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Dos Picos County Park

Dos Picos means “Two Peaks” in Spanish. Dos Picos County Park is a beloved landmark and campsite in Ramona, encircled by a quaint ranchland and steep rugged slopes. This park offers upscale tent camps, RVs, cabins and a youth group space. While sitting at campfire rings in the evenings, you can hear sounds of barns and horned owls. Supporting the abundant wildlife are live oaks, chaparrals and verdant open grasslands where you can enjoy the secluded atmosphere and challenging hikes. Dos Picos County park provides charming views of Mt Woodson, making their event space ideal for romantic weddings and corporate meetings. Read More

This Marine corps museum has marine aircrafts and artifacts on display. One can go around looking for tours with professionals describing the aircraft and also enjoy the view of the museum. This place hosts multiple events like the Picnic with a Pilot, Open Cockpit Days, Military Working Dogs Events, Military Art-NASA Logos Exhibits and the Student Art Exhibit. All these events are free and there is no entry fee as well. The outdoor exhibit has 31 aircrafts, multiple vehicles and indoor galleries for the display of art work, photographs, uniforms and artefacts. Read More

Green Valley Area Campground is one of Southern California’s best campgrounds for birdwatching, hiking and photography. It is home to endangered wildlife like coyotes, possums and raccoons along with herons, ducks, hawks, bluebirds and woodpeckers. Alongside beautiful sites for trailers, tents and RVs, this area also boasts of 15 specially-equipped sites for equestrian facilities with corrals. A creek runs through the middle of Green Valley Area Campground and has some natural swimming holes from plunging canyon waterfalls. Lake Cuyamaca in the vicinity offers boating, fishing and spectacular mountain views. You can enjoy interpretive programs in summer at this idyllic valley. Read More

Tucked into tranquil tropical suburbs, Kumeyaay Lake Campground is a popular camping spot in northeast San Diego and offers shady sites for RVs, tents, trailers and campervans. With the Old Mission Dam and Kumeyaay Nature Trails around, this beautiful campground opens to several nature trails for hiking, cycling and horseback riding. You can enjoy challenging treks to the state park’s 5 historic peaks and encounter naturally formed swimming holes and waterfalls on your venture. At the summit, indulge in panoramic views of the grassland and birdwatching. Lake Murray in the area has picturesque shores with fishing opportunities. Their visitor and interpretive center are well worth stopping by. Read More

Laguna Campground, a favorite location for backpackers in Northern San Diego, boasts of an extensive trail system through picturesque forests and grasslands. Best visited during summer, this mountaintop camp boasts of cool temperatures till fall. The area is surrounded by mature oaks, pines, cedars, chaparrals and native Californian wildflowers, creating a welcoming retreat for pitching tents, RVs and caravans. Equipped with campfire rings, firepits, grates and picnic tables, the sites within forested meadows are paradise for photographers and adventure aficionados. Guests are allowed to bring their own firewood and light up a sumptuous barbecue for grilled delights. You can enjoy hiking and mountain biking along the campground’s exhilarating Laguna Meadow Trail past Big and Little Laguna Lakes. This is a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching in the Cleveland National Forest. There are 5 loops for hiking starting at the Laguna Campground itself. On consulting with the hosts, you can arrange equestrian hikes at the Pacific Crest Trail. You can spot vibrant, endangered butterflies like Laguna Skipper Butterfly at the camps and well-maintained picnic spots. History buffs would love visiting El Prado Cabin, the oldest one in the forest built in 1911, now housing a mini museum. Read More

Lake Jennings Campground is a delightful weekend getaway with hookups and well-kept primitive tents, offering rustic ambience and panoramic views of Lake Jennings and the surrounding semi-arid mountains. Their most attractive feature is a large, modern pavilion for picnics, bonfires and enjoying mouthwatering grills. In contrast to most campgrounds in the area, Lake Jennings is a magnet for children owing to indoor games areas and an enclosed playground. At the floating and launching docks, you can see many tourists enjoying fishing, bird watching and paddle boating. The flat terrain makes hiking an easy job through Sentry Point and Hermit Cove. For events like large family picnics, you can rent the entire Lake Jennings Campground to accommodate 600 guests, party tents and mini pavilions. When you run out of firewood, camping supplies, snacks and fishing bait, you can easily purchase them at the quaint Bait and Tackle Shop near the entrance. Lake Jennings Campground is also popular for hosting weddings and executive meets. They have a posh banquet space called “The Gazebo” and outdoor catering services for 200 guests at a shady glen beside the lake. Nearby attractions include off-leash dog beaches along the lengthy Pacific coastline, Californian wineries and bakeries. Read More

Lilac Oaks Campground is an idyllic San Diego getaway boasting of campsites and contemporary amenities, set against the riveting backdrop of nature trails, three lakes and great drive through spots. Living up to its name, this campground has a breathtaking lavender field and plenty of RV or tented sites. Yellow Deli on site serves multi-cuisine delights and grilled food. Lilac Oaks Campground is also a famous hiking spot for having the deepest ravines in Southern California. After your hikes, you can enjoy a rejuvenating plunge at the outdoor pool with otters and penguins and play games at the arcade and basketball court. Read More

Mission Trails Regional Park is the seventh largest urban park in America with vast open space, rugged canyons and lofty hills. Having natural and man-made recreational areas, it is one of the most frequently visited hiking and picnic destinations in California. It is also home to Kumeyaay Lake, a quaint spot with surrounding campsites. With the San Diego River flowing through the center, Mission Trails Regional Park has picture-perfect swimming holes at Old Mission Dam, equestrian routes and nature trails. Lined with woodlands of pines, sages, riparians, oaks and chaparrals, the park boasts of protected Californian wildflower reserves. Lake Murray in the park is a hotspot for boating, birdwatching and enjoying romantic weddings at the event space. The Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor and Interpretive Center is home to an iconic art gallery, a library and a large Blu-ray theater. Cowles Mountain is a beloved hiking spot with spectacular waterfalls cascading out of canyon formations which are ideal for rock climbing and cliff jumping. The park is also home to San Diego’s 5 best peaks worth challenging hikes and mesmerizing vistas. Tourists often pitch their tents and picnic tables at Cowles Mountain for admiring panoramic views of San Diego city and skyline. Read More

Tucked into vibrant shrubs and wildflowers of west Carlton Hills, Mulberry Loop Campground offers well-maintained lakeside areas with picnic tables for pitching tents, RVs and caravans. With amazing views of surrounding woodlands and soothing cold climate, this ranchland is ideal for hiking, mountain biking and photography. There are several pristine creeks crossing the site used as natural sources of water while the central lake is a hub of trout fishing. Mulberry Loop Campground has over five loops that lead to spectacular canyon formations and lush green oak forests creating a perfect retreat for rock climbing, bonfires and viewing the primitive San Carlos village afront. Read More

Located within the East Miramar landscape, Mux Hill is a semi-arid ranchland with a quaint town and posh restaurants. Boasting of immense forested open space, this neighborhood is a hotspot for camping, hiking and relishing unique Californian dishes. Most of the hiking trails offer exhilarating, boulder-strewn dirt roads, also ideal for horseback riding and enjoying a relaxed drive while watching wildlife. You can stay at stylish resorts with swimming pools and modern amenities while RVs are better suited for adventure enthusiasts looking for accommodation in the woodlands. Mux Hill is also a scenic spot for celebrating weddings and parties against the riveting backdrops of lakes and shady glens. Read More