El Prado Group Campground, Alpine, CA

El Prado Group Campground is located in the Descanso Ranger District, Cleveland National Forest (46 min east of El Cajon, CA) with an elevation of 5,472 feet. There are a total of 5 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid October. Max equipment length is 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $45.00 to $75.00. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
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@CarinaN42BB38A · Camped on Sep 22, 2023 at Campsite #YER
It's a nice campsite next to a beautiful meadow! My only complaints are that our bathrooms were closed so we had to walk and use another group site's bathroom, and that there was a problem with people rolling up and car camping in our designated parking lot, so using our campsite without permission.
@MattB1105534 · Camped on Sep 16, 2022 at Campsite #WHI
The site was very large and had a good combination of shade and sun. A few flat spots for tents. One of the water spigots had a leak below ground. There was pooled up water leading away from this area which the yellow jackets congregated around. This has obviously been an issue for some time as there was some nice patches of green grass growing next to the little "pond." Bathrooms were pit toilets, but so much better than a porta-john. Firepit was large. Overall a good spot for a few families.
@ScottK1111753 · Camped on Jul 13, 2022 at Campsite #BUC
Huge site with plenty of room. The in-ground fire pit was nice along with 3 cooking fire pits. Very peaceful. Easy access to meadow hiking trail.
@ErinB8244312 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #YER
The bathrooms were filthy. I cleaned them myself. Otherwise, the site was great. Bring gloves, bleach, cleaner, soap, and sponges with you!
@ErinB369 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #YER
The bathrooms were filthy. I cleaned them myself. Otherwise, the site was great. Bring gloves, bleach, cleaner, soap, and sponges with you!

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