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  • Features: Mt. Laguna’s second largest campground sits at 5800 feet above sea level. It is open year-round.
  • Location: 40 miles east of San Diego, then 12.6 miles N of Interstate 8 on Sunrise Highway in Laguna Mountain Recreation Area
  • Sites (50 of the sites are on a first come, first serve basis, while the rest can be reserved)
    104 sites, each with table and fire ring
    30 units designated for tent camping and 2 vehicles
    43 units with paved spurs 30 ft - 39 ft
    21 units with paved spurs 40 ft - 49 ft
    9 units with paved spurs >50’
  • Facilities: Potable water, 7 vault toilets, 2 flush toilets/shower building, 2 coin-operated showers
  • Hook-ups: No
  • Sanitary Dump: No (closest is Buckman Springs Rest Area, 4 mi E of Pine Valley on I8)
  • Concessionaire: L & L, Inc.
  • Reservations: 1-877-444-6777 or www.reserveUSA.com
  • Fee: $17/night
  • Camp Host: Yes
  • Pets: Dogs OK if leashed (6 ft); confined at night)
  • Group Camping: El Prado (open May 28, 2004-September 6, 2004)
  • Activities: Campfire programs, childrens' activities and guided hikes during summer; check calendar of events
  • Nearby Trails: Big Laguna Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Lightning Ridge Trail