Campgrounds
Lake Jennings Campground
10108 Bass Rd, Lakeside, CA
Lake Jennings Campground, at 10108 Bass Road in Lakeside, California, is the Helix Water District's 97-space campground on Lake Jennings in San Diego County's East County backcountry, open year-round, seven days a week. Sites include 35 full-hookup spots with water, electric, and sewer, 17 partial-hookup sites with electricity and water, 44 non-hookup tent sites, and a larger Super Site for bigger groups, with reservations handled through lakejennings.org.
The campground provides restrooms and hot showers around the clock, along with firewood and ice for sale, free WiFi, a playground, and games like horseshoes and ping pong. Lake Jennings itself supports fishing, hiking, and picnicking, and the district also maintains a separate day-use recreation area on Harritt Road nearby, making the campground a practical overnight base for travelers exploring San Diego's eastern foothills.