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Lake Morena County Park Camping

Part of Tent Camping, our guide to tent camping in San Diego County.

Lake Morena County Park near Campo has 86 campsites and group sites and 10 cabins at about 3,000 feet, with 8 miles of trails and a playground. Day-use parking is $5. Nightly camping rates are posted only on the County reservation system.Checked October 23, 2026.

86camp and group sites
10cabins
8 miof trails
$5day-use parking
Address2550 Lake Morena Drive, Campo CA 91906; (619) 579-4101
HoursCamping 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. County Parks says all County campgrounds are open 365 days.
FeesCamping rate: see the official site. Reservation fee $8 per site; extra vehicle $6; two dogs included, extra dog $2. Fishing permit: adults $8, juniors 10-15 $5, 9 and under free, seniors and disabled $5, plus a state license.
RulesSwimming and direct body contact with the water are not allowed
Who it suitsAll ages. Playground and trails on site.
BookingCounty online reservation system or (858) 565-3600. The County says online booking closes 24 hours before the first night; same-day booking is by phone.

Camping and Fishing

The park page lists partial-hookup RV sites alongside tent and group camping. A state fishing license is required for fishing and is not sold at the park. Pacific Crest Trail access is nearby; the page describes the park as near the trail.

What We Could Not Verify

  • The nightly campsite rate. The County posts rates only on its online reservation system; County Parks (858-565-3600) can confirm.
  • How far ahead sites open, and any fire restrictions: no County fire notice was found on the pages read. County Parks can confirm.
  • Coordinates were not retrieved, so no map point is shown.

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FAQ

How do I book Lake Morena?

Use the County online reservation system or call (858) 565-3600. Online booking closes 24 hours before the first night.

Can I swim in the lake?

No. The park page says swimming and direct body contact with the water are not allowed.

Sources

  1. County of San Diego Parks: Lake Morena
  2. County of San Diego Parks: permits and fees
  3. County of San Diego Parks: online reservations

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.