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El Prado Group

El Prado Ranger Cabin
EL PRADO GROUP
El Prado Group Campground
EL PRADO GROUP
EL PRADO GROUP

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About El Prado Group

El Prado Group Campground is a great mountain getaway just one hour east of San Diego, California in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. Campers can enjoy cooler temperatures, unique natural areas and an extensive trail system at this mountain facility from summer through early fall.

Number of accommodations: 4

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 22 to Oct 12

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

4 Sites Available

Site
Price
Big Sage, Loop: EL P
36 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Buckwheat, Loop: EL P
50 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Whitethorn, Loop: EL P
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Yerba Santa, Loop: EL P
32 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (12)

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

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Erin B

Verified

August 3, 2021 Stayed at: Yerba Santa, Loop: EL P

3

The bathrooms were filthy. I cleaned them myself. Otherwise, the site was great. Bring gloves, bleach, cleaner, soap, and sponges with you!

Erin B

Verified

August 3, 2021 Stayed at: Yerba Santa, Loop: EL P

3

The bathrooms were filthy. I cleaned them myself. Otherwise, the site was great. Bring gloves, bleach, cleaner, soap, and sponges with you!

Location El Prado Group

Address:
Descanso Ranger District
Alpine, CA, 91901
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 32.8869 / -116.456

Elevation: 1671 feet

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: June 3, 2026

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