Paso Picacho Campground is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Southern California, providing a serene retreat for nature lovers. Located just an hour from San Diego, this campground offers a unique blend of accessibility and seclusion, allowing visitors to experience the tranquility of higher elevations while being close to urban amenities.
Set at 5,000 feet above sea level, the campground features a cooler climate, perfect for escaping the summer heat. Snowfall is common in winter, adding a magical touch to the landscape. The area is ideal for hiking enthusiasts, with well-maintained trails that cater to all skill levels.
Promo highlights include discounted rates during off-peak seasons and special packages for groups. The location is perfect for families and nature enthusiasts seeking adventure and relaxation.
Experience the charm of Paso Picacho Campground, where nature meets comfort, offering an unforgettable camping experience in California's scenic mountains.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
RV camping
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Credit cards
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Paid parking lot
Dogs allowed
Great spot to get away, only an hour from San Diego, but you feel like you are someplace else. You are up at 5,000 feet, and it does get cold at night. It had snowed up there just a week before we went camping. The trails are great. Check out campsite sizes ahead of time to make sure your trailer fits. The restrooms were clean. They have a dump station on the way out.
Always a good campground with great tent sites with reasonably flat spots for tents and good hiking trails nearby. They even have hot water and showers. Firewood is also available for purchase. We had a good time and did some glamping style camp cooking.
The campsite is super clean. Cleanest bathroom I've seen at a camp site. That's my number one pet peave. There's so many trees I can hang my hammock and very shady everywhere. We stayed at camp site P36
This is a gorgeous campground with clean bathrooms, wonderful access to hiking trails very close and large campsites that are generally flat. With that being said, things to consider - They’ve got an ice building however do not take credit card/debit card bring cash. - They also charge $10.00 for an extra car which isn’t disclosed upon reservation. It says, you’re allowed up to two cars but when you get there they’ll in a predatory way, charge you $10.00 for that second vehicle. That’s really not cool.
I love camping and this is a decent camp ground area but lacks decent additional parking(it has overflow parking but a small area and limited to how many in your group can use it) and lacks water within walking distance to the park. Green Valley Falls is a much better choice. Paso Picacho has hot showers that you can buy tokens for (1 token For 2 min shower, 2(or 4?) tokens for $1). The showers are not well maintained most with no lighting for night use or much water pressure. The showers for disability access have both lights and higher pressure but the stalls don't seem to get cleaned too often, so make sure you bring sandals. Ice and firewood are avail for purchase during daytime hours. Many sites are on uneven ground or a hillside so plan appropriately. Not much room for large camper vehicles. Has a nice hiking trail across the highway from the campsite (see pictures) that takes an average 45 to hike up to the top only about 600' Elevation gain.