Four peaks over 5,000 feet await in San Diego's backyard, so strap on those hiking boots. The 24,700-acre park is a nice break from the SoCal deserts and beaches. We're talking granite hills, oak woodland forests, pines and lovely meadows ripe for exploring. The park is located east of San Diego, and it's open year round.
Hikers and horseback riders can explore 100+ miles of trails. Climbing, mountain biking, and fishing on Lake Cuyamaca are other popular pastimes. For a real treat, take Cuyamaca Peak Fire Road to Cuyamaca Peak (elevation 6,512 feet). Or, for rave-worthy views, go for Stonewall Peak (elevation 5,700).
The park has camping options for everyone. That includes group sites, rustic walk-in sites, and horse camping for those planning on hoofing it. Green Valley Campground sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet wh
Four peaks over 5,000 feet await in San Diego's backyard, so strap on those hiking boots. The 24,700-acre park is a nice break from the SoCal deserts and beaches. We're talking granite hills, oak woodland forests, pines and lovely meadows ripe for exploring. The park is located east of San Diego, and it's open year round.
Hikers and horseback riders can explore 100+ miles of trails. Climbing, mountain biking, and fishing on Lake Cuyamaca are other popular pastimes. For a real treat, take Cuyamaca Peak Fire Road to Cuyamaca Peak (elevation 6,512 feet). Or, for rave-worthy views, go for Stonewall Peak (elevation 5,700).
The park has camping options for everyone. That includes group sites, rustic walk-in sites, and horse camping for those planning on hoofing it. Green Valley Campground sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet while Paso Picacho Campground is 5,000 feet. Both are open to reservations, with flush toilets and pay showers nearby.
Green Valley will be perfect for those of you looking to chill out near the water on a hot day. The campground has a creek running through it, and some nearby shallow pools and waterfalls to splash around in, too. After a long day of hiking or riding on nearby trails, come back home to Green Valley to play in the cool water. There are 81 campsites Read more...
Group Campsites A & B are only a short walk from Cuyamaca Lake with plenty of showers and restrooms to go around. The beautiful Paso Nature Trail and a campfire center are only a few steps away from the sites by the picnic area. Definitely bring the family and friends!
So you’re stuck in traffic again in San Diego. Big surprise. You’re pretty angry with the human beings around you, with the paved roads (who’s idea was the U. S interstate system anyway?), with the bustle of that daily 9-5 job. Interested in a scenic retreat away from civilization? Arroyo Seco is one of two primitive campgrounds Cuyamaca offers. I Read more...
Paso Picacho is a pretty sweet location as far as campgrounds go. Only two miles from Lake Cuyamaca down below, several of the park’s most popular hiking trails start from here, like the hikes up to both Stonewall and Cuyamaca Peaks. Plus you’re 5,000 ft. up, so you get some cool breezes and impressive views of the surrounding mountains. Lotsa opt Read more...
Green Valley will be perfect for those of you looking to chill out near the water on a hot day. The campground has a creek running through it, and some nearby shallow pools and waterfalls to splash around in, too. After a long day of hiking or riding on nearby trails, come back home to Green Valley to play in the cool water. There are 81 campsites Read more...
This is a hike-in, primitive campsite for those of you who would prefer to rough it. It’s got 4 tent sites and horse corrals, in case you’d rather ride in. A footpath runs through the the site, parallel to a nearby creek. No campfires allowed here and no potable water, so stock up on water and on food items you’re willing to scarf down sans-roasti Read more...
Los Vaqueros is the perfect campground for equestrians. It has room for up to 45 horses, along with picnic tables, barbeque grills, bathrooms, showers, and potable water. Only about a mile from Lake Cuyamaca and the Stonewall Mine, this campground is in a great location for exploring the history and natural beauty of the area. But it’s only availa Read more...
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Let's Face It—SoCal Is a Lot More Epic from 6,500 Feet Above Sea Level
Four peaks over 5,000 feet await in San Diego's backyard, so strap on those hiking boots. The 24,700-acre park is a nice break from the SoCal deserts and beaches. We're talking granite hills, oak woodland forests, pines and lovely meadows ripe for exploring. The park is located east of San Diego, and it's open year round.
Hikers and horseback riders can explore 100+ miles of trails. Climbing, mountain biking, and fishing on Lake Cuyamaca are other popular pastimes. For a real treat, take Cuyamaca Peak Fire Road to Cuyamaca Peak (elevation 6,512 feet). Or, for rave-worthy views, go for Stonewall Peak (elevation 5,700).
The park has camping options for everyone. That includes group sites, rustic walk-in sites, and horse camping for those planning on hoofing it. Green Valley Campground sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet wh
Four peaks over 5,000 feet await in San Diego's backyard, so strap on those hiking boots. The 24,700-acre park is a nice break from the SoCal deserts and beaches. We're talking granite hills, oak woodland forests, pines and lovely meadows ripe for exploring. The park is located east of San Diego, and it's open year round.
Hikers and horseback riders can explore 100+ miles of trails. Climbing, mountain biking, and fishing on Lake Cuyamaca are other popular pastimes. For a real treat, take Cuyamaca Peak Fire Road to Cuyamaca Peak (elevation 6,512 feet). Or, for rave-worthy views, go for Stonewall Peak (elevation 5,700).
The park has camping options for everyone. That includes group sites, rustic walk-in sites, and horse camping for those planning on hoofing it. Green Valley Campground sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet while Paso Picacho Campground is 5,000 feet. Both are open to reservations, with flush toilets and pay showers nearby.
Activities in the park
12 campgrounds in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Green Valley will be perfect for those of you looking to chill out near the water on a hot day. The campground has a creek running through it, and some nearby shallow pools and waterfalls to splash around in, too. After a long day of hiking or riding on nearby trails, come back home to Green Valley to play in the cool water. There are 81 campsites Read more...
Group Campsites A & B are only a short walk from Cuyamaca Lake with plenty of showers and restrooms to go around. The beautiful Paso Nature Trail and a campfire center are only a few steps away from the sites by the picnic area. Definitely bring the family and friends!
So you’re stuck in traffic again in San Diego. Big surprise. You’re pretty angry with the human beings around you, with the paved roads (who’s idea was the U. S interstate system anyway?), with the bustle of that daily 9-5 job. Interested in a scenic retreat away from civilization? Arroyo Seco is one of two primitive campgrounds Cuyamaca offers. I Read more...
Paso Picacho is a pretty sweet location as far as campgrounds go. Only two miles from Lake Cuyamaca down below, several of the park’s most popular hiking trails start from here, like the hikes up to both Stonewall and Cuyamaca Peaks. Plus you’re 5,000 ft. up, so you get some cool breezes and impressive views of the surrounding mountains. Lotsa opt Read more...
Green Valley will be perfect for those of you looking to chill out near the water on a hot day. The campground has a creek running through it, and some nearby shallow pools and waterfalls to splash around in, too. After a long day of hiking or riding on nearby trails, come back home to Green Valley to play in the cool water. There are 81 campsites Read more...
This is a hike-in, primitive campsite for those of you who would prefer to rough it. It’s got 4 tent sites and horse corrals, in case you’d rather ride in. A footpath runs through the the site, parallel to a nearby creek. No campfires allowed here and no potable water, so stock up on water and on food items you’re willing to scarf down sans-roasti Read more...
Los Vaqueros is the perfect campground for equestrians. It has room for up to 45 horses, along with picnic tables, barbeque grills, bathrooms, showers, and potable water. Only about a mile from Lake Cuyamaca and the Stonewall Mine, this campground is in a great location for exploring the history and natural beauty of the area. But it’s only availa Read more...
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