BURNT RANCHERIA CAMPGROUND
Sites: 104
(50 are first come, first served). 30 tent camping units, 2 vehicles; 43 units with paved spurs 30-39 feet, 21 units with paved spurs 40-49 feet, 9 units with paved spurs > 50 feet.
Season: Open year-round
Facilities: Potable water, 7 vault toilets, 2 flush toilet/shower buildings, 2 coin-operated showers
Hook-ups: No
RV dump location:
Nearby Cuyamaca State Park has two campgrounds with self pay RV dump stations that are open to the public. You don't have to camp there but, a credit card is required to pay the fee.
Follow this link for detailed camping information and reservations
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232278
Camp Host: Yes
Pets: Dogs OK if leashed (6 ft.), confined at night
Activities: Campfire programs, children’s activities and guided hikes in summer
Nearby trails: Big Laguna Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Lightning Ridge Trail.
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LAGUNA CAMPGROUND
Laguna Campground is a great mountain getaway just one hour east of San Diego, California in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. Campers can enjoy cooler temperatures, unique natural areas and an extensive trail system at this mountain facility from summer through early fall.
Operational Hours:Open year round
Follow this link for detailed camping information and reservations
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232279
Fees
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Campsites $28/Night for single unit
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Extra vehicle $10 (over 2 allowed with each campsite/night)
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Parking at Day Use Parking Area $5 fee; leaving before 6PM
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Day Use parking at campsite $10
***A reservation charge is added to the price of the site using Recreation.gov***
Usage:Light
Restrictions:Vehicles 40 ft. max.
Closest Towns:Pine Valley, CA
Water:Yes
Restroom:Flush Toilet
Operated By:Concessionaire
BOULDER OAKS CAMPGROUND
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=47412&actid=29
Features: Family and equestrian camping in open terrain with oak tree shade
Open: Closed March 1 to June 15 annually
Sites: 19 family campsites, 17 equestrian campsites
Facilities: Picnic tables, fireplaces, vault toilets, and water
Hook-ups: No
RV dump location: Nearby Cuyamaca State Park has two campgrounds with self pay RV dump stations that are open to the public. You don't have to camp there but, a credit card is required to pay the fee.
Follow this link for detailed camping information and reservations
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231948
Local phone # (760) 765-3023
Reservations: (Only required for equestrian camping) 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov otherwise camping is first come, first served
Fees: $26-32 per night
Camp host: Part time
Pets: Dogs OK if leashed (6 ft.), confined at night
Activities: None
Nearby trails: Pacific Crest Trail
CIBBETTS FLAT
Features: A secluded small campground near an intermittent stream at 4,100 feet elevation, outside the Recreation Area. Access is via Sunrise Highway on the mountain or Kitchen Creek Road off Interstate 8.
Sites: 25 campsites, each with a picnic table and fireplace, maximum of 8 people per site.
Facilities: Potable water, vault toilets
Hook-ups: No
RV dump station: Nearby Cuyamaca State Park has two campgrounds with self pay RV dump stations that are open to the public. You don't have to camp there but, a credit card is required to pay the fee.
Local phone # (760) 765-3023
Reservations: None. All first come-first served
Fees: $26-$28 per night, maximum stay 14 days
Camp host: No
Pets: Dogs OK if leashed (6 ft.), confined at night
Activities: Non
Nearby trails: Pacific Crest Trail
EL PRADO GROUP CAMPGROUND
El Prado Group Campground is located within the Laguna Campground.
Sites: 5 individual group sites accommodating from 30-50 campers each
Open: Seasonally
Facilities: Vault toilets, picnic tables, drinking water, fire rings, accessible sites
Hook-ups: No
RV dump location: Nearby Cuyamaca State Park has two campgrounds with self pay RV dump stations that are open to the public. You don't have to camp there but, a credit card is required to pay the fee.
Follow this link for detailed camping information and reservations
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231950
Local phone # (760) 765-3023
Fees: $45-75 per night
Camp host: No
Pets: Dogs OK if leashed (6 ft.), confined at night
Activities: None
Nearby trails: Big Laguna Trail. Trail guides available at trailhead or Visitor Center
WOODED HILL GROUP CAMPGROUND
Reserved for groups with campers or RV’s
Sites: 21 RV sites, spur lengths vary from 27-40 feet
Open: Seasonally
Facilities: Picnic tables, council fire circle, vault toilets, water spigots
Hook-ups: No
RV dump location: Nearby Cuyamaca State Park has two campgrounds with self pay RV dump stations that are open to the public. You don't have to camp there but, a credit card is required to pay the fee.
Follow this link for detailed camping information and reservations
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231952
Local phone # (760) 765-3023
Fees: $114 per day, maximum stay 14 days
Camp host: No
Pets: Dogs OK if leashed (6 ft.), confined at night
Activities: None
Nearby trails: Wooded Hill Interpretive Trail. Trail guides available at trailhead or Visitor Center
HORSE HEAVEN GROUP CAMPGROUND
Features: Reserved campground with large loops for equestrian and large group camping
Sites: 3 loops for group camping only
Open: Seasonally
Facilities: Picnic tables, fireplaces, vault toilets, and water
Hook-ups: No
RV dump location: Nearby Cuyamaca State Park has two campgrounds with self pay RV dump stations that are open to the public. You don't have to camp there but, a credit card is required to pay the fee.
Follow this link for detailed camping information and reservations
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231951
Local phone # (760) 765-3023
Fees: Lupine Loop: $60/night, up to 40 people, up to 10 vehicles. Hollyhock Loop: $105/night, up to 70 people, up to 12 vehicles. Buttercup Loop: $150/night, up to 100 people, up to 16 vehicles
Camp host: No
Pets: Dogs OK if leashed (6 ft.), confined at night
Activities: None
Nearby trails: Lightning Ridge Trail, Big Laguna Trail, Pacific Crest Trail (across the highway)
DISBURSED CAMPING
Remote camping is only permitted outside of the Laguna Recreation Area (see Recreation Area Trail map for boundaries). A permit is required (free of charge) and can be obtained from a U.S. Forest Service Office or the Visitor Information Center (619-473-8547) at Mt. Laguna, or can be mailed by calling (619) 445-6235. Check permit for applicable regulations. If you need a permit on a Friday, be sure to call the Visitor Center to make sure it is open.
Click here for more info on remote camping
Local favorites for remote camping are:
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Kitchen Creek Road, beginning 1/4 mile S of Sunrise Highway
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Check out: Timber’s Edge, Yellow Rose, Sheephead Road, Long Canyon, Fred Canyon, Troy Flat
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La Posta Road (aka Thing Valley Road), beginning 1/2 mile S of Sunrise Highway, on E side of Road only. South of the junction with Morris Ranch Road, camping on both sides of the road.
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Pine Creek Road, about 1 mile W of Sunrise Highway. No camping in Borrow Pit or Filaree Meadow. An Adventure Pass is required on Pine Creek Road, in addition to the remote camping permit.
Wood or charcoal fires are not permitted.
Portable liquid and solid fuel stoves OK.
Camp at least 100 feet from lakes, streams, springs, and meadows.