Escondido
Escondido is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 36.14125, -121.49508
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273869
About Escondido
Escondido Campground is one of the best kept secrets in the Santa Lucia Mountains. This family-friendly campground boasts scenic vistas that will take your breath away. Surrounded by spectacular rock formations and sprawling oaks this campground rests in a beautiful grassy meadow. The outdoor activities are endless. Hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and bird watching are just a few of the activities you can do while visiting this Los Padres National Forest gem.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 11 designated routes (20 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido Campground | Free campsite | under 0.1 mi | Free | — |
| Escondido Campground | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Hanging Valley Campground | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Memorial Park | National forest campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Forks | Free campsite | 2.3 mi | Free | — |
| Santa Lucia Memorial Park Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.