El Prado Group

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Cleveland National Forest

Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · Cleveland National Forest Fees: - A reservation charge is added to the price of the site. - Fee varies with site Season: Memorial Day Weekend to Columbus Day Weekend Status: closed Reservations: Toll Free 1-877-444-6777(International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) on-line at http://www.recreation.gov Overview El Prado Group Campground is a great mountain getaway just one hour east of San Diego, California in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. Campers can enjoy cooler temperatures, unique natural areas and an extensive trail system at this mountain facility from summer through early fall. Recreation The Laguna Mountain Recreation Area is known for great horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking trails. Visitors can get their boots dusty on the Laguna Meadow Trail system or access a segment of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from Mexico, through California and north to Canada. Within the campground is the El Prado Cabin which was built in 1911 and was the first Ranger's cabin in the Cleveland National Forest. Step back in time and enjoy this historical feature in the campground. Families can learn about the area's flora and fauna by attending educational… Getting there: The campground is located 50 miles east of San Diego, California. Take I-8 to the Sunrise Highway (State Route S1) exit. Go approximately 15 miles north to Laguna/El Prado Campground, just beyond the 26 mile marker. Stop at the entrance station for information and site location. Phone: 619-445-6235 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231950 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Descanso Recreation, Recreation.gov