| elevation: 4640' | population: 160 |
 The west of Anza Borrego Desert State Park & close to San Diego. |
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Contact Ranger: 760 / 765-0755
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Campgrounds
To make a reservation at Rancho
Cuyamaca campground, click these choices:
| campground | elev. |
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veg | toilet | water | |
| Green Valley | 4500' | 81 | oaks | flush | piped | ReserveUSA |
| Los Caballos Horse Camp | 4800' | 16 | oaks | flush | piped | ReserveUSA |
| Paso Picacho | 4900' | 85 | oaks | flush | piped | ReserveUSA |
A nearby alternative is Laguna Mountains area of Cleveland National Forest
Primitive
Camping
NO primitive car camping is allowed due to population & high fire danger.
Hiking
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| [Highest peak around] Julian Hwy.79 south to trailhead on left, across from Paso Picacho campground OR I-8 north exit Hwy.79 & drive north to trailhead on rightside |
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Cuyamaca |
 Nature Guide to the Mtns of SoCal |
 Ski Tours in SoCal |
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 Wine Tasting in San Diego & Beyond |
 California's Wilderness Areas: Mtns & Coastal Ranges |
Stargazing is best done far from city lights. Even tho San Diego eastern edge is creeping its way out, this mountain region is still the best & closest spot for San Diegians to get a good sky. Anza Borrego to the east is the other option if the chilly weather sets in or if the crowds are too thick here.
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