El Prado Group Camp
Its 5 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Overnight Use:. El Prado Group Camp is a National Forest campground near Pine Valley, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 5
- Group sites
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 1
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Site driveways
- Pull-through
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
5 sites; 3 pull-through; the longest takes a 45 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sage | EL P | Group tent only area nonelectric | 45 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Big Sage |
| Buckwheat | EL P | Group tent only area nonelectric | 45 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Buckwheat |
| Manzanita | EL P | Group tent only area nonelectric | 40 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Manzanita |
| Whitethorn | EL P | Group tent only area nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Whitethorn |
| Yerba Santa | EL P | Group standard nonelectric | Not on record | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site Yerba Santa |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,506 ft
32.8897, -116.4539 in San Diego. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at El Prado Group Camp?
Sites at El Prado Group Camp are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231950).
How much does it cost to camp at El Prado Group Camp?
Camping at El Prado Group Camp costs Overnight Use:.
How many campsites does El Prado Group Camp have?
El Prado Group Camp has 5 campsites, including 5 group sites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at El Prado Group Camp?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at El Prado Group Camp.
Does El Prado Group Camp have RV hookups?
No. El Prado Group Camp has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at El Prado Group Camp?
Recreation.gov lists 3 pull-through sites at El Prado Group Camp: site Big Sage, site Buckwheat, and site Yerba Santa.
Are dogs allowed at El Prado Group Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at El Prado Group Camp.
Who manages El Prado Group Camp?
El Prado Group Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around El Prado Group Camp
Laguna Campground - Sites
- 72
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $35 per night
- Sites
- 3
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight:
Burnt Rancheria Campground - Sites
- 56
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $35 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Pine Valley and campgrounds in San Diego.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01