El Prado Group Campground is in the Mount Laguna area of Cleveland National Forest. Campers enjoy hiking to nearby lakes and attending Star Parties.
El Prado Group Campground is set amidst a forest of pines and oaks. El Prado Group Campground is divided into five group sites: Big Sage, Buckwheat, Manzanita, Whitehorn, and Yerba Santa. Four of the campsites are tent-only, but Yerba Santa accepts RVs and trailers.
| El Prado Group Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| El Prado Group Campground Location: | Off Highway S1, north of I-8 near Pine Valley |
| Elevation: | 5,500 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | 55 miles east of San Diego - 1:04 minutes |
| Number of Campsites: | 5 |
| Open - Closed: | Opens Memorial Day weekend, closes mid-October |
| Booking Window: | from 3 days up to 12 months in advance of arrival |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 vehicles, 3rd extra vehicle fee $8 |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 40 - 45 feet |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Campground Information: | (619) 473-2082 |
| El Prado Group Campground Campsite Details |
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| Campsite | Max. # People | Max. # Vehicles | Fee per Night | |
| Sage: | 36 | 15 | $54 | |
| Buckwheat: | 50 | 25 | $75 | |
| Manzanita: | 30 | 10 | $45 | |
| Whitehorn: | 30 | 10 | $45 | |
| Yerba Santa: | 32 | 8 | $48 | |
| Reservations: El Prado Group Campground Reservations | ||||
| El Prado Group Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Flush and vault toilets, tap water, campfire circle |
| Showers: | Yes, coin or token operated |
| Dump station: | in Buckman Rest Area on I-8 |
| Attractions near El Prado Group Campground: | Hike on the famous Pacific Crest Trail. Hike to Little Laguna Lake and Big Laguna Lake. Attend Star Parties organized by the San Diego State University Observatory or the Riverside Atronomical Society. |
| Updates | Last Updated January 2025 |
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Visitors to the Cleveland National Forest find many interesting places to visit. Campers at El Prado Group Campground are close to many attractions around Laguna Mountain.
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