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You want a well-kept primitive base camp with immediate OHV and hiking trail access in the Cleveland National Forest foothills.
Corral Canyon Campground
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Top 18% in CAWinterFirst-come, first-served
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Quick Facts
3,448 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
First-come, first-served
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Quick Facts
3,448 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
Corral Canyon Campground
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Reference information about Corral Canyon Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p align="center"><font size="4"><strong>Corral Canyon Campground</strong></font></p><p align="center"><img alt="Trail Views" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd517285.jpg" style="width: 510px; height: 320px;" /></p><p align="center"> </p><p><strong>***Campground is closed until To Be Determined, 2024. The campground is getting a new bathroom installed.***</strong></p><p> </p><p>FOREST FIRE RESTRICTIONS are in effect! </p><p>NO campfires or open flames allowed anywhere in the Corral Canyon OHV Area including the campgrounds.</p><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1042861.pdf">Forest Order NO. 02-22-12</a></p><p> </p><p><strong><font color="#ff0000">USFS approved Spark Arresters are required year round.</font></strong></p><p>Green sticker riding season is year round.</p><p><strong><font color="#ff0000">Red</font></strong> sticker riding season is October 1 - April 30. (This also applies to OHVs that are registered out of state.)</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 187px;"><p><strong>Distance</strong></p></td><td style="width: 451px;"><p>n/a</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 187px;"><p><strong>Campfires</strong></p></td><td style="width: 451px;"><p>Allowed only within designated fire rings.</p><p>Campfires are not allowed when elevated fire restrictions are in effect. Please see our <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cleveland/home/?cid=fseprd549882">current fire restrictions</a> page for more details.</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 187px;"><p><strong>Fees</strong></p></td><td style="width: 451px;"><p>Federal Recreational Lands Pass/<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cleveland/passes-permits/recreation">Adventure Pass Required</a></p><p>(NO CASH accepted)</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 187px;"><p><strong>Hike/Ride Time</strong></p></td><td style="width: 451px;"><p>n/a</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 187px;"><p><strong>Difficulty</strong></p></td><td style="width: 451px;"><p>n/a</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 187px;"><p><strong>Best Seasons</strong></p></td><td style="width: 451px;"><p>Spring, Winter</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 187px;"><p><strong>Location</strong></p></td><td style="width: 451px;"><p>Off the I-8 at Buckman Springs Rd. Turn right on Buckman Springs rd. to Morena Stokes Valley rd, travel 10 miles to reach Four Corners Staging area and continue to the campground</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 187px;"><p><strong>Ranger District</strong></p></td><td style="width: 451px;"><p>Descanso Ranger District - (619) 445-6235</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Corral Canyon Campground is located within the Corral Canyon OHV Area and provides a secluded camping opportunity for those using the surrounding trails. Campsites are nestled amongst an Oak grove with views of chaparral and desert for miles. Trails can be accessed from just outside of the campground, linking many to the greater OHV Area for more options. </p><p>20 sites are available and OHV use is allowed with a Green Sticker (required). Please note that there is no potable water in the campground or within the local Corral Canyon and Bear Valley area.</p><p> </p>
About the campground
The elevation is 3,500 ft. Campground is situated in a dell, shaded by Live Oaks. It is adjacent to the Corral Canyon Open ORV Area. At time of our visit, interior road was badly eroded. Campground is pack it in, pack it out.
Seasons & access
The parking aprons are dirt. There is waste station at Buckman Springs Rest Area off Interstate 8 at Buckman Springs exit - no fee. Facilities Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Vaults: Yes Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 Water Sports None Hiking: Corral Canyon Open ORV Area (motorcycle, ATV or 4-wheel drive) Gun Slinger - 2.5 miles Sidewinder - 0.9 miles Bronco Peak - 2.7 miles Wrangler - 3.9 miles Corral - 1.2 miles Greenhorn - 1.1 miles Bronco Flats - 0.8 miles Tombstone - 0.8 miles Sodbuster - 0.9 miles Wrangler Tie - 0.2 miles Bobcat - 1 mile Fishing: None Cleveland National Forest 58
RV information
The parking aprons are dirt. There is waste station at Buckman Springs Rest Area off Interstate 8 at Buckman Springs exit - no fee.
Directions
From Pine Valley, CA, take Interstate 8 east 6.3 miles to "Buckman Springs" exit. At end of off ramp, turn right and go 0.1 miles to stop sign. Continue straight onto Buckman Springs Rd. and go 3.3 miles to Corral Canyon Off Road Vehicle Area sign (Corral Canyon Rd. - Forest Rt. 17S04). Turn right onto Corral Canyon Rd. and go 5.9 miles to "Y" intersection (Four Corners Trailhead sign). Bear right and go 1.4 miles to campground. NOTE: After 3 miles, Corral Canyon Rd. becomes single lane with few turnouts. The road is also winding with low overhanging branches, rock slides and at least one low-water crossing bridge. Cleveland National Forest 57
- National Forest
- Cleveland National Forest
- Ranger District
- Descanso
- Elevation
- 3,500
- Rate
- No charge, BUT an Adventure Pass, American the Beautiful, Golden Age, or Golden Access pass is required and must be displayed. NOTE: Go to www.fs.usda.gov/main/cleveland/passes-permits/recreation/ for information and purchasing of the Adventure Pass.
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- Year Round
