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Oakoasis County Preserve Campsite Introduce

Nestled in the serene canyon of Lakeside, CA, Oakoasis County Preserve Campsite offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from urban convenience. Ideal for families with young children, this campsite provides ample space for kids to explore freely while being shielded from city noise.

The campsite features flush toilets and one shower, ensuring basic amenities for comfort. A large covered group dining area with picnic tables and a charcoal grill makes meal preparation enjoyable, though note that sinks and gas lines are unavailable. Ranger approval is needed for using the 115V AC plug with an extension cord.

Adjacent trails offer well-maintained paths shaded by trees, perfect for family hikes. The trail leads to a stunning overlook of the reservoir, making it a favorite for both day hikers and campers seeking outdoor adventures.

  • Families love the spacious area allowing kids to roam safely.
  • Convenient location with easy access for San Diegans.
  • Cute, friendly rangers who ensure visitors stay hydrated despite water system issues.
  • Excellent for small group activities and weekend getaways.
  • One critique from reviewers: the well water is currently non-potable due to ongoing treatment system issues.

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Customer Reviews

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James
Jan 25, 2025

This campsite is only open to non-profits. I attended a Cub scout campout here. For San Diegans this place is extremely convenient. For a weekend getaway with a pack of little ones the place is great. You can see there was a lot of investment in this park. Unfortunately the well system has struggled to remove microorganisms that make the well water not potable. The bathrooms have operational flush toilets, but the sinks and camp taps have been taped off while they continue to work on getting the bromine treatment system to produce consistent results. In the meantime the super friendly rangers help keep your jugs topped off. All that said, just about anyone in San Diego could drive home and shower if so desired. While being so close, it is nestled well into the canyon away from the sprawling housing and freeway noise. The place just accommodates a single group, so little ones are free to roam the space without disturbing strangers. There are day hikers passing through. The trail is well maintained and brings you to a beautiful overlook above the reservoir. Most of the trail is shaded beneath trees. A great hike for small children. There is a huge covered group dining area with an outdoor kitchen space. No sinks or gas lines. A good sized charcoal grill setup and lots of counter space. There are plenty of picnic tables. There is a 115V AC plug that may be accessed with an extension cord. Requires ranger approval, I believe. It's a beautiful space for a quick weekend outing with small children. If only they could get that water system working correctly.

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Henry Tran
Oct 08, 2019

Good campsite. Plenty of space. Flushing toilets and one shower.

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Jason Stern
Mar 02, 2024

Amazing campground. Ranger Keith is super helpful. Highly recommend for any scouts

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Golden Child
Aug 31, 2019

Nice area for hikes or just a nice walk with your fourlegged friends just keep them safe by keeping them leashed for their protection

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Russell Ryan
Feb 12, 2024

Bad service on the phone. Rude To talk to. Wouldn’t stay here at all