Anza Borrego Desert State Park
600,000 acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the
largest state park in the contiguous United States and voted the
#1 state park in California by National Geographic. Another
100 years would pass before the first settlers would come to stay and
inhabit this area.
Visitors can traverse canyons full of desert palms, ancient pictographs,
majestic cactus and early spring wildflowers.
Tour Carlsbad Beaches & Lagoons
This San Diego beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. The large bluff-top campground is
very popular, especially in summer. There area also three major wetland habitats.
Guajome County Regional Park
Stradling the northern city boundaries of Oceanside and Vista is this moderate sized wilderness park.
Picnic grounds, camping, fishing, nature trails, horse trails.
Also home to historic Rancho Guajome Adobe and Antique Steam & Gas Engine Museum.
Palomar Mountain State Park
Palomar Mountain State Park features spectacular views of the Pacific, camping,
picnicking, hiking, and fishing (trout) in Doane Pond. Coniferous forests cover
much of the 1,862 acres, in contrast to the dry lowlands surrounding the mountain.
This is one of the few Southern California areas with a Sierra Nevada-like atmosphere.
>Tour Cleveland National Forest
Southern most of protected forest lands in California includes 430,000
acres of San Diego, Orange and Riverside divided into three distinct
areas. Comprises of conifer woodlands and chaparral.
Lake Poway Recreation Area
Located at east end of Lake Poway Road, includes fishing, boating, camping,
picnicking, volleyball, softball and Clyde Rexrode Wilderness Area.
Rancho Cuyamaca State Park
The beautiful park offers camping and hiking in an oak woodland forest,
with a sprinkling of pines and lovely meadows with creeks.
There are over 100 miles of trails which accommodate hikers, bikers, and equestrians.
San Dieguito River Park
Future parkland property rich in habitat, cultural recreational and scenic values
as well as a future route for a Coast-to-Crest Trail.
Julian Recreation Adventures
This mountain resort hosts a number of outdoor recreation venues and access to the Pacific Crest Trail:
- William House County Park - Campground and Mountain Trails
- Camp Mataguay - Boy Scout Camping Facility
- Camp Marston - YMCA Group Camping Facility
- Volcan Mountain - Wilderness Preserve
- KQ Ranch - RV Camping Resort
- Julian Horse Stables - Equestrian Sports
- R&B Bicycle Club - Julian and Borrego Biking Adventures
Hellhole Canyon County Preserve
1712-acre preserve with over 11 miles of hiking and equestrian trails.
Explore exquisite oak woodlands, mountain creeks or sweeping hilltop panorama views.
This wildlife habitat hosts mountain lion, coyote, rattlesnakes and various bird species.
Poway Skate Park
This 12,000 square feet of pool style concrete bowls and street elements.
The park features lights and bathrooms.
Borrego Badlands Skatepark
26,000 sf subterranean all concrete park for skateboard and in-line skating. Clubhouse and pro-shop.