Part of Streams and Fishing Guides, our guide to San Diego County creeks, rivers and stream-side parks, with fishing rules and flood safety.
Mt. Gower County Preserve near Ramona covers 1,574 acres with 8 miles of multi-use trails and occasionally trickling streams under sycamore, willow and oak. It is open 8 a.m. to sunset daily, but the county closes it every August because of extreme summer heat.Checked October 23, 2026.
What It Is
The county describes “shaded streamside arbors” and “occasionally trickling streams” supporting woodlands of sycamore, willow and oak. Source: San Diego County Parks, read 2026-10-23. The streams are occasional, so do not count on running water.
What We Could Not Verify
- Names of the streams were not given. San Diego County Parks can confirm.
- Dog rules, parking fee and fishing rules were not stated.
- Map coordinates were not obtained.
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FAQ
Is Mt. Gower open in August?
No. The county says it is closed in August due to extreme summer heat.
Is there running water?
The county says the streams are only occasionally trickling.
Sources
Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.