Oak Grove Campground
Oak Grove Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 33.38653, -116.79137
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (760) 788-0250
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Oak Grove Campground
Overview Located on the Cleveland National Forest, Oak Grove Campground is nestled in a valley of large oak groves and manzanita. Recreation Oak Grove Trail is a short walk of 1.5 miles and is located across Rt. 79, behind the Ranger Station. Oak Grove Trail is the oldest established trail on the Palomar Ranger District. Although a steep trail, it offers great views of the San Jacinto and San Gorgonio Mountains and the Oak Grove Valley as you gain elevation. The trail connects with the Oak Grove Truck Trail offering access to High Point Lookout (an additional 5 miles one way). Be prepared with plenty of drinking water. Hikers interested in exploring will find nearby Agua Tibia Wilderness worth the drive as well. Facilities The campground is composed of two loops: Oak and Ribbonwood. Each campsite offers a picnic table and grill. There are flush toilets in Ribbonwood loop, and vault toilets on Oak loop. Drinking water is available. Natural Features The attractive campground is comprised of chaparral vegetation such as canyon live oaks, ribbonwood and chamise and offers open, but secluded sites. The area offers stargazers an opportunity to view the clear night skies. Birders will be pleased with the variety of wildlife and opportunities for viewing. The Cleveland National Forest also boasts such species as mountain lion, bobcat, mule deer, coyote, gray fox, ringtail cat, long tail weasel, opossum, jackrabbits, desert cottontails, and California ground squirrel among many
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 40 mi
- Water fill
- City of San Diego · 32 mi
- Propane
- Fallbrook Propane · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 28 designated routes (41 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $15 | — |
| Oak Grove Campground | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Observatory Campground | National forest campground | 5.8 mi | — | — |
| Fry Creek Campground | National forest campground | 5.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Observatory Campground - USFS | Private campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Observatory Campground | National forest campground | 5.9 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.