San Diego to Borrego Palm Canyon
Hello and thanks all in advance!! I am making my way to the desert next weekend and was wondering the best route? Driving in the mountains is a new area and would like the safest option.
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ER78, you don't mention what kind of RV that you have. There are limits when going through the mountains. Hwy 78 through Julian is a no go if you have a RV 35 ft. or longer; very tight twists and turns and signs stating no large vehicles, 30 ft. from king-pin to axle.
Actually, if you want the easy way, I would take 8 Freeway to Hwy 111 (north) just past El Centro then hit the 78 hwy through Westmorland. Follow the 78 until you get to the inspection station, then when leaving, make a left and follow 78 to Borrego Springs. If you continue forward when leaving the inspection station, it turns in to hwy 86.
You can still get to Borrego Springs going north on Hwy 86 and then making a left on S22. But, S22 has some very severe dips that can damage your RV unless you are traveling very slow. We made the mistake of taking S22 in our '08 Dynasty. One of the dips came up on me before I realized it and I think the front of the RV came off of the ground. Thank goodness we didn't have any damage.
We are actually going to Borrego Springs from Palm Springs in a couple of weeks, we like to stay at the 'Springs of Borrego' RV park. Very nice, beautiful views and it runs $80 or so a night. If you sign up for their Email newsletter, you can get $30 off of your second day.
Good luck and safe travels,
MM.
Actually, if you want the easy way, I would take 8 Freeway to Hwy 111 (north) just past El Centro then hit the 78 hwy through Westmorland. Follow the 78 until you get to the inspection station, then when leaving, make a left and follow 78 to Borrego Springs. If you continue forward when leaving the inspection station, it turns in to hwy 86.
You can still get to Borrego Springs going north on Hwy 86 and then making a left on S22. But, S22 has some very severe dips that can damage your RV unless you are traveling very slow. We made the mistake of taking S22 in our '08 Dynasty. One of the dips came up on me before I realized it and I think the front of the RV came off of the ground. Thank goodness we didn't have any damage.
We are actually going to Borrego Springs from Palm Springs in a couple of weeks, we like to stay at the 'Springs of Borrego' RV park. Very nice, beautiful views and it runs $80 or so a night. If you sign up for their Email newsletter, you can get $30 off of your second day.
Good luck and safe travels,
MM.
