Looking for the best campgrounds near Mount Laguna, CA? Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Mount Laguna, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Mount Laguna camping trip.
$35 / night
"Mount Laguna is a wonderful destination if looking for some fresh mountain air without a long commute being just 30-45min drive from San Diego. We really enjoyed our time at this campground."
"I love this campground because it's woodsy and close to home. You get that far away feel without being too far away. "
$35 / night
"It was easy to get a walk up site, the campground hosts are helpful, and there is super easy access to all of Mount Laguna hilling trails."
"Mount Laguna Campground is 60 minutes east of San Diego and 5500+ feet of elevation."
"This site is located in anza borrego, the only dark sky community in California, so you will see more stars here than anywhere else in California (unless there’s a full moon then there won’t be stars)."
"This place is tucked away off the S-2 with camping along a dry lake bed. Beautiful spring blooms here, the lake bed is a protected space, so admire from a distance."
$24 - $34 / night
"Nice campground away from the main roads. All spots outside of the R.V. loop are spread out and pretty secluded. Very friendly and helpful rangers. About a 10 minute drive from Julian pie co."
"Lots of flat areas for pitching tents well away from the fire pit."
$29 - $75 / night
"A lot of RVs are in the center and seem set up as full-timers, but along the perimeter are some great, tucked-away sites. There are also a number of "cabins" in a row. "
"Waking up to a gathering of big horn sheep atop a ridge with a bright colorful sunrise set behind as backdrop as they stand there stoic against it all, was by far one my favorite ways to wake up ever!"
$40 - $250 / night
"The only downside to this site is that it was very close to the bathrooms. That actually bummed me out a bit when we first arrived, but it ended up not being much of an issue at all."
"The trash cans were just a few feet from the site and the bathrooms were a short walk just a couple spots away."
$40 / night
"While both have their positives, I personally love this one for its close proximity to the waterfalls that are a short trail from the campsites."
"Tucked away from the city lights of San Diego. Very nice camp ground with multiple trails climbing up Mt. Cuyamaca."
$24 - $34 / night
"Lake Morena is an awesome place to stay. This was our first campsite during our PCT thru hike, approximately 20 miles from the Mexico border via the trail."
"The campground at Lake Morena has around 80+ spots that range from hookups for RV to basic tent camping. There's a indoor entertainment room and multiple bathrooms."
$32 - $45 / night
"Located at Lake Cuyamaca in Julian. Gorgeous views of the lake!!!! Picnic area, tent camping sites, and also cabins and condos as well."
"Proximity to the lake was great for the kids. The view was also amazing. Bathrooms were clean but lots of bugs (but expected). No showers on this West Shore section of the campground."
"Such a great little campground tuck away from the rest. First coke first serve basis. Pit toilet (extremely clean). Running water. Plenty of huge shaded sites. Awesome night sky viewing as well."
"Awesome campsite with a cute little river tucked away. There was plenty of flat ground for our tent and Jeep. It was a really nice spot to spend the whole day at as well."
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ScoutI've camped at Burnt Rancheria for about 15 years. The hosts that were there in 2024 were ATROCIOUS, unfriendly, intrusive and homophobic. I'm thrilled to say that a new company was hired to run the campground for 2025 called WesTrek- and what a difference! Our camping trip was WONDERFUL last weekend.
We had hosts that were helpful, friendly, the restrooms were stocked/clean, they brought firewood around, and were just good people. Big shout-out to the hosts Dax, Lane, Nick,& Sara-- we will happily start camping here regularly again! So relieved that we can actually*relax* in nature and not have camp hosts driving by every five minutes glaring at us!
One other thing to note- the campground is divided into two parts. The south half(more chapparal) can be reserved online. It has the showers and flush toilets. The north side(more pines!) is first-come/ first-serve only and close by the overflow parking, vault toilets only. Potable water available throughout whole campground. 10/10 one of my fave spots in southern california!
TravelerMy favorite spot to come up from san diego (only and hour away) and escape to some pine trees and meadow wilderness. So many hikes behind this campground I definitely recommend checking out
GuideBeautiful Campground just outside San Diego. Busy but is well maintained. Not the most quiet, but we enjoyed watching the planes fly over and people watching!
GuideWater front back in sites, pull through sites, other back in sites not waterfront and two tent sites. Don’t book with the concierge service. Easier to call the campground itself. Cell service is great and they have WiFi. Clean restrooms with shower. Water, sewage and power hook ups (30&50 amp). Small store and a boat house you can rent stuff like kayaks and paddle boards from. Great hidden gem.
ScoutRode all day to get here. It's closed. I'm screwed.
ScoutLarge spaces, every space with a fire bowl and a bench. Laundry and shower for a few $ available. Paid Dump also available. Security present. Noise from the Highway not too loud. Would recommend!
Scout4.5 stars! Camp Host Rick is an awesome host and was so helpful when we ran into reservation issues through recreation.gov we were in the oak loop site at site 15 which was a huge space that could’ve easily fit 3 medium sized tents! Super close to the water source and bathrooms.
Campground itself 4/5 Site 15 4.5/5 Closeness to activities 3/5 T-Mobile: hardly any service
It was relatively empty and we had half of the campground to ourselves. We stayed 3 days and 2 nights it was perfect. The grounds are kept really clean bathrooms were super clean and water wasn’t dirty! Great site!
ScoutDrove up on Saturday and saw probably 6-7 other vehicles total. Some just off-roading and a few camping. Road was not too bad. Definitely want clearance but I did most in rwd. Saw a stock Tacoma at the top. I stayed at campsite 6 and it was very enjoyable. It had a good breeze going. Campsite had fire ring with grill and a wood table that gave out splinters every time I touched it haha
TravelerBeautiful spot we stopped at on our way to Arizona , gas station / food really close by as well !
Camping near Mount Laguna, California, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful scenery and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Mount Laguna, California, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Mount Laguna, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 168 campgrounds and RV parks near Mount Laguna, CA and 22 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mount Laguna, CA is Burnt Rancheria Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 23 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 22 free dispersed camping spots near Mount Laguna, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 parks near Mount Laguna, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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