Recreation

Lake Cuyamaca near Julian & Cleveland National Forest. West of Anza Borrego Desert State Park & close to San Diego.

Backpacking Campgrounds Fishing Hiking Horses Mountain Biking San Diego Lakes

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park 13652 Highway 79 Julian, CA 92036 760-765-0755

Nearby towns: Alpine Descanso Dulzura Julian Mount Laguna Pine Valley lodging
Backpacking Pacific Crest Trail Chariot Canyon King Creek RNA Laguna Mountains Big Laguna Trail Noble Canyon Trail Pine Mountain Trail Call Cuyamaca Ranger: for wilderness permits & current campfire restrictions 760-765-0755

Cuyamaca Campgrounds

campground	elev.	spots	veg	toilet	water
Green Valley Falls Campground	4500'	81	oaks	flush	piped
Los Caballos Horse Camp	4800'	16	oaks	flush	piped
Paso Picacho Campground	4900'	85	oaks	flush	piped
Lake Cuyamaca Cabins & Camping	4500'	85	oaks	flush	piped

A nearby alternative is the higher elevation Mount Laguna area of Cleveland National Forest

 

Primitive Camping

NO primitive car camping is allowed due to population centers & high wildfire danger.

Hiking

Stonewall Peak
5 RT @ 4600' elevation
Julian Hwy.79 south to trailhead on left, across from Paso Picacho campground OR I-8 north exit Hwy.79 & drive north to trailhead on right side

Mountain Biking

Noble Canyon Trail