Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

About Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

There are over 100 kilometers of hiking trails that accommodate hikers, cyclists and horse riders. This beautiful park offers a variety of scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and much more.

Green Valley is located at an altitude of 4,000 feet and has a stream that flows through the middle of the campsite. The daytime use area features a waterfall and shallow pools, which are ideal for playing in the water on hot days. The Green Valley Campground and Paseo del Pueblo State Park are open year-round, with a reservation system that runs from spring to fall.

Lake Cuyamaca, operated by the Helix Water District, is located 3 km north of Paso Picacho and offers boat trips and fishing. At an altitude of 5,000 feet, it is the second-highest lake in the state and the third-highest in San Diego County.

The Paso Picacho campsite has 85 campsites and has a picnic table and campfire, as well as picnic tables, a fireplace and a camping fire pit.

For a fee - showers for a fee, hot showers and a shower house are available on each campsite. A new water park with a pool, picnic tables, picnic table and fireplace has been in operation for several years, but is still under development.

Some campsites should have been disposed of in the past due to water shortages and / or sewage disposal, but not anymore.

Firewood can be purchased in the warehouse, but reservations are required for weekends from April to October. During the summer season, the interpretive programs offer a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping and much more.

Camping fees include a $5 per night fee for motorhomes and $3 per day for campers. Additional vehicles cost $8 per night, and camping fees for non-motorized vehicles range from $4 per day to $10 per week.

The number of persons per campsite is limited and may not exceed 1,000 per campsite per day and per person. Dogs are allowed, but limited to a maximum of two dogs per adult and one dog per child per campsite; they must not be left unattended.

All day long, users can use all the campsites and picnic areas with up to 8 vehicles, and the revenue is good for the whole day in the park.

The picnic areas have tables, toilets and barbecues, and fires are allowed on the developed picnic area and campsites. Visitors can also park at the intersection of the highway and hike for free or camp on the street for a fee of $5 per day.

The rich beauty and history of the park can be visited in two ways: by car or on foot, with or without car. The park is located on the east side of the freeway, about 1.5 miles north of Cuyamaca, New Mexico.