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Two Father Junipero Serra Trail
619-668-2748

For Friday and Saturday night Camping Reservations:

How to book a campsite at Kumeyaay Lake Campground Step-by-step instructions.

Make your reservation now. Then click on the word "Campground" for available camp sites and descriptions.

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Kumeyaay Lake Campground is open for overnight camping every Friday and Saturday night. There are 46 campsites and each campsite has a fire ring. Each campsite is $22.66 per night. All cancellations must be made 14 days in advance.

The Campground sites are also available 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 restrooms will be available.
  • No BBQs, grills, stoves or open fires are allowed.
  • Existing BBQ grills in the day-use parking lot and at the adjacent amphitheater may be used.
  • There is very little shade. Consider bringing a canopy or umbrella.
  • Trash must be disposed of in the appropriate receptacles.

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

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Directions to Kumeyaay Lake and Day Use Campground
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.