Cibbets Flat Campground
Cibbets Flat Campground is a remote camping destination in the southern Laguna Mountains, south of Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Access to the campground is off Interstate 8 and 5 miles north on Kitchen Creek Road. The campground serves as a stopping spot for hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail, which is 0.8 miles southeast of the campground on Fred Canyon Road. (Use the PCT button to find information about the Pacific Crest Trail at Cibbets Flat Campground.)
Cibbets Flat Campground has 24 single campsites which are available first-come, first-served. Campsites are nicely shaded by mature oaks. Campsites 19-22 require a short walk from the parking area and offer nice privacy. In the spring when Kitchen Creek is flowing at its best, the stream offers soothing views of the water cursing among the rocks.
| Cibbets Flat Campground Basics |
| Cibbets Flat Campground Location: |
5 miles north of Interstate 8 on Kitchen Creek Road |
| Elevation: |
4,160 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: |
61 miles east of San Diego - 1:15 minutes |
| Number of Campsites: |
24 |
| Open - Closed: |
Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: |
8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: |
1 vehicles, fee for additional vehicles |
| Pets: |
On leash, always attended |
| Descanso Ranger District: |
(619) 445-6235 |
| Reservations |
| No Reservations: |
All campsites at Cibbets Flat Campground are firs-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: |
27 feet |
| Accessible Sites: |
None designated |
| Fees: |
$14 per night per single site |
| Check-in, check-out: |
2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Cibbets Flat Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
Picnic table, fire ring, no hook-ups |
| Campground: |
Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: |
No |
| Dump station: |
in Buckman Rest Area on I-8 |
| Attractions near Cibbets Flat Campground: |
Enjoy hiking or horseback riding on the Pacific Crest Trail. Visit the Golden Acorn Casino and Travel Center (7 miles SE on I-8 from its junction with Kitchen Creek Rd.) for dining and gaming. Head north to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. |
Pacific Crest Trail Information
Trail Miles Northbound from PCT Junction at Fred Canyon Rd.
Trail Miles Southbound from PCT Junction at Fred Canyon Rd.
- Boulder Oaks Campground - 6.6 miles
- Lake Morena Campground - 12.6 miles
- Campo - 31.2 miles
- Mexico Border - 32.6 miles
Nearest Town
Pine Valley, 15.6 miles, south to Interstate 8, then northwest on I-8
Grocery store, restaurants, Frosty Burger, lodging
Always confirm mileages and directions with a reliable PCT source such as the Pacific Crest Trail Association's The Pacific Crest Trail: Exploring America's Wilderness Trail.
General Camping Information
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
Temperatures in the desert can reach 80-100 degrees in the spring. Visitors are advised to carry water and wear sun protective hats. Be aware of possible flash floods during storms. Check with the park for road conditions. Always notify someone of your plans, including when you plan to return.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
