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Burnt Rancheria Campground

Campground · National forest in San Diego County, California. Run by USFS.

56Campsites
2.8 miTo Big Laguna Lake
99 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorUSFS
AgencyUSDA Forest Service (Cleveland National Forest)
Campsites56
Site types48 standard, no electric, 8 tent only no electric
Longest RV/trailer site99 ft
Electric hookupsNo
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
ShowersYes
ToiletsYes
Drinking waterYes
Wi-FiNo
Dogs allowedYes
FeeYes
Phone(619) 473-0120
Websitewww.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232278
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Burnt Rancheria Campground

Burnt Rancheria Campground is located 50 miles east of San Diego at the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area in Southern California, right off the Sunrise Scenic Byway. Campers can enjoy hiking, viewing unique birds and wildlife and enjoying cooler temperatures at this mountain facility in Cleveland National Forest, open from mid-April through October. Recreation Day hiking and picnicking are most popular at Burnt Rancheria. The facility provides easy access to a segment of the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile national scenic trail that runs from Mexico to Canada. Hiking and horseback riding are allowed on the trail.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Burnt Rancheria Campground is in San Diego County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.