Best Photo Spots in Anza Borrego: How to get to Fonts Point

Just 1.5 hours from San Diego, Fonts Point in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding desert landscape. This iconic location is a photographer's dream, with dramatic landscapes and stunning sunsets. If you're planning a trip to the desert, be sure to add Fonts Point to your itinerary!

Getting There: A Desert Adventure

To reach Fonts Point, you'll need a vehicle equipped for desert conditions as the road requires some light off-roading. It's best to have a high-clearance vehicle with four-wheel drive, especially after rain. We've driven to Fonts Point many times and have seen all kinds of vehicles, from fully equipped outdoor rigs to Subaru Imprezas. Keep in mind that road conditions in the desert can change quickly. If you're unsure, you can ask the staff at the visitor center about the current road conditions.

Once you're off Borrego Salton Sea Way, you'll find yourself in a wide wash usually with soft sand. This it where we usually see cars getting stuck in the sand.

If you are close to the Slot Canyon trail, Google might try to guide to to Fonts Point through the backcountry road from there. Do not take the road to Fonts Point that guides you past the Slot Canyon Trail parking Lot.

How to get to Fonts Point

• To get to Fonts Point from Borrego Springs, head east on S-22 (Borrego Salton Seaway).
  
  
• After approximately 10.3 miles, look for a dirt road on your right marked by a small sign indicating "Fonts Point - 4 miles".
  
  You can also type in "Fonts Point Trail Junction" on Google Maps to guide you to the start of the Fonts Point dirt road. https://maps.app.goo.gl/uJjyWRdEhjtG3YpHA
  
  
• The next four miles will be on a dirt road with sections of soft sand and washboard, so drive slowly and carefully.
  
  
• Once you reach the end of the dirt road, you'll find a small parking area. From there, it's a short walk to the viewpoint.

Road conditions can change rapidly in the desert. Always check the weather and road conditions before heading out.

Best Time to Visit and Capture the Perfect Shot

The best time to visit Fonts Point is between October and April when temperatures are more manageable. The desert heat can be extreme during the summer months.

For photography, the golden hour (the hour before sunset) is the most magical time to capture the desert's beauty. The warm, golden light casts a stunning glow on the landscape. However, sunrise can also offer breathtaking views, with the rising sun illuminating the canyons.