There are 4 developed campsites in the Ortega Highway area:

Blue Jay - 50 sites, 6 vaulted toilets, potable water.

El Cariso - 24 sites, 2 vaulted toilets, potable water.

Upper San Juan Campground - 18 sites, 2 vaulted toilets, potable water. Currently CLOSED.

Wildomar - 11 sites, vaulted toilet, well water. Not reservable. Currently CLOSED.

A fee is required and reservations are needed during peak season. Camping outside of developed campsites is possible but you must check with the local ranger district before doing so.

Use the USFS campground links for full details and to check current status.

Dogs must be on a leash no more than 6 feet long.
Do not bring more than two dogs or other pet to any one campsite. Guide dogs are an exception.

Horseback riding is permitted on designated trails.

Hiking is permitted throughout the forest.

Hunting is permitted throughout the Cleveland National Forest during hunting seasons designated by the California State Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Hunting is not permitted in those areas where the discharge of firearms is prohibited by County Ordinance, California State law or Federal regulations and hunters must follow all laws, including no hunting within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area. A valid California hunting license is required.

Motor vehicles are permitted on designated roads that include:
Indian Truck Trail - 5s01
Cold Springs - 8s02
Los Alamos - 7s03
Margarita - 8s01
North Main Divide - 3s04
Roblar - 8s03
South Main Divide - 6s07
Trabuco Canyon - 6s13

Check Road Status and Conditions prior to departure.

Mountain biking is permitted on designated trails and dirt roads shared with motor vehicles.

Red and green sticker vehicles are permitted at Wildomar OHV Area
Green sticker, year round.
Red sticker, Oct 1 to April 30.