California | State Parks | San Diego County

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Descanso

Contact: 
12551 Highway 79 Descanso, CA 91916 Phone: 760-765-0755

Reservations Recommended.

Description: 
The park of over 26,000 acres offers camping and hiking in an oak woodland forest, with a sprinkling of pines and lovely meadows with creeks. There are over 100 miles of trails which accommodate hikers, bikers, and equestrians. The two family camps, Paso Picacho and Green Valley, are open and on the reservation system spring through fall. Green Valley sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet and has a creek which runs through the middle of the campground. more >

Hours: 
Dawn ‘til dusk.

Direction: 
East of San Diego, the park is on Highway 79, five miles north of I-8.

Activities: 
Bike Trails Exhibits and Programs Family Campsites Fishing Group Campsites Hike or Bike Campsites Hiking Trails Horseback Trails Wildlife Viewing

Facilities: 
Campers (Max. Length) 30' Lodging Parking Picnic Areas Restrooms RV Dump Station Supplies Trailers (Max. Length) 30' Visitor Center

Reservations Recommended.