Horse Heaven Group
Horse Heaven Group is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 32.88750, -116.44083
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 619-445-6235
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Horse Heaven Group
Overview Contrary to its name, Horse Heaven Group Campground has no equestrian sites. Instead, this tent-only facility can accommodate gatherings of up to 100 people. It provides a great mountain getaway for city dwellers to relax and enjoy cool summer temperatures, hiking and other outdoor recreation, just one hour east of San Diego. Recreation The Laguna Mountain region is known for its great horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking trails. Visitors can get their boots dusty on a segment of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from California to the State of Washington, and access other trails within a short drive. Many picnic areas are located nearby. Facilities This site offers three areas for group gatherings: Lupine Loop can accommodate 40 people and 10 vehicles; Buttercup Loop can hold 100 people and 16 vehicles; Hollyhock Loop can hold 70 people and 12 vehicles. The facility is equipped with vault toilets and drinking water. A general store is located 2.3 miles away at Mt. Laguna and Pine Valley. Natural Features The campground is nestled in the pines at an elevation of 5,600 feet within the Laguna Mountains in the southern portion of Cleveland National Forest. The area is home to many species of birds and wildlife. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (619) 354-8776 for general information. Nearby Attractions Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, Big Laguna Trail System, Storm Canyon Overlook
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 35 mi
- Water fill
- City of San Diego · 39 mi
- Propane
- Mobil · 29 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 78 designated routes (72 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Heaven Group Camp | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Horse Heaven Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Laguna | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Laguna Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Laguna Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| El Prado Group Camp | National forest group campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.