Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park is a California state park located 40 miles east of San Diego in the Cuyamaca and Laguna Mountains. The park encompasses 26,000-acres and is managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. 

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park offers opportunities for camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and backpacking. There are peaceful meadows, creeks and streams and over 100 miles of trails. 

VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE

Trees found in the area include oaks, willows, alders, sycamores, white fir, sugar pine, ponderosa pine, and Jeffrey pine. Some of the animals that inhabit this area include gray foxes, badgers, bobcats, mountain lions, frogs, and snakes, including rattlesnakes. 

CAMPGROUNDS

The park offers primitive and backcountry camping as well as campgrounds for families and groups. Campground campsites cost $40 per night and require advance reservations from April to October. Reservations can be made through ReserveCalifornia.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cuyamaca Peak (6,512’), the second highest point in San Diego county. 

DAY-USE ACTIVITIES  

• Historical/Cultural Site

• Picnic Areas

• Env. Learning/Visitor Center

• Exhibits and Programs

• Guided Tours

• Interpretive Exhibits

• Nature & Wildlife Viewing

• Museums

• Family Programs

• Geocaching

FACILITIES

• Parking

• Showers

• Restrooms

• Potable Water

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

California Department of Parks & Recreation: https://www.parks.ca.gov/667.