Campground

The Kumeyaay Lake Campground is open for Friday and Saturday night camping. The 46 campsites are available for reservation on a first-come, first-serve basis and the cost is $22.78 per night. All cancellations must be made 14 days in advance.

We can no longer accept cash for any reservations or fees. Reservations and fees must be paid for with either credit, debit, or gift cards.

With the assistance of Louis Nava and Google Maps, we have a "Virtual Tour" of the Kumeyaay Lake Campground. Take a virtual tour of the Kumeyaay Lake Campground and its 46 campsites and then reserve your campsite for any Friday and/or Saturday night.

Virtual Tour of the Kumeyaay Lake Campground

How to Book a Campsite at Kumeyaay Campground Step by step instructions.

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Campground Rules and Regulations

Campground Map

For more information, call the Kumeyaay Lake Campground: 619.668.2748

The Kumeyaay Lake Campground is open for day use Monday through Thursday.

  • Hikers and cyclists are welcome to walk into the Campground to utilize the picnic tables Monday through Thursday.
  • The East Comfort Station is open to the public every day.
  • Campers may only have open fires in the fire rings located at each campground.
  • Existing BBQ grills in the day-use park lot and at the adjacent amphitheater may be used.
  • Trash must be disposed of in the appropriate receptacles.

Please call the Kumeyaay Lake Campground with any questions: 619-668-2748

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Directions to Kumeyaay Lake Campground and Kumeyaay Lake
Two Father Junipero Serra Trail
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 668-2748

From Interstate 8 - Take 8 to the Mission Gorge Road/Fairmount Avenue exit. Turn north onto Mission Gorge Road, then east at the Friars Road junction, to stay on Mission Gorge Road. Proceed east on Mission Gorge Road for 6.5 miles, passing both Father Junipero Serra Trail and Golfcrest Drive. Continue east and turn left onto Father Junipero. The entrance to the campground is located two-tenths of a mile at the stop sign on the right.

From Highway 52 - Take the Mast Blvd. exit. Driving from the west, turn left onto Mast Blvd., go under the freeway to the second traffic signal at West Hills Parkway, and turn right. Driving from the east, turn right onto Mast Blvd. and turn right at the first traffic signal onto West Hills Parkway. Continue 2/3 mile to Mission Gorge Rd. and turn right. Proceed down Mission Gorge Road for two-tenths of a mile, then merge right onto Father Junipero Serra Trail. The entrance to the campground is located two-tenths of a mile down the road on the right, at the stop sign.

From Highway 125 - Take 125 north to Mission Gorge Road and turn left. Proceed west on Mission Gorge Road for two miles and merge right onto Father Junipero Serra Trail. The entrance to the campground is located two-tenths of a mile down the road on the right, at the stop sign.

From Route 15 - Take Route 15 to the Friars Road exit and head east. Friars Road will turn into Mission Gorge Road, which you then follow for about 6.5 miles. After you pass the light at Golfcrest Dr., turn left onto Father Junipero. The entrance to the Kumeyaay Lake Campground is located on the right, at the stop sign.