USDA Forest Service · California
Oak Grove Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 63
- Hookups
- 63 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 25 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,772 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- OAK GROVE CG (NFSR 9S01) · asphalt · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Cleveland National Forest
- Nearest town
- Oak Grove
- Address
- Highway 79, Oak Grove, CA, 95965
- Phone
- (760) 788-0250
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Ranger Station, Winery Tours
58 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Located on the Cleveland National Forest, Oak Grove Campground is nestled in a valley of large oak groves and manzanita.
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.
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.
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
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 43° | 31° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| February | 62° | 42° | 25° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| March | 63° | 44° | 32° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 47° | 36° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 52° | 42° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 60° | 48° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 95° | 70° | 56° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 93° | 69° | 58° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 64° | 50° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 80° | 55° | 41° | 96° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 74° | 48° | 35° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 65° | 43° | 31° | 81° | 1 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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