Carrizo Badlands
Area Eroded desert badlands with fossil and geologic features
A badlands landscape in Southern California, visited for its eroded desert terrain, stark gullies and wide skies; photographers, hikers and geology enthusiasts come for off‑trail exploration and the region’s arid scenery.
How to Get to Carrizo Badlands #
The Carrizo Badlands are reached by county and state roads in Southern California; many access points require driving on unpaved roads or high-clearance tracks. The nearest towns with services include Borrego Springs and Ocotillo; always check road conditions.
Tips for Visiting Carrizo Badlands #
- Go early for better light on the badlands and to avoid mid-day heat-dawn and dusk are excellent for photography.
- Check with local BLM or park services for road closures and conditions-unsealed roads can be rough after rain.
Best Time to Visit Carrizo Badlands #
Late fall through spring is generally the most comfortable for exploring, with springtime offering wildflowers in wet years.
Weather & Climate near Carrizo Badlands #
Carrizo Badlands's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 41°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.
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June
June is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.
