Corral Canyon Campground
Open year-round. Fire use restrictions are in effect through July 31, 2026, but campfires remain allowed in designated fire rings within the developed campground. No potable water is available; bring all water you need. Reservations required via Recreation.gov.
Tropical Storm Watch issued October 9 at 1:57PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Julian - Pine Valley * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 50 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind damage. - ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted, especially in coastal and valley locations that don't typically experience strong winds. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - sdcountyemergency.com
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:16PM PDT until October 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Deserts, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Tropical Storm Rachel will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain to all of San Diego County, Riverside County mountains and deserts, and San Bernardino County mountains and deserts. Maximum hourly rainfall rates of 0.50 to 0.60 inches per hour are possible for San Diego Coast and Valleys. Maximum hourly rainfall rates of 0.50 to 0.70 inches per hour are possible across area deserts and 0.70 to 1 inch per hour rates are possible across area mountains. Heaviest rainfall is most likely late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 2:08PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
HLSSGX This product covers EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA **Tropical Storm Rachel Will Bring Coastal Flooding, Wind, and Rain to Portions of Southern California Sunday** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Deserts, San Diego County Mountains, and San Diego County Valleys * STORM INFORMATION: - About 800 miles south-southwest of San Mateo Point CA or about 760 miles southwest of Mouth of Tijuana River CA - 23.3N 124.0W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement Northeast or 55 degrees at 7 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Rachel is currently 800 miles southwest of San Diego, moving northeast towards Northern Baja. Rachel is expected to make landfall somewhere near the US/Mexico Border late Saturday night. Tropical storm level impacts have the potential to reach San Diego County. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for all of San Diego County. The main concerns with Tropical Storm Rachel are coastal flooding, wind, and periods of heavy rain. The majority of impacts from the tropical storm are expected on Sunday. South swell from Tropical Storm Rachel will arrive on Sunday. The combination of the swell, increased onshore winds, and high tides over 7 feet will maintain a threat of coastal flooding and beach erosion along beaches in San Diego County. Surf on Sunday is currently expected to be 6 to 9 feet, decreasing to 3 to 6 feet for Monday and Tuesday. Confidence in impactful coastal flooding is high, with significant coastal flooding and beach erosion increasingly possible. Widespread rain is expected on Sunday from Tropical Storm Rachel. There is expected to be a gradient in rainfall amounts with the higher amounts on the southeastern side of the storm. We have the highest confidence that the heaviest rain will occur over San Diego county mountains and deserts. Peak rainfall rates of 0.50 to 0.60 inches are possible for the coast and valleys, 0.50 to 0.70 inches per hour possible for the deserts, and 0.70 to 1 inch per hour for the mountains. Current forecast has rainfall totals of 0.50 to 1.25 inches for the coast, valleys, and deserts and 1 to 2 inches for the mountains. Areas of flash and urban flooding are possible, especially where the maximum rainfall rates occur. The San Diego River at Fashion Valley is currently forecast to peak at 7.4 feet (which is just below monitor stage) Sunday afternoon. Those with interests near the San Diego River should continue to monitor. Increased winds are expected with the onset and passage of Tropical Storm Rachel. Sustained winds of 39+ mph are expected on the southeast side of the storm. Based on the current track, more southern and eastern parts of the county are most likely to see winds of this magnitude. Regardless, strong sustained winds and wind gusts can be expected on Sunday. Winds may be enhanced by local terrain with gusts 40 to 55 mph on the desert slopes of the mountains and into the deserts. Local gusts up to 60 mph possible on mountain ridges. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA. Potential impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted, especially in coastal and valley locations that don't typically experience strong winds. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across San Diego County. Potential impacts include: - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across San Diego County. * OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS: High tides over 7 ft, combined with high surf and gusty onshore winds will increase the threat for coastal flooding across area beaches. Additionally surf of 6 to 9 ft will create dangerous swimming conditions. There is increasing potential for significant coastal flooding and beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as near the ocean, in a low-lying or poor drainage area, or in a valley, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground. Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that are issued. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in San Diego CA around 8 PM PDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
About
Corral Canyon Campground provides a quiet base camp for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts exploring the Corral Canyon OHV Area in the Descanso Ranger District of Cleveland National Forest. The campground sits at approximately 3,400 feet elevation, tucked into an oak grove with manzanita providing additional shade. From the sites, campers enjoy sweeping views of chaparral-covered hills and desert terrain stretching for miles. The campground offers 19 standard nonelectric sites, including some double sites suitable for groups. Each site features a picnic table and fire ring. Two vault toilets serve the campground, and trash receptacles are provided. There is no potable water available at the campground or anywhere in the surrounding Corral Canyon and Bear Valley area; campers must bring all water they need. Trails depart directly from the campground, connecting to the greater OHV network. Green-stickered OHVs may ride year-round, while red-stickered vehicles are permitted October 1 through April 30. USFS-approved spark arresters are required on all motorized equipment year-round. The campground accommodates vehicles and trailers up to 27 feet in length.
Directions
From I-8, take exit 51 (Buckman Springs Road) and head southwest. Turn right onto Morena Stokes Valley Road and drive 5.8 miles to Four Corners Staging Area. Continue straight on Morena Stokes Valley Road for another 1.4 miles; the campground entrance is on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 27ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 27ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (619) 445-6235 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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