Dripping Springs Campground

I really have come to love Dripping Springs campground. There's a great hike right out the end of the campground, although it gets HOT because this is more desert land than forest. I've stayed in a few sites and I think 14 has become my favorite even though you are kind of exposed, it's huge and it's away from all the other sites. I did see a baby scorpion in the bathroom once, so beware. There's a nice little cafe down the road and a winery a bit further that I like with a beautiful view.

I was so excited to check this campground out. When my hubby and I arrived we automatically were happy. The campground was very clean, well ran, all sites were marked open or reserved with the arrival and departure date on it, bathrooms are the cleanest vault toilets we have ever seen (and we camp all over), there is a fire station located close to the campground which was good to know in case of fires. The host is very nice and helpful. If you have any questions or concerns he is happy to help! There is running water for dishes and campfires as well as horse corrals for your horse. Pull through sites for trailers. Everyone that was staying on the equestrian loop was amazing. Site 31 did have a problem with ants.

We really enjoyed how the campground looked and the spots however the camp sight was littered with fire ants where one of our guests and a dog got bit unfortunately. Also I must say the bathrooms were pretty horrendous with the amount of spiders inside.

We booked campsite 7 & 18 which are both double sites. It was perfect for our big group of 20 people (including kids). Both sites were literally across from each other.

Campite 7 is probably the best site in the campground. A lot of space and shade! Camp 18 was also a spacious but has limited shade.

A bonus for this campsite is there's a hiking trail in the end of campground. You'll notice a lot of foot traffic as hikers are walking through to get to the trail.

The weather going in May was perfect. During the day it low 80s, warm in the sun and chilly in the shade. At night was low 50s which a sweater and long sleeve was only needed. All campsites have a bench, fire pit, and shares a spigot. There are vaulted bathrooms and have toilet paper. The host cleans it out every day.

Would definitely come back! Especially knowing about the double sites being close to each other.

Nothing too crazy/special about the campground, it has your basic needs and just minutes away from the city.

This campground is at the trailhead of a popular trail and gets crowded during the weekends. I do not recommend camping here if you’re looking for peace and quiet, the site are right next to the road and you’ll hear a LOT of noises from hikers all morning.

The Agua Tibia Wilderness is gorgeous, but this front country campground is so-so. The sites are pretty close together (like some are only 10-15 feet apart), and you can pretty much see everybody who's there. It's also very close to a couple different trailheads, and some noisy dudes showed up at like 6 AM to get going and woke everybody up. That said, very clean bathrooms.

The campground itself is good..sites all have a table, fire ring and grill but there’s nothing really to do in the surrounding area except for one hiking trail..it would of been nice if the creek wasn’t dried up..we had campsite #29 which seems to be one of the better ones along with #33 and #8

We stayed here for 1 night in March. It was great. We had dogs with us and they loved it to. We wanted to explore the wineries in Temecula, then be close to some hikes on our way back to LA. We set up shop at the campground Saturday and then drive to the wineries in Temecula. After the wineries we went back to the site and hung out. In the morning we packed up and headed back to LA Stopping near Lake Elsinore for a hike and lunch. The site was clean and had a bathroom. There were a few campgrounds to choose from which was nice. We reserved one but since there were open spots we able to select a different one.

First time tent campers. We reserved spot #8. This site was large, flat, had nice shade from large trees, but also offered lots of sunshine. It really was one if the biggest and, to me, best sites, compared to others there. One of the water faucets with potable water was on the outskirts of our space, not at all bothersome. The toilets and dumpster were conveniently close, but not too close to be noticed. The campground was easy to find, and kept very clean. The camp host came by on his cart with his dog to make sure we had everything we needed. We brought our own wood in for the fire. The location here is great, because it is located away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but easy and close to get back in. We arrived on a Friday, enjoyed some wineries on Saturday, and went home Sunday. There is a popular trailhead inside the campground. I will definitely come back.

If you need to escape the hustle and bustle of the greater Temecula area then this little gem of a campground should be on your radar. The sites are cute and back up to old Oak growth and chaparral forest, and there are not very many but there always seems to be one or two available especially during the week. Their is not usually a creek (only in the really rainy years) but you can hike up the main trail at the back of the campground and down the dry creek bed. During the summer the trail can be quite hot and is best to do in the early morning. The location is also excellent if you wanted to camp and also your the local wineries of theTemecula valley.

Make sure to reserve, spots fill up in the summer. Awesome hike and great campfire, camp host was nice and helpful. Site number 8 is great, also 7 (double site) and 29. Equestrian sites up the hill. Saw a few rabbits and lizards, not too loud, it’s peaceful and good distance between some sites. Heads up, site 3 is so small that I genuinely don’t know how anyone ever uses it. Even a one man tent would have to squeeze in. Most other sites have plenty of room though. Had a good time here. FYI: You can get firewood at Vail Lake RV Resort, right at the gate. $8 a bundle. Camp host let us know when we got in to Dripping Springs that some people had problems finding firewood. Another tip is to gather some kindling from the trails.

I did an overnight stay at this campground in mid April. It's close proximity to Temecula makes it easy to get to. Also, because it is small there were no issues with noise or traffic. It's proximity to the Dripping Springs hiking trails makes it a great starting point for long hikes. Also, there is a great little stream running through the edge of the campground that is perfect for little kids to be able to play in.

Good location to get out of Temecula for a quiet night. There is hiking and horse trails, but no other draw. The downside is the standard Forest Service pit toilets.