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Area Status: Temporarily 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 to the Big Laguna Trail System which offer a multitude of lengths and difficulties (this includes The Sunset Trail, The PCT and Big Laguna)
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | The Campground parking lot along with Desert View Road and Storm Canyon will be closed from 10/26/2023-1/3/2023 for maintenance. |
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| Reservations: | Toll Free 1-877-444-6777(International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | Memorial Day Weekend - Columbus Day Weekend |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Pine Valley, CA |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Flush Toilet (1), Vault Toilet (7) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
Activities
Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:- El Prado Group Campground - Big Sage
- El Prado Group Campground - Buckwheat
- El Prado Group Campground - Manzanita
- El Prado Group Campground - Whitethorn
- El Prado Group Campground - Yerba Santa
| No. of Sites | 5 |
| Reservation Info | Required |
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- El Prado Group Campground - Big Sage
- El Prado Group Campground - Buckwheat
- El Prado Group Campground - Manzanita
- El Prado Group Campground - Whitethorn
- El Prado Group Campground - Yerba Santa