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The Best Camping in Lake Elsinore

Looking for the best camping in Lake Elsinore? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Lake Elsinore. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top camping spots in and near Lake Elsinore

  • Lake Elsinore, California

    San Juan Loop

    2.12 mi / 335 ft gain
    San Juan Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Elsinore, California.
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  • Lake Elsinore, California

    Hike Bear Canyon Trail to Sitton Peak

    6.4 mi / 2200 ft gain
    A MUST hike for any orange country resident! The hike starts of off Ortega HWY 74 at the Bear Canyon Trail head on the same side of the road as the Ortega oaks candy store. Its recommended you park in the lot across the street from the trail head (tip:there is a working water spicket in the parki...
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  • Murrieta, California

    Fisherman's Camp Loop and Tenaja Falls

    6.8 mi / 1017 ft gain
    Fisherman's Camp Loop and Tenaja Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Elsinore, California.
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  • Murrieta, California

    Fishermans Camp Trail

    3.13 mi / 853 ft gain
    Fishermans Camp Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Elsinore, California.
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  • Lake Elsinore, California

    San Juan Trail to Los Pinos Trail Loop

    21.79 mi / 5341 ft gain
    San Juan Trail to Los Pinos Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Trabuco Canyon, California.
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  • Trabuco Canyon, California

    Camping at Live Oak Grove

    5.0
    Located within an hour's drive of Orange County and much of the Inland Empire, with dozens of trails winding through and above the beautiful and serene Bell Canyon. One could camp an entire week here and never hike the same trail twice. Take the high road and hike the scenic East or West Ridge Tr...
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  • Rancho Santa Margarita, California

    Mesa Trail

    1.72 mi / 194 ft gain
    Mesa Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Trabuco Canyon, California.
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  • San Diego County, California

    Camp On the Abandoned Santa Margarita Lookout Helipad

    4.2
    Starting in Murrieta, CA you don't have to venture far to enjoy a beautiful view and less light polluted skies.From Murrieta on the I-15 freeway you're going to want to take the Clinton Kieth Road exit and head west. If you're low on gas make sure to fill up at the 7 Eleven on the left corner. Th...
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  • San Clemente, California

    Camp at San Mateo Campground

    5.0
    San Onofre State Beach, best known for its famous surf breaks, additionally offers two well equipped campgrounds.San Onofre Bluffs has fire pits and picnic tables, as well as outdoor showers, chemical toilets, and an RV dump station. Swimming and surfing are popular here.Further inland from the b...
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  • Corona, California

    Scully Ridge Trail

    9.72 mi / 1673 ft gain
    Scully Ridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Chino Hills, California.
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  • Yorba Linda, California

    Hike the Scully Ridge Trail

    9.7 mi / 2027 ft gain
    This trail offers solitude and serene quiet as you work your way into the hills. If you visit this area after heavy rains, the falls will be running. The trail is open year-round and is shared by hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and horseback riders. You can also camp in certain areas in C...
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  • Temecula, California

    Eagle Crag via Agua Tibia Loop

    25.25 mi / 6053 ft gain
    Eagle Crag via Agua Tibia Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Temecula, California.
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  • Temecula, California

    Agua Tibia Full Loop Trail

    19.91 mi / 4639 ft gain
    Agua Tibia Full Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Temecula, California.
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  • Laguna Beach, California

    Laurel Canyon, Laurel Spur, Willow Trail Loop

    3.41 mi / 682 ft gain
    Laurel Canyon, Laurel Spur, Willow Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Aliso Viejo, California.
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  • Laguna Beach, California

    Big Bend Trail to Old Emerald Trail to Upper Moro Campground

    7.83 mi / 1755 ft gain
    Big Bend Trail to Old Emerald Trail to Upper Moro Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Laguna Beach, California.
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  • Newport Beach, California

    Pacific Ridge, Moro Canyon and Boomer Ridge Trail Loop

    9.96 mi / 1138 ft gain
    Pacific Ridge, Moro Canyon and Boomer Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Newport Coast, California.
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