Oak Grove Campground
Located on the Cleveland National Forest, Oak Grove Campground is nestled in a valley of large oak groves and manzanita.
The campground is composed of two loops: Oak and Ribbonwood. Each campsite offers a picnic table and grill. There are flush toilets in Ribbonwood loop, and vault toilets on Oak loop. Drinking water is available.
Need to Know
No handicap accessible toilets and no showers at this facility
- Area is hot during summer months
- Be sure to check current area fire restrictions prior to visiting this, or any campground. Conditions frequently exist which prohibit the use of wood and charcoal fires. Please contact the Palomar Ranger District at (760) 788-0250 or visit here for updated information.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Natural Features
The attractive campground is comprised of chaparral vegetation such as canyon live oaks, ribbonwood and chamise and offers open, but secluded sites. The area offers stargazers an opportunity to view the clear night skies. Birders will be pleased with the variety of wildlife and opportunities for viewing. The Cleveland National Forest also boasts such species as mountain lion, bobcat, mule deer, coyote, gray fox, ringtail cat, long tail weasel, opossum, jackrabbits, desert cottontails, and California ground squirrel among many others.
Nearby Attractions
Palomar State Park and Palomar Observatory are located on county Rt. S6, where an active telescope is available for viewing by the public. Temecula Wine Country is also within driving distance. The closest town is Warner Springs
Recreation
Oak Grove Trail is a short walk of 1.5 miles and is located across Rt. 79, behind the Ranger Station. Oak Grove Trail is the oldest established trail on the Palomar Ranger District. Although a steep trail, it offers great views of the San Jacinto and San Gorgonio Mountains and the Oak Grove Valley as you gain elevation. The trail connects with the Oak Grove Truck Trail offering access to High Point Lookout (an additional 5 miles one way). Be prepared with plenty of drinking water.
Hikers interested in exploring will find nearby Agua Tibia Wilderness worth the drive as well.
Contact Information
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Highway 79 Oak Grove CA 95965
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (760) 788-0250
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Interstate 15 take the 79 East. The campground is on the north side of the highway, across from the fire station. From Temecula, take State Rt. 79 south 24.1 miles and turn left at campground sign.
Available Campsites
- Site 040, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Host - 026, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop Oak Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop Ribbonwood, Type Standard Nonelectric
