Campground

Dripping Springs Campground (CA)

Cleveland National Forest, California

About this campground

Dripping Springs campground is a wonderful campground adjacent to the Agua Tibia Wilderness.

The mountain tops above the campground are lined with coniferous forest.

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Latitude
33.463889° N
Longitude
116.970833° W
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Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

  • T-Mobile5GGood coverageVerified by 2 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • VerizonLTESome coverageVerified by 4 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • AT&T5GExcellent coverageVerified by 25 campers

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Drive-in
  • Walk-inCommunity report

Site types

  • Tent sites
  • RV / trailer sites
  • Standard campsites
  • Equestrian sites
  • Group sitesCommunity report

Features

For campers

  • Showers
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic table
  • Fires
  • Alcohol allowedCommunity report
  • Firewood availableCommunity report
  • Phone serviceCommunity report
  • ToiletsCommunity report
  • Trash serviceCommunity report
  • Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
  • Reservable

For vehicles

  • Parking
  • Pull-through sites
  • Big rig friendlyCommunity report
  • Back-in sitesCommunity report

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Overview

Dripping Springs campground is a wonderful campground adjacent to the Agua Tibia Wilderness.

Facilities

The campground facilities include restrooms and potable water. No showers or other amenities are available at this location.

Recreation

Recreation in the area includes hiking, trail running, and backpacking.

Natural Features

The campground is adjacent to sensitive riparian habitat which is home to the endangered Arroyo Toad. The hills surrounding the campground are covered in southern California chaparral which is host to a diverse population of flora and fauna. The mountain tops above the campground are lined with coniferous forest.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is directly adjacent to Agua Tibia Wilderness. This wilderness area includes a 20-mile hiking loop. The campground is also near Temecula, California, and the Temecula Wine Country.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

  • Visitor CenterComfort Station
  • Hunting
  • Camping
  • Historic & Cultural SiteWinery Tours

Amenities and facility features

  • Showers
  • Potable water
  • Comfort Station
  • Drinking Water
  • Information Board
  • Parking Area

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Standard Non-Electric

26 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
RV, Tent
Maximum people
15
Maximum vehicles
4
Maximum vehicle length
25 ft
Check-in
12:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Equestrian Non-Electric

5 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
RV, Tent
Maximum people
8
Maximum vehicles
2
Maximum vehicle length
25 ft
Check-in
12:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Tent Only Non-Electric

2 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Tent
Maximum people
8
Maximum vehicles
2
Maximum vehicle length
0 ft
Check-in
12:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Reservation cutoff
4 days before arrival
Maximum published occupancy
15 people per site
Maximum published vehicles
4 vehicles per site
Check-in
12:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Food storage
Dripping Springs Campground (CA)'s official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Cleveland National Forest.
Fire and stove use
The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
Pets
Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

Inventory window

Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.

Currently bookable through
Apr 18, 2027
Next release
Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
Next book-through date
Apr 19, 2027
Group sites bookable through
Oct 18, 2027

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Equestrian Non-Electric$25——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Standard Non-Electric$25——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Standard Non-Electric$50——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Tent Only Non-Electric$25——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Equestrian Non-Electric$25——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Non-Electric$25——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Non-Electric$50——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Tent Only Non-Electric$25——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Equestrian Non-Electric$25——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Non-Electric$25——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Non-Electric$50——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Tent Only Non-Electric$25——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • Be sure to check current area fire restrictions prior to visiting this, or any campground. Conditions frequently exist which prohibit the use of wood and charcoal fires. Please contact the Palomar Ranger District at (760) 788-0250 or visit here for updated information.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

Getting there & contact

Official directions

Campground is 11 miles east of Temecula off of Highway 79.

Facility contact

760-788-0250

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Dripping Springs Campground (CA)USDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — Dripping Springs Campground (CA)Dripping Springs Campground (CA) official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Dripping Springs Campground (CA) — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Dripping Springs CampgroundRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory