Escondido Campground
ESCONDIDO CAMPGROUND
Part of Los Padres National Forest
Overview
As of 11/1/2026, this campground is under new management - it is now being managed directly by the Los Padres National Forest, Monterey Ranger District. The campground is CLOSED while we assess and address health and safety concerns. Thank you for your patience, we look forward to serving you soon!
Escondido Campground is a family-friendly campground that will take your breath away. Surrounded by spectacular rock formations and sprawling oaks this campground rests in a grassy meadow. The outdoor activities are endless. Hiking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and bird watching are just a few of the activities you can do while visiting this Los Padres National Forest gem.
Facilities
Nine campsites and each include a picnic table and fire ring. Two vault toilets are located near the campsites. There is no potable water (drinking water) onsite. There is no dump station.
Natural Features
Escondido Campground has a diverse and thriving environment that contains ponderosa pine, oak madrone and sycamore trees, just to name a few. The Arroyo Seco River runs through this canyon terrain and only a short distance from the campground. A variety of wildlife viewing and backpacking opportunities is available.
Recreation
Escondido Campground has trailheads located near the campground and is only a short drive to multiple other trails with access to backpacking, hiking, biking and horseback riding. Hitching posts for your horses are available at the campground trailhead. Sandstone landscapes, wildflowers and wildlife are part of the experience in this pristine part of the forest.Nearby Attractions
Hiking trails, biking, fishing, horseback riding are within minutes of this campground. The San Antonio Mission, one of the oldest of the California Missions, is within a 15-minute drive.
Important Notices
As of 11/1/2026, this campground is under new management - it is now being managed directly by the Los Padres National Forest, Monterey Ranger District. The campground is CLOSED while we assess and address health and safety concerns. Thank you for your patience, we look forward to serving you soon!
- No drinking water is available.
- Pets are allowed.
- No public showers in the region.
Quiet hours are 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.
- Fireworks are prohibited at all times.
- If hiking alone, tell someone where you plan to go and then stick to your plans.
- Don't take unnecessary chances - help for emergencies is miles away.
- Bring your gnat/mosquito repellent in Spring/Summer/Fall
- Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings.
- Click here for more information on Los Padres National Forest
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.
Caution: Poison Oak may be present
Available Activities
- Hiking - Hiking
- Camping - Camping
Directions
<p>Take Highway 101 to Jolon Road, turn onto Mission Road, to Del Venturi Road. Travel 12 miles to the campground. Last 3 miles is unsurfaced.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 805 434 1996
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 05, Loop ESCONDIDO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop ESCONDIDO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop ESCONDIDO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop ESCONDIDO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop ESCONDIDO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop ESCONDIDO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop ESCONDIDO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop ESCONDIDO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop ESCONDIDO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
