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Green Valley Campground

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Green Valley Campground has 81 sites along a creek at about 4,000 feet in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Standard sites are $40 a night and horse sites $45. Reservations run April 1 to November 30. Granite Springs and Arroyo Seco are first-come hike-in or ride-in camps in the same park.Checked October 23, 2026.

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$40standard site per night
$45horse camp sites 1-15
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LocationHighway 79 inside Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, about five miles south of Paso Picacho; park phone 760-765-3020
FeesStandard sites 23-81 $40; horse camp sites 1-15 $45; extra vehicle $10. Fees for Granite Springs and Arroyo Seco: see the official site.
AmenitiesCreek through the middle, flush toilets, pay showers, dump station. Day use area has cascades and shallow pools.
Environmental campsGranite Springs and Arroyo Seco: first come, first served; chemical toilets, non-potable water, corrals and tent sites
Who it suitsAll ages at the drive-in sites. The two environmental camps suit hikers and riders; water there is non-potable.
BookingReserveCalifornia. The page states April 1 to November 30 for reservations and gives no first-come period for Green Valley.

Creek and Water Play

The page describes the day use area as “cascades and shallow pools, great for water play on hot days.” See Green Valley Day Use Area for that side of the park.

Granite Springs and Arroyo Seco

The park page says both environmental camps are open first come, first served, with chemical toilets, non-potable water, corrals and tent sites. The page does not list fees, site counts or how to check in, so call the park before going.

Fire Rules Read Today

The same park rules as Paso Picacho apply (read 2026-10-23): fire only in developed picnic areas and campgrounds, in provided fire rings, with no wood gathering. For current restrictions call (760) 767-4037.

What We Could Not Verify

  • December to March status and the booking window for Green Valley. The park (760-765-3020) can confirm.
  • Fees, site counts, check-in method and current condition of Granite Springs and Arroyo Seco. The park (760-765-3020) can confirm.
  • Coordinates were not retrieved, so no map point is shown.

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FAQ

Are there horse sites at Green Valley?

Yes. The fee schedule lists horse camp sites 1-15 at $45 a night.

Is the water at Granite Springs drinkable?

The park page calls the water at Granite Springs and Arroyo Seco non-potable. Bring your own.

Sources

  1. California State Parks: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

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.