Vallecito County Park Campground
Vallecito County 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. The 71-acre county park includes the reconstruction of the historic Butterfield Stage Station.
The primitive Vallecito County Park Campground has trailer and RV sites (but no hook-ups), a separate tent camping area with 22 sites, an Equestrian Area with 8 sites, and a youth group tent-camping area. Campers here enjoy the desert solitude and the slightly cooler temperatures than at nearby Agua Caliente Regional Park.
| Vallecito County Park Campground Basics |
| Vallecito County Park Campground Location: |
33 miles southeast of Julian on S2 |
| Elevation: |
1,550 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: |
115 miles from San Diego - 2:02 |
| Number of Campsites: |
53 |
| Open - Closed: |
Labor Day weekend to Memorial Day, closed during summer |
| 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 |
| Park Information: |
(760) 765-1188 |
| Reservations for Vallecito County Park Campground |
| Reservations available: |
Reservations for Vallecito County Park Campground can be made for camping dates up to 1 year in advance. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: |
40 feet |
| Accessible Sites: |
None designated |
| Reservations: |
San Diego County Parks Reservations
|
| Fees: |
$24 |
| Check-in, check-out: |
2:00 PM, 12:00 PM |
| Vallecito County Park Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
Picnic table, fire ring |
| Campground: |
restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, picnic area |
| Showers: |
Yes |
| Dump station: |
yes |
| Park brochure and campground map: |
Vallecito County Park Map |
| Attractions near Vallecito County Park Campground: |
Visit the Butterfield State Station. Clamber around on the playground. Play horseshoes, Enjoy a covered picnic area. Tour the historic cemetery. Then head out to visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. |
| Campground Programs: |
County Parks and Recreation Activity and Program Guide |
Vallecito Youth Group Camping
The group site can accommodate up to 35 people.
Fee: $50/$100
Vallecito Equestrian Camp
The equestrian camp has 8 sites, each with 2 corrals. No water or electricity are available at the sites.
Fee: camping fees unknown, $2 per horse
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 in the desert can reach 80-100 degrees in the spring. Visitors to the nearby desert areas are advised to carry water and wear sun protective hats. Be aware of possible flash floods during storms. Check with localauthorities 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
