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About El Prado Group
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (15)
What Guests Are Saying
El Prado Group is praised as an excellent campsite, known for its beautiful, peaceful, and shady environment, making it ideal for group gatherings. Many visitors enjoy returning every other year. The main downside noted is the condition of the pit toilets, which some find unpleasant.
What Guests Are Saying
El Prado Group is praised as an excellent campsite, known for its beautiful, peaceful, and shady environment, making it ideal for group gatherings. Many visitors enjoy returning every other year. The main downside noted is the condition of the pit toilets, which some find unpleasant.
Review Summary
Virginia S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2026 • Stayed at: Whitethorn, Loop: EL P
Loved it. Beautiful. Camp Hosts were wonderful
Scott K
VerifiedAugust 18, 2026 • Stayed at: Buckwheat, Loop: EL P
The Buckwheat site is the best of these group sites. Plenty of space, great views of the forrest and the meadow. Great place to watch meteor showers also
Vanecia B
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: Yerba Santa, Loop: EL P
We had a wonderful stay at El Prado - Yerba Santa. The scenery was beautiful, and the campground was a great place to relax and enjoy nature. Robert and Jason, the campground hosts, were exceptional. They were welcoming, accommodating, and went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a positive experience. Even when a few campers weren't following the campground rules, they handled the situation professionally while making sure the rest of us could enjoy our stay. Their dedication and hospitality truly made a difference. We highly recommend this campground and look forward to staying here again.
Travis N
VerifiedDecember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: Buckwheat, Loop: EL P
Best group site in my opinion. I get it just for myself Sometimes.
Travis N
VerifiedDecember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: Buckwheat, Loop: EL P
Best group site in my opinion. I get it just for myself Sometimes.
Carol K
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: Big Sage, Loop: EL P
We love coming back to this group camp site every other year. It is shady, beautiful, peaceful, and just the right size for the group. The only downside are the pit toilets (flies and the smell) that our teens always complain about.
Carol K
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: Big Sage, Loop: EL P
We love coming back to this group camp site every other year. It is shady, beautiful, peaceful, and just the right size for the group. The only downside are the pit toilets (flies and the smell) that our teens always complain about.
Carina N
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: Yerba Santa, Loop: EL P
It's a nice campsite next to a beautiful meadow! My only complaints are that our bathrooms were closed so we had to walk and use another group site's bathroom, and that there was a problem with people rolling up and car camping in our designated parking lot, so using our campsite without permission.
Carina N
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: Yerba Santa, Loop: EL P
It's a nice campsite next to a beautiful meadow! My only complaints are that our bathrooms were closed so we had to walk and use another group site's bathroom, and that there was a problem with people rolling up and car camping in our designated parking lot, so using our campsite without permission.
Matt B
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: Whitethorn, Loop: EL P
The site was very large and had a good combination of shade and sun. A few flat spots for tents. One of the water spigots had a leak below ground. There was pooled up water leading away from this area which the yellow jackets congregated around. This has obviously been an issue for some time as there was some nice patches of green grass growing next to the little "pond." Bathrooms were pit toilets, but so much better than a porta-john. Firepit was large. Overall a good spot for a few families.
Location & Directions for El Prado Group
Descanso Ranger District, Alpine, CA 91901 United States
Elevation: 1,671 ft
Getting There
The campground is located 50 mi east of San Diego, California. Take I-8 to the Sunrise Highway (State Route S1) exit. Go approximately 15 mi north to Laguna/El Prado Campground, just beyond the 26 mi marker. Stop at the entrance station for inform...
The campground is located 50 mi east of San Diego, California. Take I-8 to the Sunrise Highway (State Route S1) exit. Go approximately 15 mi north to Laguna/El Prado Campground, just beyond the 26 mi marker. Stop at the entrance station for information and site location.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via I-8, with the Sunrise Highway (State Route S1) exit providing direct access approximately 15 miles north of I-8.
Policies & Rules
General
- To protect the Laguna Skipper butterfly, campers cannot enter the area behind the fence; cooperation is essential in order to keep these campsites open
- Click here for more information on the Cleveland National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- El Prado Group Camp and Laguna Campground share an entrance; no walk-ins are honored in El Prado Group Camp.
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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