Established Camping
Falcon Group Campground
Falcon Group Campground is located in the Cleveland National Forest near Lake Elsinore, CA. The terrain consists of forested areas and rolling hills. Weather in the area typically sees highs around 85°F and lows near 40°F. Nearby attractions include the Ortega Falls and the El Cariso Nature Trail.
Description
Overview
Falcon Group Campground has three individual group campsites just off the scenic Ortega Highway in Southern California, which connects San Juan Capistrano and Temecula Valley Highway. The pleasant climate, scenery, trail system and convenient location, make this a popular destination for groups from Los Angeles and San Diego. Hiking is especially popular among campers.
Recreation
Hikers of any level can find trails that challenge and accommodate their recreational goals around the campground. Among them are the Falcon Trail, a 1.4-mile easy trail that connects to the campground, and Trabuco Canyon Trail, which provides scenic 6.8-mile hike into the backcountry. The San Juan Trial, which is popular with mountain bikers, has a trailhead at Blue Jay campground, adjacent from Falcon Group Campground. The trail climbs a very steep set of stacked switchbacks from the floor of Hot Springs Canyon and traverses briefly before steeply ascending a ridge toward Sugarloaf Mountain. There are also many ideal picnic spots and scenic overlooks along Ortega Highway.
Facilities
There are three individual campsites within the group campground. Lupine can hold 40 people and eight vehicles, Sage can hold 30 people and six vehicles, and Yarrow can hold 70 people and 10 vehicles. The facility is adjacent to Blue Jay Campground, which has first-come, first-served individual sites.
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 3,300 ft. off the Ortega Highway scenic drive in the Santa Ana Mountains, a route that offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, valleys and forest. The area lies in a mixed forest and chaparral ecosystem and is inhabited by a variety of birds, plants and wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
The closest town is Lake Elsinore, which has various shops, restaurants and recreation opportunities.
Location
Falcon Group Campground is located in California
Directions
From Southern California, take U.S. Highway 15 to State Highway 74 (Ortega Highway) in Lake Elsinore. Travel 6 miles west of Lake Elsinore on 74 and turn north on North Main Divide Road. Proceed 5 miles to Falcon Campground. From I-5, exit for Ortega Highway (State Highway 74). Take 74 east approximately 27 miles to North Main Divide Road. Turn north and proceed 5 miles to Falcon Campground.
Coordinates
33.6558333 N
117.4602778 W
Detours Nearby
The Secret Place
17 min away
Zephyr Mountain Farms
34 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 38 min from Los Angeles
- 1 hr 41 min from San Diego
- 2 hrs 31 min from Oxnard
- 2 hrs 58 min from El Centro
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 users
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
