Falcon Group
Closed — Temporarily closed due to the Airport Fire. Access to the campground from Ortega Highway is also restricted by CalTrans closures occurring every other weekend.
Forest Truck Trail and Road Closures
North Main Divide, Indian Truck Trail, and Maple Springs road have all been closed due to inclement weather. For additional updated conditions, visit Forest Truck Trail and Road Closures.
Prescribed Fires Begin on the Cleveland
The Cleveland National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall & winter. Work will continue through the spring as weather conditions allow.
Harmful Algal Bloom Caution - Cedar Creek Falls
Caution – Harmful Algae may be present at Cedar Creek Falls Pool.
Water Unavailable at Penny Pines Trailhead Spigot
Attention Hikers: There is currently NO WATER available at the Penny Pines Trailhead. The water spigot pump is broken and there is no estimated time of repair at this time. Be prepared to bring or seek out alternative water sources.
Airport Fire Burned Area Closure
The Cleveland NF has closed the Airport Fire burned area perimeter on the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. This closure prohibits going into or being upon any National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the boundaries of the closure.
Camping Stay Limits
This order prohibits extended camping in developed campgrounds, undeveloped areas, and maximum annual camping durations.
Cedar Creek Falls Forest Orders
Forest Order No. 02-23-02 closes the cliffs surrounding the falls, 02-23-03 requires visitors to have a permit to access the falls, 02-23-04 prohibits alcohol along the entirety of the trail system.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 7:47PM PST until December 30 at 1:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 65 mph possible below the passes. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur through and below the Cajon Pass and adjacent foothills, below the San Gorgonio Pass, and through the canyons of the Santa Ana Mountains.
About
Falcon Group Campground has three individual group campsites just off the scenic Ortega Highway in Southern California's Cleveland National Forest. Located at 3,300 feet elevation in the Santa Ana Mountains, the campground sits within a mixed forest and chaparral ecosystem. The three sites vary in capacity: Lupine accommodates 40 people and 8 vehicles, Sage holds 30 people and 6 vehicles, and Yarrow can host 70 people and 10 vehicles. The campground offers excellent access to hiking trails for all skill levels. The Falcon Trail, a 1.4-mile easy trail, connects directly to the campground, while the Trabuco Canyon Trail provides a scenic 6.8-mile backcountry hike. Mountain bikers can access the challenging San Juan Trail from adjacent Blue Jay Campground, which features steep switchbacks ascending toward Sugarloaf Mountain. The area's pleasant climate, scenery, and trail system make it popular with groups from the Los Angeles and San Diego regions. Lake Elsinore, the closest town, offers various shops and restaurants.
Directions
From US Highway 15, take State Highway 74 (Ortega Highway) in Lake Elsinore. Travel 6 miles west on Highway 74 and turn north on North Main Divide Road. Proceed 5 miles to Falcon Campground. From I-5, exit for Ortega Highway (State Highway 74) and travel east approximately 27 miles to North Main Divide Road. Turn north and proceed 5 miles to the campground. Note: Access is only available from the Lake Elsinore side due to CalTrans closures.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $120 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (951) 736-1811 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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