Established Camping
El Cariso Campground
About
National Forest
Cleveland National Forest
El Cariso Campground will be CLOSED from June 27th to June 30th for administrative reasons. Please plan accordingly. Refunds will not be issued. For more information, please contact the Trabuco Ranger District at 951-736-1811 24 sites.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
OK, but.....
Lots of road noise! Few sites are level. NO T-Mobile connection even with a signal booster.
Small but decent
I grew up camping here. It’s always been a little small and basic, but a good get away if you just want to stay close.
Nice but common.
Little campground just off of the highway. Cool to pitch tent and relax if you don't mind the cars driving by. I spent the first 4o minutes picking up small trash from the ground left from other visitors. Glass and plastic pieces don't make for a clean camp. Other than that I liked that it comes…
Location
El Cariso Campground is located in California
Directions
Located Adjacent to the Ortega Highway (Highway 74), 25 Miles east of San Juan Capistrano and 5 miles west of Lake Elsinore.
Coordinates
33.66638804 N
117.41289075 W