Cleveland National Forest

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Cleveland National Forest
10845 Rancho Bernardo Road
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92127

858-673-6180
CRS: 800-735-2922

Cleveland National Forest Campgrounds - Burnt Rancheria Campground

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No. Campsites: 111 family

Accessible Facilities: 7 accessible campsites

Elevation: 6,000'

Fee: $19
Extra vehicle over 2: $6.00 per vehicle
Day use: $5.00

Grills: Yes/Fire rings

Max. Vehicle Length: 40'

Showers: In campground.

Tables: Yes

Toilets: Vault/Flush

Water Available: Yes

Open: Seasonal - April - October

Reservations: Approximately 55 sites may be reserved. Balance of sites are first come, first served.

Ranger District: Descanso

Nearest Town: Pine Valley

County: San Diego

[Photo]: Burnt Rancheria campground entrance.

Campfire Permits

General Camping Information

For Reservations contact the National Recreation Reservation Services. A reservation charge is added to the price of the site. Reservations can be made by calling (877) 444-6777 or on line.

Opportunities & Other Information

Located 40 miles east of San Diego, take Interstate 8 to the Sunrise Highway (S1) and travel 9.4 miles North. Pines and oaks abound in the campground.

Paved spurs 20-29ft in length are available on 40 of the sites and are designed for tent camping and 2 vehicles with a tent. 25 sites have paved spurs between 30 ft - 39 ft and 24 sites have paved spurs between 40 ft - 49 ft for larger RVs. There are 22 sites longer than 50 ft to accommodate campers.

There are no hookups or sanitary dump - nearest is located at the Buckman Springs Rest Area, 4 mi E of Pine Valley on I-8.

Children's activities and campfire programs are available during the summer as well as guided hikes. In addition to the guided hikes, a visitor might take the self-guided interpretive trail hike; brochures are available from the camp host.

Firewood is available for purchase from the camp host.

Laguna Mountain - The San Diego State University Observatory sponsors "Star Parties" for campers at the Forest Service Campgrounds in Laguna Mountain Recreation area. These gatherings are conducted on most Saturday evenings during the summer months. More information on the schedule for these events can be obtained at the Visitor Information Center on Laguna Mountain (619) 473-8547.

Pacific Crest Trail Access.

[Photo]: Pacific Crest trail view.
Pacific Crest trail view.

USDA Forest Service - Cleveland National Forest
Last Modified: Tuesday, 19 May 2009 at 14:49:59 EDT