| Camping In National Forests |
| | Cleveland National Forest | | The Cleveland National Forest is a very special place in southern California. The forest is a haven for wildlife and plants. The Cleveland National Forest offers a wide variety of terrains and recreational opportunities. Mountain biking, picinicking, hunting, backpacking, off highway vehicle and recreational shooting are just a few. | |
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| Camping In State Parks |
| | Cuyamaca Rancho State Park | | Cuyamaca Rancho State Park offers camping and hiking in an oak woodland forest, with a sprinkling of pines and lovely meadows with creeks. There are over 100 miles of trails which accommodate hikers, bikers, and equestrians. | |
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| | Palomar Mountain State Park | | Palomar Mountain State Park is located near San Diego. Recreational activities at this state park include picnicking, camping, hiking and fishing. | |
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| | Silver Strand State Beach | | Silver Strand State Beach is located right next to San Diego off of Silver Strand Blvd. Silver Strand State Beach features extensive beaches on both the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay. | |
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| Equestrian, Primitive |
| | Boulder Oaks Campground | | Boulder Oaks Campground is located within the Cleveland National Forest and offers both RV and equestrian campsites. | |
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| | Dripping Springs Campground | | Dripping Springs Campground is the gateway to the Agua Tibia Wilderness and offers 33 campsites with several equestrian sites available. Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet. | |
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| Group |
| | Big Sage Group Campground | | The Big Sage Group Campground is located in the Cleveland National Forest and can hold a group of up to 36 occupants. | |
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| | Borrego Palm Canyon Campground | | Borrego Palm Canyon Campground is located in the northwest part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers 117 campsites near the town of Borrego Springs. | |
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| | Buckwheat Group Campground | | Buckwheat Group Campground is located in the Cleveland National Forest and can hold a group of up to 50 occupants. | |
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| | Buttercup Group Campground | | Buttercup Group Campground is part of the Horse Heaven Campground and can hold a group of up to 100 campers. | |
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| | Cedar Groves Group Camp | | Located in Palomar Mountain State Park, Cedar Groves Group Camp is available for large and small groups. | |
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| | El Prado Group Campground | | The El Prado Group Campground contains five group campsites, all of which can hold a group of 30 or more occupants. | |
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| | Hollyhock Group Campground | | Hollyhock Group Campground is part of the Horse Heaven Campground and can hold a group of up to 70 campers. | |
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| | Horse Heaven Group Campground | | Horse Heaven Group Campground is comprised of three group campgrounds which can hold up to 100 occupants. Despite its name, Horse Heaven Group Campground is not an equestrian campground. | |
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| | Los Vaqueros Group Horse Campground | | Los Vaqueros Group Horse Campground can accommodate a group of up to 80 people with 45 horses maximum. Potable water, restrooms, and showers are available. | |
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| | Lupine Group Campground | | Lupine Group Campground is part of the Horse Heaven Campground and can hold a group of up to 40 campers. | |
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| | Manzanita Group Campground | | The Manzanita Group Campground is located in the Cleveland National Forest and can hold a group of up to 30 occupants. | |
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| | Whitehorn Group Campground | | The Whitehorn Group Campground is located in the Cleveland National Forest and can hold a group of up to 30 occupants. | |
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| | Wooded Hill Group Campground | | Wooded Hill Group Campground can hold one group of up to 110 occupants and has RV spurs for groups driving trailers. | |
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| | Yerba Santa Group Campground | | The Yerba Santa Group Campground is designed for the handicapped and is located in the Cleveland National Forest. It can hold one group of 32 occupants. | |
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| RV, Developed |
| | Borrego Palm Canyon Campground | | Borrego Palm Canyon Campground is located in the northwest part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers 117 campsites near the town of Borrego Springs. | |
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| | Burnt Rancheria Campground | | Burnt Rancheria Campground offers 111 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. Many activities are available from the camp host during the summer. | |
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| | Cibbets Flats Campground | | Cibbets Flats Campground offers 25 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. Hiking opportunities are available. | |
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| | Corral Canyon Campground | | Corral Canyon Campground offers 20 campsites for both tent and RVs. Vehicles must be less than 27 feet in length. Off Highway Vehicle use is permitted in the area with a Green Sticker. | |
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| | Doane Valley Campground | | Located in Palomar Mountain State Park, Doane Valley Campground has 31 units, each with a picnic table, fire ring and stand-up barbecue. Ten of the 31 sites are suitable for small trailers. | |
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| | Green Valley Campground | | Green Valley Campground offers 81 campsites near a creek in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Potable water, flush toilets, and showers are available. | |
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| | Laguna Campground | | Laguna Campground rests at a lofty elevation of 5,600 feet and offers 104 campsites suitable for tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Oak Grove Campground | | Oak Grove Campground offers 81 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Observatory Campground | | Observatory Campground offers 42 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. Each summer and fall an astronomy program is held at the campground. | |
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| | Paso Picacho Campground | | Paso Picacho Campground offers 85 campsites near several popular trailheads in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Potable water, flush toilets, and showers are available. | |
