Dunns Creek State Park

About Dunns Creek State Park

Duns Creek State Park, one of the largest US national parks, is located on the west side of Dunes Creek, north of San Diego, California. The natural habitat of this park includes sandy hills covered with long-leaved pines and wire grasses. This community protects endangered species and their habitats, as well as wildlife such as birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds of prey. It is the only national park in California with a total area of more than 1,000 hectares.

One kilometre of hiking and cycling trails lead visitors to the pristine waters of the Blue Pond. A picnic and hiking area is located on US-17 north of Pomona Park, and a hotel is also located in the park, south of the parking lot on the west side of Dunes Creek.

Nature lovers and photographers will love the network of trails, which includes hiking trails, cycle paths, canoeing, kayaking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails. Wildlife can be seen on the busy trails and in the nature reserves of the park, such as the Blue Pond and Dunes Creek.

The park's diverse habitats offer opportunities for natural research and wildlife observation. Along the trails you will have the opportunity to observe birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds of prey and other animal species. Natural communities offer a unique view of the different animal species that inhabit the area. The 23 natural communities that live in the park are a diverse mix of plants, animals, fungi, insects, plants and fungi.

Early morning or shortly after sunset is usually the best time to see wild boars, and in spring and autumn you can see migratory birds such as hawks, owls, birds of prey and many other species.

The park closes at sunset and must leave at this time, so plan your trip accordingly and stay on designated routes. The park closes after sunset, but only for a short time at the end of the day.

Over the last century, the property has undergone a great development, from the construction of roads, bridges and other infrastructure to the development of the park itself. The complex was used for a long time by the Indians, which proved to be a rather extensive shell mountain in the area.

In this area you will also find the remains of a large number of old trees - growing trees, as well as some of the oldest buildings in the park. The main entrance to Duns Creek State Park is located at the southern end of Dunes Creek Road, south of Interstate 95.

The Trailhead has a stabilized parking lot that can hold about 10 vehicles and a parking garage for up to 20 vehicles.

There are 4 marked trails in Dunns Creek State Park, and each trail starts at the Yellow Trail. Enjoy the various nature reserves, including the Blue Way, Blue Ridge Trail, Green Way and Greenway Trail. This trail is located near the Blauer Teich rest area and connects to the White Way Trailhead.

These paths start at the Yellow Trail and lead through the main parking lot of the park.

The parking paths vary in length, so plan your trip accordingly, and if you are on a multi-purpose path, be prepared to meet occasional hikers or drivers of a parking vehicle. Please respect the wildlife of the park, drive responsibly, follow designated paths and respect the wildlife of the park.

The park closes at sunset and must be left at this time; please plan the excursions accordingly.

Please note that some routes can be strenuous and in dry weather sandy roads and paths are sometimes difficult to cross.

Dunns Creek State Park has 4 marked trails, make a hike as short or as long as you like and enjoy wildlife on about 4 km of trails. This trail is located near the Blauer Teich rest area and the trail starts at the Yellow Trail.

This multi-functional trail leads through four different natural communities over four kilometres, including Dunns Creek Nature Reserve, Blue Pond Wildlife Park and White Trail. The trail varies in length, ranging from a short 10-minute walk to a two-hour hike, which is recommended for experienced hikers.

This route gives you the opportunity to observe the Blue Pond Wildlife Park, Dunns Creek Nature Reserve and White Trail. The park closes at sunset and you must leave the park at this time, so plan your hike accordingly. Respect the wildlife in the park, stay on designated routes and respect the wildlife in the park by respecting the rules and regulations of the park and the park staff.

Pets are not allowed in the park except dogs, cats, horses, goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, rabbits, birds and other animals.

Pets must be kept on a leash, always well behaved and must not be left unattended at any time.

Pets must also be collected at least 30 minutes before the park entrance and no more than 15 minutes before the park exit.