Oak Grove Campground rests in the valley of the same name, close to Temecula Creek. The campground has chaparral vegetation, including oak and chamise. Sites are open but well separated. Like all the campgrounds around Palomar Mountain, star-gazing is a popular evening activity. The campground can be very hot during summer months.
Oak Grove Campground has 58 standard sites separated into two loops - Oak and Ribbonwood. The Oak loop has flush toilets while Ribbonwood has vault toilets. A ranger station is across the highway from the campground.
| Oak Grove Campground Basics | |
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| Oak Grove Campground Location: | Along Highway 79, north of Warner Springs, east of Palomar Mountain |
| Elevation: | 2,760 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | 82 miles NE of San Diego - 1:30 55 miles east of Escondido - 1:05 minutes |
| Number of Campsites: | 58 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2, 2nd vehicle fee $5 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Cleveland National Forest |
| Campground Information: | (760) 788-0250 |
| Reservations for Oak Grove Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | year-round |
| Booking Window: | Reservations for Oak Grove Campground can be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 25 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated, no accessible toilets |
| Fees: | $15 for single sites, $30 for double sites |
| Campground Map: | Oak Grove Campground Map |
| Reservations: | Oak Grove Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Oak Grove Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, vault toilets, tap water, campfire circle |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Oak Grove Campground: | Explore the Oak Grove Trail, connecting to Oak Grove Truck Trail and leading to High Point (6½ miles one way). Visit the Oak Grove Stage Station Historical Marker. Drive up to Palomar Mountain. Explore the Temecula Wine Country. Spend a day cooling off at Lake Henshaw. |
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 Palomar Mountain area of the Cleveland National Forest find many interesting attractions. Campers at Oak Grove Campground are east of Palomar Mountain.
Check Cleveland National Forest - Oak Grove Campground for any campground updates.
