EL PRADO GROUP
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 619-445-6235
- Coordinates
- 32.8869, -116.4556
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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 programs at nearby Laguna Campground. A visitor center is a few miles down the road. Facilities The campground is made up of five well-spaced individual group sites in a peaceful setting adjacent to Laguna Campground. One of the group sites, Yerba Santa, is accessible and includes four tent sites. Each site can accommodate a varying number of guests ranging between 30 to 50 people, and allows a 40-ft. maximum RV length. The facility provides drinking water, flush and vault toilets and a large parking area. Part of the campground is fenced off to protect the habitat of the endangered Laguna Skipper butterfly. Visitors are asked to respect the fence boundary and comply with the maximum site occupancy. Natural Features The campground sits at an elevation of 5,600 ft. in the Laguna Mountains. It is forested with pines and oaks that provide plenty of shade. The area is home to many species of birds, as well as the endangered Laguna Skipper butterfly. Contact Info This location is staffed. Please call (619) 354-8776 to speak with local staff. Nearby Attractions The Pacfic Crest National Scenic Trail, Noble Canyon National Recreation Trail, Mount Laguna Information Center
From the managing agency.
Is EL PRADO GROUP free?
We do not have a fee on record for EL PRADO GROUP. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to EL PRADO GROUP?
EL PRADO GROUP is at 32.8869, -116.4556. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- El Prado Group Camp0.2 mi
- Laguna Campground0.4 mi
- LAGUNA0.5 mi
- HORSE HEAVEN GROUP0.9 mi
- Horse Heaven Group Campground0.9 mi
- Wooded Hill Group Camp2.8 mi
- WOODED HILL GROUP2.8 mi
- Burnt Rancheria Campground2.9 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
