Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Day use visitors may use the picnic areas provided at the campgrounds for $10 per vehicle. The receipt is good for the entire park for the day. The picnic areas offer tables, restrooms, and barbeques. Visitors may also park in legal turnouts along the highway and hike for free. Fire is not allowed anywhere except in the developed picnic areas and campgrounds. The park is located approximately 50 miles east of San Diego on Highway 79. It is 15 miles south of the quaint historical town of Julian.

This list of regulations is intended to make your camping stay at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park a more enjoyable experience. Anytime during your stay, if you need assistance, please contact park staff and they will help you out.

• Camping fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer. Additional vehicles must register and pay additional fees (Currently $10.00 each vehicle.) Campsites are limited to 2 vehicles.
• Campers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent / legal guardian, or provide, upon arrival, a letter from a parent / legal guardian granting permission to camp. All juveniles must be in their own campsite at 10:00 PM.
• Campsites are limited to 8 people maximum and is designed for individual family use.
• Parking is allowed in designated camping and day-use parking spaces. Parking off road is prohibited.

Overnight facilities: Equestrian Campsites, Tent Camping, Group Campsites, Remote Camping, RV Dump Station, RV Access

The campfire center, situated between the Arroyo Seco Picnic Area and the equestrian campground, is accessible. A single van accessible parking stall is available. Accessible restrooms are available in the picnic area.

Paso Picacho Campground: Five campsites are accessible (#9, #21, #53, #60, and #66). Accessible restroom/shower buildings are within close proximity to all of the sites.

Two cabins (Cedar and Coulter) are accessible. The combo restroom/shower building adjacent to these cabins is accessible.

Group Camp A is accessible. Parking, routes, and nearby restroom/shower building are accessible.

The campfire center, accessed from the Day-Use Picnic Area, is accessible. Parking and restrooms in the day-use area are accessible.

Picnic Area

Green Valley Campground: Accessible picnicking is available in the Arroyo Seco Picnic Area. Parking, restrooms, and pathways in the picnic area are accessible.

Paso Picacho Campground: Accessible picnicking is available in the Day-Use Picnic Area. Parking, restroom, and pathways in the picnic area are accessible.

Trails

The Azalea Glen Loop Trail is a 1.35 mile accessible loop trail in mountainous forest area. The trail surface is compacted aggregate and soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%, two sections for 56 feet at 9%, and one section for 12 feet at 10%. The trailhead with accessible parking is located near the entrance kiosk to the Paso Picacho Campground.

The Stonewall Mine Trail is a 0.56 mile accessible loop trail in mountainous forest area near Lake Cuyamaca. The trail surface is compacted gravel and soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. The trailhead is located at the Stonewall Mine parking area on Stonewall Mine Road.

Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface

Azalea Glen Loop Trail 3% Average 4.5 FT Average Aggregate & Soil

10% Maximum 5% Maximum 4 FT Minimum

Stonewall Mine Trail 3% Average 4 FT Average Aggregate & Soil

8% Maximum 5% Maximum 3 FT Minimum

Exhibits/Programs

The Visitor Center, located on Highway 79 halfway between the Green Valley Campground and Paso Picacho Campground, is open most Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Parking and route into the visitor center is accessible; route within the visitor center is generally accessible.