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The Best Camping in Julian

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Top camping spots in and near Julian

  • Julian, California

    Kelly Ditch Trail

    11.76 mi / 2500 ft gain
    Kelly Ditch Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Julian, California.
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  • Julian, California

    Oriflamme Canyon Trail

    16.08 mi / 2835 ft gain
    Oriflamme Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Julian, California.
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  • Julian, California

    Hike Stonewall Peak

    4.7
    3.82 mi / 820 ft gain
    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...
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  • Julian, California

    Camping at Paso Picacho

    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...
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  • Ranchita, California

    Pinyon Ridge Trail to Mount Wilson

    10.47 mi / 1552 ft gain
    Pinyon Ridge Trail to Mount Wilson is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Ranchita, California.
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  • Descanso, California

    Harvey Moore Trail

    9.59 mi / 1165 ft gain
    Harvey Moore Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Descanso, California.
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  • Julian, California

    Pictograph Trail

    2.65 mi / 328 ft gain
    Pictograph Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mount Laguna, California.
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  • Mount Laguna, California

    Sunset to Big Laguna Loop

    5.5 mi / 427 ft gain
    Sunset to Big Laguna Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mount Laguna, California.
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  • Mount Laguna, California

    Lightning Ridge

    1.64 mi / 233 ft gain
    Lightning Ridge is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Mount Laguna, California.
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  • Borrego Springs, California

    Maidenhair Falls via Hellhole Canyon Trail

    5.06 mi / 1060 ft gain
    Maidenhair Falls via Hellhole Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Borrego Springs, California.
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  • Mount Laguna, California

    Monument Peak and Foster Point Loop Trail

    7.94 mi / 1040 ft gain
    Monument Peak and Foster Point Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Laguna, California.
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  • Borrego Springs, California

    Camping in Anza-Borrego State Park

    5.0
    With over 600,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in the contiguous United States. 500 miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas and miles of hiking trails provide visitors with an unparalleled opportunity to experience the wonders of the Colorado Desert. The park i...
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  • Mount Laguna, California

    Pacific Crest Trail to Mount Laguna and Foster Point

    5.95 mi / 623 ft gain
    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.
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  • Mount Laguna, California

    Desert View Interpretive Trail

    0.99 mi / 125 ft gain
    Desert View Interpretive Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Mount Laguna, California.
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  • Julian, California

    Agua Caliente Hot Spring

    5.0
    1.53 mi / 164 ft gain
    Agua Caliente Hot Spring is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Julian, California.
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  • Julian, California

    Moonlight Canyon

    1.71 mi / 338 ft gain
    Moonlight Canyon is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Laguna, California.
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