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| | Tamarisk Grove Campground | | Tamarisk Grove Campground is located in the central part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers 27 campsites. It is near the junction of California Route 78 and County Road S-3. | |
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| | Wooded Hill Group Campground | | Wooded Hill Group Campground can hold one group of up to 110 occupants and has RV spurs for groups driving trailers. | |
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| RV, Primitive |
| | Bobcat Meadow Campground | | Bobcat Meadow Campground is located within the Cleveland National Forest and offers 20 campsites, all of which are available to RVs. Sites have picnic areas and fire rings, as well as vault toilets. | |
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| | Boulder Oaks Campground | | Boulder Oaks Campground is located within the Cleveland National Forest and offers both RV and equestrian campsites. | |
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| | Dripping Springs Campground | | Dripping Springs Campground is the gateway to the Agua Tibia Wilderness and offers 33 campsites with several equestrian sites available. Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet. | |
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| Tent, Developed |
| | Borrego Palm Canyon Campground | | Borrego Palm Canyon Campground is located in the northwest part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers 117 campsites near the town of Borrego Springs. | |
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| | Burnt Rancheria Campground | | Burnt Rancheria Campground offers 111 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. Many activities are available from the camp host during the summer. | |
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| | Cibbets Flats Campground | | Cibbets Flats Campground offers 25 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. Hiking opportunities are available. | |
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| | Corral Canyon Campground | | Corral Canyon Campground offers 20 campsites for both tent and RVs. Vehicles must be less than 27 feet in length. Off Highway Vehicle use is permitted in the area with a Green Sticker. | |
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| | Doane Valley Campground | | Located in Palomar Mountain State Park, Doane Valley Campground has 31 units, each with a picnic table, fire ring and stand-up barbecue. Ten of the 31 sites are suitable for small trailers. | |
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| | Fry Creek Campground | | Fry Creek Campground offers 15 campsites under the shade of evergreen and oak trees. Trailers are not permitted in this facility. | |
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| | Green Valley Campground | | Green Valley Campground offers 81 campsites near a creek in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Potable water, flush toilets, and showers are available. | |
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| | Laguna Campground | | Laguna Campground rests at a lofty elevation of 5,600 feet and offers 104 campsites suitable for tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Oak Grove Campground | | Oak Grove Campground offers 81 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Observatory Campground | | Observatory Campground offers 42 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. Each summer and fall an astronomy program is held at the campground. | |
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| | Paso Picacho Campground | | Paso Picacho Campground offers 85 campsites near several popular trailheads in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Potable water, flush toilets, and showers are available. | |
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| | Tamarisk Grove Campground | | Tamarisk Grove Campground is located in the central part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers 27 campsites. It is near the junction of California Route 78 and County Road S-3. | |
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| Tent, Primitive |
| | Arroyo Salado Campground | | Arroyo Salado Campground is located in the eastern part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers a few open campsites. No facilities. No fees. | |
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| | Blair Valley Campground | | Blair Valley Campground is located in the central part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers numerous open campsites. No facilities. | |
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| | Bobcat Meadow Campground | | Bobcat Meadow Campground is located within the Cleveland National Forest and offers 20 campsites, all of which are available to RVs. Sites have picnic areas and fire rings, as well as vault toilets. | |
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| | Boulder Oaks Campground | | Boulder Oaks Campground is located within the Cleveland National Forest and offers both RV and equestrian campsites. | |
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| | Bow Willow Campground | | Bow Willow Campground is located in the south part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers 16 campsites. | |
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| | Culp Valley Campground | | Culp Valley Campground is located in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers a few open campsites. No facilities. No fees. | |
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| | Dripping Springs Campground | | Dripping Springs Campground is the gateway to the Agua Tibia Wilderness and offers 33 campsites with several equestrian sites available. Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet. | |
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| | Fish Creek Campground | | Fish Creek Campground is located in the western part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers a few open campsites. No fees. No facilities. | |
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| | Indian Flats Campground | | Indian Flats Campground situated in a high desert environment, however, scattered oaks provide shade for the 17 campsites. Trailers are not recommended. | |
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| | Mt. Springs Canyon Campground | | Mt. Springs Canyon Campground is located in the south part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers a few primitive campsites. No fees. | |
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| | Sheep Canyon Campground | | Sheep Canyon Campground is located in the northwest part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers a few primitive campsites. | |
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| | Yaqui Pass Campground | | Yaqui Pass Campground is located in the central part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers an area of open campsites. No facilities. | |
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| | Yaqui Well Campground | | Yaqui Well Campground is located in the central part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and offers 10 campsites. No fees. | |
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