Cleveland National Forest's San Mateo Wilderness South Area sits within the forest's southern reaches, managed by the US Forest Service and accessible by drive-in vehicle with a 25-foot RV limit. Amenities include electric hookups, drinking water, toilets, a dump station, picnic tables, and firewood. Access to campsites near Cleveland National Forest varies by season, and at least one visitor has reported finding a locked gate, so confirming road access before arrival is worth the extra step. A gravel trail from the campground connects to the Trestles parking area, roughly a 10-minute walk. The site has fire rings and open sightlines for stargazing. RVs and tent campers both have options here, with ADA accessibility and pet-friendly policies rounding out the practical details.
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Map & DirectionsSan Mateo Wilderness South Area is located in California near Coto de Caza
Coordinates
33.52026964 N
117.43598718 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 14 min from San Diego, CA
- 2 hrs 29 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 3 hrs 19 min from Oxnard, CA
- 3 hrs 32 min from El Centro, CA
