Horse Heaven Group
Closed for the season. The campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. Reservations required through Recreation.gov.
National Forest System Roads
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Elevated Fire Use Restrictions
Campfire, charcoal fire restrictions. Smoking area restrictions. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame as well as discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun restrictions.
About
Horse Heaven Group Campground is a tent-only group facility nestled in the pines at 5,600 feet elevation within the Laguna Mountains of Cleveland National Forest. Located about 50 miles east of San Diego, it provides a mountain escape with cool summer temperatures for groups ranging from 40 to 100 people across three separate sites: Lupine, Buttercup, and Hollyhock. Despite the name, the campground has no equestrian sites or horse facilities. The area is known for excellent hiking opportunities, including access to a segment of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail and the Big Laguna Trail System. Mountain biking and wildlife viewing are also popular activities. The campground is managed by Westrek Services and operates seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. This is an overnight camping facility only with no day use permitted. Vault toilets are available but potable water is not available at this site. Pets are allowed and campfires are permitted in designated areas, though fire restrictions may be imposed during hot, dry conditions.
Directions
From San Diego, take I-8 east to the Sunrise Highway exit. Continue approximately 14 miles on Sunrise Highway until you see the Horse Heaven Group Campground sign, then turn onto the campground entrance road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.DescansoRD@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (619) 445-6235 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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