcountry ride with sweeping vistas and steady rollers through Mesa Grande.

Black Canyon Route Out • Mesa Grande return

Volunteers Needed!

If you’re interested in driving a SAG vehicle, please contact our Volunteer Director. For all other questions, reach out to Josh Bonnici