USDA Forest Service · California
Wooded Hill Group
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 with water, 1 no hookups
- Season
- May 28 to September 6
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,965 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- WOODED HILL CAMP GROUND (NFSR 15S10A) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Cleveland National Forest
- Nearest town
- ALPINE
- Address
- DESCANSO RANGER DISTRICT, ALPINE , CA, 91901
- Phone
- 619-445-6235
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Picnicking
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Wooded Hill Group Campground is a great mountain getaway for groups of up to 110 people to take a retreat from the city. Just one hour east of San Diego, California, the campground offers cooler temperatures, unique natural areas and an extensive trail system. The facility is a perfect place for groups to gather and enjoy the outdoors from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Recreation
The Laguna Mountains are known for 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 Mexico to Canada or try other nearby trails such as the Wooded Hills Nature Trail.
The Wooded Hills Nature Trail is accessible just west of the campground off of Sunrise Scenic byway. From the trail, visitors can ascend to the highest wooded point on Laguna Mountain, offering views of San Diego, Point Loma and the Channel Islands on a clear day.
The drive along Sunrise Highway weaves through woods brimming with pine, spruce, and fir trees, offering travelers many opportunities to enjoy pristine mountain meadows and amazing vistas.
Facilities
Groups will find one large campsite with parking spurs for trailers or RVs (maximum spur length varies from 20-40 ft.). There are no RV hookups. The facility is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets and a large fire circle.
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 6,000 ft. in the Laguna Mountains. It is forested with pines and oaks that provide plenty of shade. The area is a quiet home to many species of birds and wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, Wooded Hill Nature Trail, Aqua Dulce Trailhead, Big Laguna Trail System, SDSU Obervatory & Star Party Trail
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (619) 354-8776 for general information.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 35° | 23° | 66° | 8 of 11 |
| February | 51° | 33° | 20° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 53° | 35° | 23° | 82° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 62° | 38° | 27° | 79° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 70° | 44° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 82° | 52° | 40° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 59° | 47° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 59° | 50° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 80° | 55° | 44° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 47° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 42° | 28° | 72° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 54° | 35° | 21° | 68° | 7 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Burnt Rancheria · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 124 sites
- Horse Heaven Group · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 3 sites
- Laguna · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 97 sites
- El Prado Group · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 5 sites
- Cibbets Flat Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
All public campgrounds in California · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-03-18. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.