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| The beautiful park of over 26,000 acres offers camping and hiking in an oak woodland forest, with a sprinkling of pines and lovely meadows with creeks. There are over 100 miles of trails which accommodate hikers, bikers, and equestrians. The two family camps, Paso Picacho and Green Valley, are open and on the reservation system spring through fall. Green Valley sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet and has a creek which runs through the middle of the campground. The day use area offers sets of cascades and shallow pools, great for water play on hot days. Green Valley has 81 campsites.
Paso Picacho, 5 miles north, sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet. The most popular hikes start from this camp, including the 2 mile hike up Stonewall Peak (elevation 5,700 feet), and the 3.5 mile hike up Cuyamaca Peak (elevation 6,512 feet), both which offer breathtaking views of the deserts to the east, the coast to the west, and Lake Cuyamaca at the bottom. Lake Cuyamaca, operated by the Helix Water District, is two miles north of Paso Picacho and offers boating and fishing. Paso Picacho campground has 85 campsites.
Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring. Restrooms with flush toilets and pay showers are in the campground. Water faucets a located every few campsites. There are no hookups. Each campground has a dump station. Firewood may be purchased at the camps. Interpretive programs are offered during the summer season. Campsites are $20 per night May 15 through September 15, and $15 the rest of the season. Reservations are necessary for weekends April through October. The camping fee includes one motorized vehicle. Extra vehicles are $6 per night. There is a limit of 8 persons per campsite. Dogs are allowed but are restricted to the campgrounds, picnic areas, and paved roads and Cuyamaca Peak Fire Road. They may not be left unattended. Reservations may be made through ReservAmerica at 1-800-444-PARK.
Day use visitors may use the picnic areas provided at the campgrounds for $6 per vehicle. The receipt is good for the entire park for the day. The picnic areas offer tables, restrooms, and barbeques. Visitors may also park in legal turnouts along the highway and hike for free. Fire is not allowed anywhere except in the developed picnic areas and campgrounds. The park is located approximately 50 miles east of San Diego on Highway 79. It is 15 miles south of the quaint historical town of Julian.
Though fires came through the park in the fall of 2003, the park has recovered nicely. The group camps are in the process of being rebuilt, and for the summer of 2005 Los Vaqueros group horse camp has been converted to an equestrian family camp. Reservations for that camp only may be made by calling 760-765-0623. Los Vaqueros offers chemical toilets and no showers during this transition. The fee is $15 per night which includes, and is limited to, one motorized vehicle and one trailer. The camp will close after Labor Day and reconstruction on the restroom there will begin. |
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A great place
We love camping here, beautiful, easy to get to, quiet, great hiking.
(name not given)
21-Jul-2008
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Woodpeckers, Turkeys & Jays
Love the hiking trails & the birds. The acorn woodpeckers, stellars jays & wild turkeys, among many others, are a joy to observe. Yesterday counted a flock of 27 turkeys at Paso Picacho & 9 turkeys at Green Valley.
(name not given)
18-Oct-2008
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Awesome Place!!!
We love to go camping here in the summer & winter. The camp grounds are nice and clean.The Rangers always helpful,and courteous. Restrooms fascilities close by and kept up as well. The Pond offers a nice day for fishing and Frog watching & the Hiking is a Beautiful rendevous for all. Just Love it!!!
Written by Brian, DJ and Heather Macomber
13-Nov-2008
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it wuz so nice
wowzers iz all i can says. it was too amazing and nice.
Written by woo cool cool
26-Jan-2009
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