USDA Forest Service · California
Horse Heaven Group
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 3
- Hookups
- 3 with water, 3 no hookups
- Season
- May 28 to September 6
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,686 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- HORSE HEAVEN GROUP CAMP (NFSR 15S07) · asphalt · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Cleveland National Forest
- Nearest town
- ALPINE
- Address
- DESCANSO RANGER DISTRICT, ALPINE, CA, 91901
- Phone
- 619-445-6235
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
3 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Contrary to its name, Horse Heaven Group Campground has no equestrian sites. Instead, this tent-only facility can accommodate gatherings of up to 100 people. It provides a great mountain getaway for city dwellers to relax and enjoy cool summer temperatures, hiking and other outdoor recreation, just one hour east of San Diego.
Recreation
The Laguna Mountain region is known for its great horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking trails. Visitors can get their boots dusty on a segment of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from California to the State of Washington, and access other trails within a short drive. Many picnic areas are located nearby.
Facilities
This site offers three areas for group gatherings: Lupine Loop can accommodate 40 people and 10 vehicles; Buttercup Loop can hold 100 people and 16 vehicles; Hollyhock Loop can hold 70 people and 12 vehicles. The facility is equipped with vault toilets and drinking water. A general store is located 2.3 miles away at Mt. Laguna and Pine Valley.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled in the pines at an elevation of 5,600 feet within the Laguna Mountains in the southern portion of Cleveland National Forest. The area is home to many species of birds and wildlife.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (619) 354-8776 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, Big Laguna Trail System, Storm Canyon Overlook
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 36° | 24° | 67° | 6 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 34° | 21° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 54° | 36° | 24° | 83° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 63° | 39° | 28° | 80° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 71° | 45° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 53° | 41° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 60° | 48° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 60° | 51° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 81° | 56° | 45° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 48° | 36° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 63° | 43° | 29° | 73° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 55° | 36° | 22° | 69° | 5 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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