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<\/a><\/p>\nOld Kane Spring Road<\/strong> parallels California SR Highway 78<\/a> a few miles from Ocotillo Wells, in east Anza Borrego Desert<\/a>. A graded dirt road that can often gets sandy and you might need to keep you speed up certain soft spots. A few dead end canyons lead southward; hidden camp sites can be found out this way if you have the time to look. Harper Canyon, perhaps. See below for more on camp sites.<\/p>\n Anza Borrego Desert State Park Map<\/a><\/p>\n San Diego Backcountry Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Spring Wildflowers<\/strong> can be quite spectacular out along this desert trail. Towering red-tipped ocotillo in some canyons serve as great backdrops to a perfect picnic lunch.<\/p>\n The Kane dirt route peels off the highway about a mile east of an area known as The Narrows. Marked on the highway as a small hiking trail, the highway curves at a narrow section of the canyon, as San Felipe Creek wash carves its way through the harsh landscape.<\/p>\n On the opposite the highway is Ocotillo Wells SVRA<\/a>, where off road enthusiasts can get their kicks. Wind caves can be found in Butte Canyon, where the 4×4 trails abound. Kane Springs intersects Split Mountain Road. The Elephant Trees, Split Mountain<\/a> and more wind caves are south of the railroad tracks.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\nThe best primitive camping in this area is actually west of The Narrows. You might need a high clearance vehicle to reach some spots and a good map with the creek\/wash names. Make sure to look for these – <\/p>\n\n
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