Green Valley Campground
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Green Valley Campground - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, CA
Green Valley Campground - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, CA

Green Valley Campground
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park


Green Valley Campground

Green Valley Campground - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park is surrounded by oak woodlands, meadows, and creeks, making it a restful place for campers. The surrounding state park offers a variety of nearby attractions.

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park is known for its beautiful oak woodland forests, pretty meadows, and charming creeks. Hikers, equestrians, and bikers enjoy exploring over 100 miles of trails in the park. Many interesting hikes begin at Paso Picacho, including a 3&frac;12-mile hike up 6,512-foot Cuyamaca Peak and a 2-mile hike to the summit of 5,700-foot Stonewall Peak. Both peaks provide wonderful views from desert to coast.

Lake Cuyamaca offers camping, boating, and fishing. Among the rental boats available at the lake are motor boats, pedal boats, kayaks, and pontoon boats. Anglers need to have a state fishing license and a Lake Cuyamaca daily fishing permit. On shore are picnic areas, a playground, and a 3-mile hiking trail around the lake. South of the lake, park visitors often stop by the historic Dylar House constructed of stone in 1923, but then damaged by the 2003 Cedar Fire. Plans are underway by the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Interpretive Association to restore the building.

Green Valley Campground

Green Valley Campground - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park has 81 campsites. A number of the sites are tent-only, while the remainder accept RVs, trailers, and tents. Some campsites are fairly close to one another; others have a lot of privacy. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring with grill. Campground restrooms have flush toilets and pay showers. Drinking water spigots are placed around the campground. A pretty creek with small cascades and shallow pools runs through the middle of the campground.

Green Valley Horse Camp features 15 sites for equestrians. The Horse Camp with 15 sites is located across the river from the main Green Valley Campground.

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Campground Basics
Green Valley Campground Location: 13652 Highway 79, 5 miles north of I-5, 15 miles south of Julian
Elevation: 4,000 feet
Mileage/Driving Time: 50 miles east of San Diego - 1 hour
Number of Campsites: 81
Open - Closed: May 1 - October 3l
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 motorized vehicle, extra vehicle fee
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Park Information: (760)765-0755

Reservations
Reservations available: Green Valley Campground reservations can be made for camping dates from April through November; closed when not on reservations.
Booking Window: from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date
Maximum RV/Trailer Length: 27 feet
Accessible Sites: One site at the horse camp is accessible.
Fees: Standard campsites $40 per night
Horse campsites $45
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Green Valley Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring, no hook-ups
Campground: restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, campfire circle
Showers: Yes, fee
Dump station: yes
Campground map: Green Valley Campground Map
Attractions near Green Valley Campground:
  • Enjoy local hiking trails. Visit cascades and shallow pools at Green Valley Day-use area.
  • Attend interpretive programs in summer.
  • Hike up trails to nearby peaks.
  • Head up to Lake Cuyamaca with boating and fishing.
Updates Last Updated April 2025





Green Valley Horse Camp

Green Valley Horse Camp is located across the Sweetwater River from the main campground. The horse camp has 15 sites, with sites 12 and 13 designated as accessible sites. Each site can accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles. The site has 2 horse corrals. Campers should take note of the Alerts at the bottom of the reservation site page for the particular site being reserved to be sure it meets their needs.
Photos of Green Valley Horse Camp
Green Valley Horse Camp Reservations
Fee: $45
Note: The reservation page also shows Los Vaqueros Group Horse Camp, but the Green Valley Horse Camp is a separate facility.

General Camping Information for
Anza-Borrego State Park and
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.

Temperatures 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.



Green Valley Campground, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, CA

Green Valley Campground

Reviews from Previous Campers

2022 - 2024

  • Staff are very friendly.
  • A short walk to see the Green Valley Waterfall area.
  • Plenty of wildlife to look at.
  • Shower token machines only take bills.

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Attractions and Activities

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park spreads over 24,700 acres of forest, meadows and streams. Campers at Green Valley Campground can explore all the popular features of the park.

  • Lake Cuyamaca is operated by the Helix Water District. The lake is 2 miles north of Paso Picacho and offers boating and fishing.

  • Wander along the creek that runs through Green Valley Campground.

  • Participate in the Junior Rangers Program at Picacho Day Use Area.

  • Watch for wildlife such as badgers, foxes, bobcats, and maybe even a mountain lion.

  • Birders enjoy seeking out the more than 100 birds in the park, including retailed hawks, sage sparrows, and woodpeckers.

  • Hike the 2-mile trail to the summit of Stonewall Peak.

  • Visit the Stonewall Mine site exhibits which provide a pictorial history of the mine.

Green Valley Campground Regulations

  1. Fires must be in fire rings and are only permitted between 7 AM to 11 PM.
  2. Wooden pallets may not be burned in campfires.
  3. Dogs must be on leash and attended at all times. Dogs are not allowed on trails, meadows, or at the falls.
  4. Generators may only be operated from 10 AM to 8 PM.

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