Campground
Cleveland National Forest, California
Boulder Oaks offers equestrian and family sites in the scenic Cleveland National Forest, about an hour away from San Diego, California.
One has equestrian sites and corrals, and the other offers family campsites.
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailThe national forest lends itself well to horseback riding and hiking.
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Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
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Official campground guide
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Boulder Oaks offers equestrian and family sites in the scenic Cleveland National Forest, about an hour away from San Diego, California.
Visitors are drawn here for the convenience of horseback riding and day hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as picnicking in the beautiful mountain setting.
The campground consists of two loops. One has equestrian sites and corrals, and the other offers family campsites. The facility is equipped with one vault toilet per loop.
The national forest lends itself well to horseback riding and hiking. Boulder Oaks has direct access to a segment of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, a national scenic trail that runs from Mexico to Canada. Horseback riding is also permitted on all Cleveland National Forest roads and trails, except for nature trails.
The campground sits at an elevation of 3,300 ft. with oak and manzanita trees providing shade. The surrounding mountains are dotted with sagebrush, and wildflowers add color to the landscape in spring and early summer. The area is home to many species of local and migratory birds. The campground is habitat for the endangered Arroyo Toad.
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
No live campsite inventory is published. Sites use an arrival-based, first-come procedure; dates selected in Kampilo are for trip planning only.
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Equestrian Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Equestrian Non-Electric | $50 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Management | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Equestrian Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Equestrian Non-Electric | $50 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Management | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Equestrian Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Equestrian Non-Electric | $50 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Management | $20 | — | — |
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
Boulder Oaks is located 55 miles east of San Diego, California. Take I-8 to the Buckman Springs Road exit. Continue east on Old Highway 80 for 2 miles to the campground entrance. Campground is located on the right hand side of the road when heading east.
619-445-6235