Horse Heaven Group Campground
Horse Heaven Group Campground

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

3 total sites

Tent Sites

3 sites

About Horse Heaven Group

Contrary to its name, Horse Heaven Group Campground has no equestrian sites. Instead, this tent-only facility can accommodate gatherings of up to 100 people. It provides a great mountain getaway for city dwellers to relax and enjoy cool summer temperatures, hiking and other outdoor recreation, just one hour east of San Diego.

Number of accommodations: 3

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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3 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 1BUTR, Loop: BUTR Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 1HOLL, Loop: HOLL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 1LUPI, Loop: LUPI Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (10)

What Guests Are Saying

Horse Heaven Group offers a spacious and beautiful campsite perfect for groups, with convenient parking and nearby bathrooms. Guests appreciate the proximity to hiking trails and enjoy exclusive use of the site. However, some find the distance to the fire ring inconvenient for group activities. Overall, it provides a positive outdoor experience.

Review Summary

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Glen M

Verified

September 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 1BUTR, Loop: BUTR

5

The only downside to this campground is the toilets. By the ed of the season they are in bad shape.

Bernadette R

Verified

June 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 1BUTR, Loop: BUTR

5

Buttercup at Horse Haven is a fantastic spot for large groups. I loved the layout—the social area and fire pit are set apart from the lower tent area, which creates a perfect separation of space. There is plenty of parking, the site feels incredibly private, and my T-Mobile reception was great throughout our stay. Highly recommend; we can't wait to return!

Jade W

Verified

August 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 1BUTR, Loop: BUTR

5

Great space, perfect for a group to enjoy the outdoors.

Roberto F

Verified

July 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 1BUTR, Loop: BUTR

5

Camp site is very nice and big. Has a nice parking lot to fit plenty of cars. Bathrooms very close to the campsite. Only down side I did not particularly like was that the fire ring is very far away from the campsite site itself which was very irritating to have to walk all our wood to the area and be so far away from our camping group just to have a camp fire… not ideal at all.

Raad J

Verified

July 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 1LUPI, Loop: LUPI

5

The site was beautiful and within short distance to other beautiful hiking sites. We were a group of friends and had an amazing time having the site just to ourselves. The drive was about just a little over an hour from downtown San Diego. Very grateful for the experience!!

Jeff U

Verified

June 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 1LUPI, Loop: LUPI

5

Excellent annual experience as usual.

Israel O

Verified

July 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 1LUPI, Loop: LUPI

5

Great amount of space for a large group. I would say the amount allowed is the max that would fit whereas some places often list a small amount allowed where more can fit. The bathrooms were pretty clean and there were 2 sets of 2 equalling 4 toilets. Two water spouts and plenty of isolation.

Cristen L

Verified

July 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 1BUTR, Loop: BUTR

3

Upon arrival at Butter Cup we found it somewhat littered and a damaged table bench.

April A

Verified

July 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 1BUTR, Loop: BUTR

5

The campground is great. Lot of areas to hike and explore. Beautiful trees. We had a great time.
As a positive criticism, I'll say bathrooms have to be remodel. The campgrounds nearby have beautiful bathrooms. This camp doesn't.
Also, there should be an overflow parking area. The campsites can accommodate up to 100 people but not enough parking.

Quentin S

Verified

January 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 1BUTR, Loop: BUTR

4

The outhouse could use some updating but otherwise the campsite is wonderful.

Location & Directions for Horse Heaven Group

Descanso Ranger District, Alpine, CA 91901 United States

Elevation: 1,726 ft

Nearest town

Alpine, CA - 28 mi

About 33 min to downtown

Highway access

Horse Heaven Group Campground is accessible via California State Route 94, which is approximately 12 miles to the north. Additionally, Interstate 8 can be accessed from SR 94.

Policies & Rules

General

  • No equestrian camping at this facility
  • No first-come, first-served sites; reservations required
  • Click here to learn more about 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.
  • Overnight camping facilities only, no day use allowedGroup sites are managed by Westrek Services (Concessionaire). Host available at Laguna campground.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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