Recreation
When area is closed due to wet weather vehicles less than 53 inches wide can still access the trails.
High elevation, cooler temperatures, dense forests, and scenic vistas define the Laguna Mountain area. A must visit.
Dripping Springs Campground
Site Open
TrailsOver 30 miles of local trails using Wildhorse and Dripping Springs trails, with Palomar-Magee and Cutca trail connectionsCampfiresCampfires are not allowed when elevated fire restrictions are…
Dripping Springs Trailhead
Site Open
Dripping Springs Trailhead Distance10 - 30 miles depending on trail connectionsPets AllowedYesFeesAdventure Pass Fee RequiredHike/Ride TimeFull dayDifficultyModerate - DifficultBest SeasonsFall,…
El Cariso Campground
24 sites.
El Cariso North Picnic Site
Access to El Cariso North Picnic area is only available from the Lake Elsinore side of Ortega Highway due to Cal Trans closures every other weekend. Please click the link for more…
El Cariso South Picnic Site
Access to the El Cariso South Picnic area is only available from the Lake Elsinore side of Ortega Highway due to Cal Trans closures every other weekend. Please click the link for more…
El Cariso Visitor Center
Site Closed
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…
El Prado Group Campground
Site Closed
The El Prado Group Campground breaks down into five individual group sites - Big Sage, Buckwheat, Manzanita, Whitehorn, and Yerba Santa, each with varying capacity and amenities. All sites connect…
El Prado Group Campground - Big Sage
Site Closed
Group campsite with 36 person capacity and pit toilets. Connects to the Big Laguna Trail System. Adjacent to this campsite is habitat for the endangered Laguna Skipper butterfly and certain areas are…
El Prado Group Campground - Buckwheat
Site Closed
Group campsite with 52 person capacity and pit toilets. Connects to the Big Laguna Trail System. Adjacent to this campsite is habitat for the endangered Laguna Skipper butterfly and certain areas…
El Prado Group Campground - Manzanita
Site Closed
Group campsite with 32 person capacity and pit toilets. Connects to the Big Laguna Trail System. Adjacent to this campsite is habitat for the endangered Laguna Skipper butterfly and certain areas are…