Campgrounds
Burnt Rancheria Campground
Mount laguna, CA
Burnt Rancheria Campground sits at about 6,000 feet in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area of Cleveland National Forest, roughly 50 miles east of San Diego along the Sunrise Scenic Byway. The campground has 109 sites spread across several loops, each with a table and fire ring, plus restrooms and coin-operated showers that run during the reservation season; there are no RV hookups or a dump station on-site, with the nearest dump station at the Buckman Springs Rest Area four miles east of Pine Valley on I-8.
The campground is wooded with an open oak grove and desert overlooks, and it sits right along a segment of the Pacific Crest Trail, making it a popular stop for hikers as well as campers. It's typically open from mid-April through October, with sites bookable through Recreation.gov or claimed first-come, first-served; a single site runs about $35 a night, with a $5 day-use parking fee for non-campers.
Common Questions
Does Burnt Rancheria Campground have RV hookups?
No, there are no RV hookups or a dump station on-site; the nearest dump station is at the Buckman Springs Rest Area.
When is Burnt Rancheria Campground open?
It's typically open from mid-April through October.