Lake Cuyamaka Campground    32°59'18''N 116°35'10''W Elevation 4625'

Lake Cuyamaka	The boat dock area	Topographic Map of Area (Click to enlarge for printing)

Location: San Diego County

Access: The fastest way to Lake Cuyamaca from Los Angeles, if you are South of the Garden Grove Freeway (22), is to take I-5 South to I-805 South to I-8 East to Hwy 79 North until you come to the lake. It takes about 2 hours from Santa Ana. Otherwise, take the 91 or the 60 or the I-10 East to I-15 South to Hwy 79 South at Temecula. The lake is 9 miles South of the town of Julian. Once you leave the freeway in Temecula you are an hour away. The best way from downtown San Diego is to take Interstate 8 East to State Hwy 79 North until you see the lake. Once you leave the freeway you are 15 minutes away.

Facilities: 23 RV camping sites with water and electrical hookups and 14 tent sites available on a reserved basis. Motor boat rentals are available daily for a reasonable fee. Paddle boats and canoes are also available on a seasonal basis.

Season: Open Year Round.

Fees: RV Campsites with hookups are $25.00. RV Campsites without hookups are $18.00. Tent Campsites are $18.00. Non-angler access is $6.00 per car, payable only if there are no anglers in party.

Nearby Hiking Trails: The campground has its own nature trail, and a nice trail leads up to neaby Middle Hill. Many other hiking options are available within the nearby 26,000 acre Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.

Nearby 4X4 Trails: None within the park.

Managing Agency: Lake Cuyamaca Recreation and Park District


This information is reliable, but not guarranteed. Prices and availability subject to change without notice.