U.S. Forest Service
85 miles of non-motorized trails. 50 miles of dirt roads and trails that allow motor vehicles.
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Dripping Springs - 34 campsites, 9 equestrian campsites, vaulted toilets and potable water.
Indian Flats - 17 campsites and vaulted toilets. No water.
Oak Grove - 81 campsites, 12 double sites, a vaulted toilet, flush toilets and potable water.
Fry Creek - 20 campsites, vaulted toilets and water. No trailers are permitted.
Observatory - 42 campsites, 5 double sites, vaulted toilets, a flush toilet, coin operated hot showers and water.
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.
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.
Dripping Springs Campground has 9 equestrian sites available.
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:
Highpoint - 8s05
Nate Harrison Grade
Oak Grove - 9s09
Palomar Divide - 9s07
Indian Flats Rd - 9s05
Mountain biking is permitted on designated trails and dirt roads shared with motor vehicles.