Camp in the Laguna Recreation Area - Listed here are four good campgrounds in or near the Laguna Mountains. Our favorite is Burnt Rancheria where camping spaces are nicely separated, the staff is very helpful and the best portions of the Pacific Crest Trail within San Diego County touch the perimeter of the campground. Open camping is allowed just outside the recreation area in Cleveland National Forest.

Group Camping the Easy Way - Here is a list of almost 30 campgrounds in San Diego County. The list is a useful (but incomplete) reference guide to San Diego's campgrounds. In addition, if you have a group of 15 or more people, the Camping Pros (they sponsor the list) will do everything for you so you can relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Camping Near Julian - RV or Tent - Camp or hook up your RV at Stagecoach Trails near Julian. Horses are welcome here.

Primitive Camping and RV Near Mount Palomar - There are five National Forest campgrounds near Mount Palomar. Here is a brief description of the essential information.

Family and Equestrian Camping - Tent camping is supplemented by five primitive cabins in the heart of an evergreen forest. Hike to nearby Stonewall Peak for a spectacular view of the deserts and mountains.

Camp in our County Campgrounds - County Parks are often less crowded than the better known campgrounds. Some are of particular historical interest (Vallecito Stage Station is the site of a reconstructed stage coach stop, and Portrero Park was home to the Kumeyaay indians for example).

Go Desert Camping in Anza Borrego - There are 12 campgrounds in Anza Borrego State Park. Open camping is also allowed. Spring and Fall are ideal times to camp.

Camping and a History Lesson - Motorhomes, campers, tents and trailers are accomodated here. Explore an old adobe house, ride horses, picnic by the lake, and visit the nearby Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum.

Camp at Tamarisk Grove - You will find maps and an information office at this out-of-the-way campground.

Camp in an Indian Reservation - Tow your 4WD (note: no motorcycles or ATVs allowed off road) and park in a primitive campground. Many of the dirt roads are accessible by 2WD. The terrain ranges from high desert to evergreen forest. The reservation contains the highest mountain in San Diego County. A bit crowded on the big holidays. RVs allowed in primitive sites.

RV and Tent Camping on another Indian Reservation - Manzanita Campground on the Manzanita Indian Reservation provides primitive tent or RV camping on their land. Horses welcome -- pipe corals are included.

Camp at the Beach - San Elijo State Beach has 171 campsites for tents and RVs. Make reservations in advance, this campground is very popular as a tourist destination.

More Beach Camping - South Carlsbad State Beach has 222 campsites for RVs and tents. As with other San Diego beach campgrounds, advanced reservations are generally necessary.

Camp at Silver Strand State Beach - Silver Strand State Beach is a popular camping spot for tents and RVs. Reservations are advised.