Kumeyaay Lake Campground

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Kumeyaay Lake, Mission Trails Regional Park, San Diego, California
Kumeyaay Lake, Mission Trails Regional Park, San Diego, California

Kumeyaay Lake Campground

Mission Trails Regional Park
San Diego


Kumeyaay Lake Campground

Kumeyaay Lake Campground is part of Mission Trails Regional Park, 12 miles northeast of San Diego. The campground, operated by the City of San Diego, is only available for camping on Friday and Saturday nights. Visitors to the 7,220-acre park enjoy boating and fishing at Lake Murray, hiking the miles of scenic trails, bicycling, and horseback riding. The Visitor and Interpretive Center is well worth a stop.

Kumeyaay Lake Campground has 46 campsites which may be reserved. Campers are limited to 2 tents per site. RVs, campervans, and trailers are only permitted at sites #20, 22, 24-45, and 47. Eighteen campsites are designated for tents only. The south side of the campground gets some traffic noise. Trees provide partial shade. Campsites may be reserved for a maximum of 2 days (3 days on select weekends).

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Kumeyaay Lake Campground Basics
Kumeyaay Lake Campground Location: Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego
Elevation: 290 feet
Mileage/Driving Time: 12 miles from San Diego - 18 minutes
Number of Campsites: 46
Open - Closed: Open year-round, only on Friday and Saturday nights
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 per site, extra vehicles $4.12 per night if space permits at campsite. Only 1 RV, campervan, or trailer is permitted per site.
Campsite capacity: 2 tents
Pets: Dogs on leash, always attended
All pets must be secured and placed in tent or vehicle at night.
Each pet $1.03 per night
Operated by City of San Diego Parks & Recreation
Kumeyaay Lake Campground Information: (619) 668-2748

Reservations for Kumeyaay Lake Campground
Reservations available: Reservations are available up to 6 months in advance. Reservations can be made in person between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Maximum RV/Trailer Length: 43 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: #1, 3, and 5 (other sites may also be suitable);
accessible restrooms and showers
Reservations: Kumeyaay Lake Campground Reservations
For registration guidance, see their How to Book a Campsite link on the reservation page. Cash is not accepted for campground payments.
Fees: $22.78 per night
No cash accepted; use credit, debt, or gift card
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Kumeyaay Lake Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire and cooking square; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater
Showers: Yes
Dump station: Yes
Campground map: Kumeyaay Lake Campground Map
Attractions near Kumeyaay Lake Campground: Hike down to visit the Old Mission Dam. Hike along the ½-mile Kumeyaay Nature Trail. Enjoy other trails in the area for hiking, jogging, cycling, and horseback riding. Spend time at the Visitor Center. Take the 5-Peak Challenge - hike to the summit of 5 park peaks. Fish and boat at Lake Murray.

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Key Kumeyaay Lake Campground Regulations

  1. Fires may only be lit in designated fire rings, using only charcoal, wood, or paper.
  2. To protect against invasive pests, only prepacked firewood obtained in San Diego County is permitted. Oak firewood is not permitted due to recent prest infestations. Gathering firewood or other plant material in the park is not permitted.
  3. Generators may be operated between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM only in sites #35 - 42 and #44 and only between September 16 and March 14. No generator use is allowed other times of the year.
  4. Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
  5. Dogs and cats must be kept on leash and attended at all times or confined to a cage, crate, tent, or vehicle.
  6. Alcoholic Beverages and Glass Containers are not permitted in the campground or the park.
  7. For a complete set of campground rules, see Kumeyaay Lake Campground Rules and Regulations.

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