Oak rimmed native grasslands. Bounded by the Verdugo Trail to the north, the Bluewater Trail on the east and the Lucas Canyon Trail on the west, scenic Oak Flats is a good destination for a long (11.8 miles) round trip from Bear Canyon Trailhead. West end landlocked.

  San Juan Trailhead Distance Varies depending on connecting trail Pets Allowed Yes Fees Adventure Pass Required Hike Time 1.5 - 8 hours Difficulty Easy to strenuous Best Seasons Year Round Location 34950 Ortega Hwy, Lake Elsinore, across the street from…

    

18 sites. Located Adjacent to the Ortega Highway (Highway 74), 21 miles east of San Juan Capistrano and 9 miles west of Lake Elsinore.

NO POTABLE WATER.

  Cal Trans continues to perform highway-widening work on SR-74 Ortega Highway with periodic nightly closures.  For more information, please click the Cal Trans link below. https://sr-74-ortega-highway-widening.constantcontactsites.com/ Wildomar OHV Staging Area   Distance 8 miles of trails Pets Allowed Yes…

Great for OHV area, Adventure Pass is required.

In 2010 the Orosco Ridge shooting area closed, but the area remains open for recreational use. The road is subject to closure based on weather or fire danger. News Release

Located on the Trabuco Ranger District the El Cariso Visitor Center opened to the public on October 8. 2004. The visitor center is open on Saturday's, expect the third Saturday of the month, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The visitor center provides visitors with campground, recreational opportunities, forest use restrictions information, and wilderness permits.

  Established in 1926 Formerly the Blue Jay Lodge, The Outpost by Valley Farms is a service partner with the Cleveland National Forest and is located in the Laguna Mountain Recreation area on Laguna Mountain. It is only 25 miles from the historic mining town of Julian and on hour east of the San Diego. Take Highway 8 east bound from San Diego to Sunrise highway. At Sunrise Highway junction head due north for…

Winter Snow Play   Visitors sledding at Desert View Picnic Area   Winter is here and the Cleveland National Forest is a destination point for many people from California and Baja California. Please plan ahead before heading out to the snow. Here are a few tips that can help make your visit fun and safe! Visitors to the Forest are required to display the …

NO campfires or open flames allowed anywhere in the Corral Canyon OHV Area or OHV campgrounds. USDA Forest Service approved Spark Arresters are required year-round. Green sticker riding season is year-round. Red sticker riding season is October 1 - April 30. (This also applies to OHVs that are registered out of state.)

  Maple Springs Trailhead Distance 10 miles Pets Allowed Yes Fees Adventure Pass Required Hike/Ride Time 2 - 8 hours Difficulty Easy Best Seasons Year Round Location 31330 Silverado Canyon Road, Silverado, California 92676 Ranger District Trabuco Ranger District…

   

    

Nestled in the heart of the Santa Ana Mountains in beautiful Orange County. A must visit.

    This general recreation area is located on the north side of Palomar Mountain.

      

    

    

High elevation, cooler temperatures, dense forests, and scenic vistas define the Laguna Mountain area. A must visit.

San Diego River Gorge Trail The San Diego River Gorge (SDRG) trail runs east from the Ramona Area and can provide access to Cedar Creek Falls, a spectacular waterfall plunging 80 feet into a large pool of water. The SDRG trial leads hikers through the beautiful backcountry hills of eastern San Diego. The trail drops approximately 1,800 feet in elevation during the first two miles, making the return hike extremely…

   

This general forest area consists of lands on the south side of Palomar Mountain.