Can you reserve a site at Laguna?

Yes, Laguna is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Laguna have?

97 sites in total, of which 72 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Laguna?

50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Laguna?

Yes, pets are allowed at Laguna.

Are campfires allowed at Laguna?

Campfires are allowed at Laguna. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Laguna

Campground · California · 72 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cleveland National Forest (NF) · Open Access

72
Bookable sites: 50 ft
Max rig length: up to 8
People per site: 3
Accessible sites: 5,613 ft
Elevation

Laguna Campground Entrance — Photo: RRM-CLM · Recreation.gov

Overview

Laguna Campground is a great mountain getaway just one hour east of San Diego, California in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. Campers can enjoy cooler temperatures, unique natural areas and an extensive trail system at this mountain facility from summer through early fall.

Recreation

The Laguna Mountain Recreation Area is known for great horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking trails. Visitors can get their boots dusty on the Laguna Meadow Trail system or access a segment of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from California to the State of Washington.

Wildflowers are usually abundant in April and May on the Big Laguna Trail, which takes visitors past Big Laguna Lake. In wet years there is water in Big Laguna Lake by December or January and ducks and other birds can be found.

The trail presents a number of options to the user. A return to the trailhead parking can be made by cutting through the Laguna Campground or by taking the Pacific Crest Trail north.

Families can learn about the area's flora and fauna by attending educational programs at the facility's amphitheater. Or for history buffs, the El Prado Cabin located at nearby El Prado Campground, is the first ranger cabin built in the Cleveland National Forest in 1911.

The San Diego State University Observatory also sponsors "Star Parties" for campers most Saturday evenings during the summer (schedule can be obtained at the nearby visitor center or by calling 619-473-8547).

Facilities

This large facility has five loops of campsites, with sites fairly close to one another. One campsite meets accessibility standards. The facility is equipped with campfire rings, flush toilet restrooms and coin-operated showers.

Part of the campground is fenced off to protect the habitat of the endangered Laguna Skipper butterfly. Visitors are asked to respect the fence boundary and comply with the maximum site occupancy.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 6,000 ft. in the Laguna Mountains. It is forested with pines and oaks that provide plenty of shade, in addition to a meadow. The area is home to many species of birds, as well as the endangered Laguna Skipper butterfly.

Little Laguna lake is located just a short distance from the campground and is an excellent hiking destination for photographers and visitors looking to explore the area.

Contact Info

This location is staffed. Please call (619) 354-8776 to speak with local staff.

The facts

72 bookable sites
97 sites in total, including non-bookable
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: HILLSIDE, MEADOW, ROADSIDE, SHADY, SUNNY, WALK-IN

Site types

53 Standard Nonelectric
25 Management
10 Tent Only Nonelectric
9 RV Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

97 campsites at Laguna

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Access	Max rig	People
045	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
046	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
047	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
048	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
049	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
050	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
051	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
052	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
053	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
054	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
055	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
056	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
057	HILLSIDE	Management	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
058	HILLSIDE	Management	—	Paved	—	—	8	🐾
059	HILLSIDE	Management	—	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
060	HILLSIDE	Management	—	Paved	—	—	8	🐾
001	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
002	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	2	🐾
003	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	2	🐾
004	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
005	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	27 ft	2	🐾
006	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
007	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
008	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
009	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
010	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
011	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
012	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
013	MEADOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
014	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
015	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	38 ft	8	🐾
016	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
017	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
018	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	38 ft	8	🐾
019	MEADOW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
078	ROADSIDE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
079	ROADSIDE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
080	ROADSIDE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
081	ROADSIDE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
082	ROADSIDE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
083	ROADSIDE	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
084	ROADSIDE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
085	ROADSIDE	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
086	ROADSIDE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
020	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
021	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
022	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
023	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Drive In	29 ft	8	🐾
024	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Drive In	25 ft	8	🐾
025	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
026	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
027	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	34 ft	8	🐾
028	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
029	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	33 ft	8	🐾
030	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
031	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
032	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
033	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
034	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
035	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
036	SHADY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
037	SHADY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
038	SHADY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
039	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
040	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
041	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	27 ft	8	🐾
042	SHADY	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	40 ft	8	♿ 🐾
043	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
044	SHADY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	23 ft	8	🐾
061	SUNNY	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
062	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
063	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	15 ft	8	🐾
064	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
065	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	23 ft	8	🐾
066	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
067	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	23 ft	8	🐾
068	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
069	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	♿ 🐾
070	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
071	SUNNY	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
072	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
073	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
074	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
075	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	22 ft	8	🐾
076	SUNNY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
077	SUNNY	Management	—	Paved	—	28 ft	8	🐾
087	WALK-IN	Management	—	Paved	—	—	8	🐾
088	WALK-IN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
089	WALK-IN	Management	—	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
090	WALK-IN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
091	WALK-IN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
092	WALK-IN	Management	—	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
093	WALK-IN	Management	—	Paved	Hike In	15 ft	8	🐾
094	WALK-IN	Management	—	Paved	Hike In	15 ft	8	🐾
095	WALK-IN	Management	—	Paved	Hike In	15 ft	8	🐾
096	WALK-IN	Management	—	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
097	WALK-IN	Management	—	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

Located 50 miles east of San Diego, California. Take I-8 to Sunrise Highway exit. Go approximately 15 miles to Laguna/El Prado Campground, just beyond the 26 mile marker. Stop at the entrance station for campground information and site location.

32.88722, -116.44639 · 32°53'14.0"N 116°26'47.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 50°F in Feb.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	50	50	54	61	68	78	83	82	76	67	57	51
Low °F	33	34	36	40	46	53	60	58	54	45	38	34
Precip in	2.7	4.8	2.6	0.9	0.4	0.1	0.8	0.5	0.5	0.7	1.4	2.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Laguna

Can you reserve a site at Laguna?: Yes, Laguna is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Laguna have?: 97 sites in total, of which 72 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Laguna?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Laguna?: Yes, pets are allowed at Laguna.
Does Laguna have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Laguna?: Campfires are allowed at Laguna. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Laguna also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Laguna's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Campsites $35/Night for single unit (one vehicle included)
Extra vehicle $10 (over 2 allowed with each campsite/night)
Parking at Day Use Parking Area $8 fee; leaving before 6PM
Day Use parking at campsite $13

Restrictions:

Vehicles 40 ft. max.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Laguna

Horse Heaven Group 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
El Prado Group 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Burnt Rancheria 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wooded Hill Group 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Meadows Information Kiosk Trailhead 2 mi · Facility
Laguna Information Site 2.1 mi · Facility
Desert View Picnic Site 2.2 mi · Facility
Agua Dulce Equestrian Trailhead 2.4 mi · Facility
Red-tailed Roost Trailhead 2.5 mi · Facility
Pioneer Mail Picnic Site 3.3 mi · Facility
Pine Creek Trailhead 6.5 mi · Facility
Bear Valley Trailhead 7 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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