Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground
Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground is located southeast of Julian on the Great Southern Overland Stage Route. The park is in the Carrizo Valley Region of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Agua Caliente Park is operated by the County of San Diego.
The park is best known for its geothermally heated springs and rugged desert hiking. In the summer of 2013, Agua Caliente endured a 300-year flash flood that wiped out a major part of the park. Recovery work was undertaken quickly. Watch recovery video: Agua Caliente Recovery.
Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground has full hook-ups, partial hook-ups (no sewer), and standard sites. They also have a caravan camping area. Many campsites sites are close together. Cabins are also now available.
| Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground Basics |
| Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground Location: |
33 miles southeast of Julian on S2 |
| Elevation: |
600 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: |
from San Diego - 111 miles, 1:54 |
| Number of Campsites: |
140 |
| Open - Closed: |
Labor Day weekend to Memorial Day |
| Max. People per Site: |
8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: |
1, plus one towed, extra vehicles $4 |
| Pets: |
On leash, always attended, $1 per night |
| Operated by |
San Diego County Parks and Recreation |
| Park Information: |
(760) 765-1188 |
Reservations for
Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground |
| Reservations available: |
Up to 1 year in advance |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: |
40 feet in full hook-up sites, 30 feet in partial hook-up sites |
| Accessible Sites: |
None designated |
| Reservations: |
San Diego County Parks Reservations
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| Fees: |
Full hook-ups $33, Partial $29,
Non-hook-up or tent only $24
+ $5 reservation fee |
| Check-in, check-out: |
2:00 PM, 12:00 PM |
| Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
Picnic table, fire ring |
| Campground: |
restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, campfire circle |
| Showers: |
Yes |
| Dump station: |
Yes |
| Campground map: |
Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground Map |
| Nearby facilities: |
Picnic area, clubhouse, pools, store |
| Attractions near Agua Caliente Regional Park Campground: |
- View Bighorn Sheep.
- Enjoy two outdoor pools and an indoor therapeutic spa (age 13 and older).
- Play shuffleboard and horseshoes.
- Hike the Moonlight Canyon Trail, the Desert Overlook Trail, the Ocotillo Ridge Trail, and the Nature Trail.
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| Campground Programs: |
County Parks and Recreation Activity and Program Guide |
Agua Caliente Caravan Camping Area
The Caravan area at Agua Caliente may be reserved up to one year in advance for groups up to 50. Current fees are $100, maximum of 10 units. Call 858-565-3600 for more information.
General Camping Information
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
Temperatures can reach 80-100 degrees in the spring. Visitors are advised to carry water and wear sun protective hats. Be aware of possible flash floods during storms. Check with the park for road conditions. Always notify someone of
your plans, including when you plan to return.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
