The Best Camping in San Diego County

The trek begins on the Otay Mountain Truck Trail at Pio Pico Resort & Campground. You can either park and hike the entire trail, or drive up to a point a couple miles and park before the road becomes steep and rough. The distance on here is if you hiked the whole way. If you have a 4-wheel dr...

PCT: Campo to Lake Morena is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Campo, California.

PCT: CA Section A - Campo to Warner Springs is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Campo, California.

From San Diego head East on Hwy 8 for roughly 60 miles to Buckman Springs Road (Exit 51). Take a right on Buckman Springs road an drive South for 10 miles. Turn right on CA-94 W (Campo Rd) and drive for 1.5 miles. After crossing the railroad tracks turn left on Forrest Gate Road. Take this road f...

PCT: Boulder Oaks to Pioneer Mail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Campo, California.

Harvey Moore Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Descanso, California.

Kubota Trail and Toyen Trail Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Lightning Ridge is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Mount Laguna, California.

Sunset to Big Laguna Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mount Laguna, California.

Paso Picacho, 5 miles north of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet. The most popular hikes start from this camp, including the 2 mile hike up Stonewall Peak (elevation 5,700 feet), and the 3.5 mile hike up Cuyamaca Peak (elevation 6,512 feet), both which offer breathtak...

This hike is one of the most popular in the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. When you reach Stonewall Peak's summit, enjoy the view of the surrounding park and nearby Lake Cuyamaca. The hike up the east side is a popular and relatively easy trail. Although you'll be gaining 800 feet, the hike is relat...

Pacific Crest Trail to Mount Laguna and Foster Point is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Laguna, California.

Desert View Interpretive Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Mount Laguna, California.

Monument Peak and Foster Point Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Laguna, California.

Kelly Ditch Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Julian, California.

Oriflamme Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Julian, California.