Campground

Oak Grove Campground

Cleveland National Forest, California

About this campground

Located on the Cleveland National Forest, Oak Grove Campground is nestled in a valley of large oak groves and manzanita.

The attractive campground is comprised of chaparral vegetation such as canyon live oaks, ribbonwood and chamise and offers open, but secluded sites.

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.

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Latitude
33.386525° N
Longitude
116.791369° W
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Know before you arrive

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-MobileLTESome coverageVerified by 3 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • VerizonLTEGood coverageVerified by 13 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • AT&TLTESome coverageVerified by 1 camper · Oct 18, 2026

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
  • Group sitesCommunity report

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic table
  • ADA access
  • Fires
  • Alcohol allowedCommunity report
  • Firewood availableCommunity report
  • Phone serviceCommunity 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

  • 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

Located on the Cleveland National Forest, Oak Grove Campground is nestled in a valley of large oak groves and manzanita.

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.

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.

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 others.

Nearby Attractions

Palomar State Park and Palomar Observatory are located on county Rt. S6, where an active telescope is available for viewing by the public. Temecula Wine Country is also within driving distance. The closest town is Warner Springs

Activities & amenities

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

Available activities

  • Day Use AreaAmphitheater
  • Visitor CenterRanger Station
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Historic & Cultural SiteWinery Tours

Amenities and facility features

  • Flush toilets
  • Showers
  • Potable water
  • Picnic tables
  • Accessible Drinking Water
  • Accessible Vault Toilets

Recreation sites

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

Standard Non-Electric

63 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
16
Maximum vehicles
4
Maximum vehicle length
25 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
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
16 people per site
Maximum published vehicles
4 vehicles per site
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Food storage
Oak Grove Campground'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, 2026Standard Non-Electric$15——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Standard Non-Electric$30——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Non-Electric$15——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Non-Electric$30——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Non-Electric$15——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Non-Electric$30——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • No handicap accessible toilets and no showers at this facility
  • Area is hot during summer months
  • 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

From Interstate 15 take the 79 East. The campground is on the north side of the highway, across from the fire station. From Temecula, take State Rt. 79 south 24.1 miles and turn left at campground sign.

Facility contact

(760) 788-0250

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Oak Grove CampgroundUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — Oak Grove CampgroundOak Grove Campground official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Oak Grove Campground — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Oak Grove CampgroundRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory