4.55359 reviewsPrice
$40 - $250/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
85 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$40 - $250/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
85 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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13652 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036
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Learn more about alerts →Hikers who want trailhead access without driving anywhere: Stonewall Peak (4-mile round trip) and Cuyamaca Peak both leave from camp. Site 8 has a direct view of the peak. Fall weekdays are quiet, cool, and scenic after the crowds thin post-Labor Day.
Bring your own firewood from outside the area since an oak borer infestation has quarantined local wood. Weekend groups get loud well past 10 PM, and the squirrels are genuinely aggressive about unattended food. No electric or water hookups either, so RVers need to be self-contai
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Fall brings the best conditions. Expect sunny days in the upper 50s–70s°F and nights dropping into the 30s–40s. Trails quiet down after Labor Day, mosquitoes disappear, and late-season oak color makes for scenic hikes and wildlife viewing. Mid-October through November hits the sweet spot for peaceful visits with great photography light. Winter can dip to 25°F, good for campfires but cold for tents. Summer stays comfortable under tree cover, though weekends draw noisier crowds.
Spring reviews are very positive; wildflowers, pleasant weather and good hiking conditions.
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Paso Picacho Group Campground is part of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and offers a range of amenities suitable for family and group camping in a scenic woodland area. Amenities include flush toilets, pay showers, potable water, fire rings, picnic tables, and accessible restrooms. There is no availability of hookups for RVs, but a dump station is provided. The campground sells firewood and ice, ensuring convenience for campers. Cabins are available for rent, which provide basic facilities. Additionally, trash and recycling facilities are conveniently located.
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