State Park
El Cariso Campground
Cleveland National Forest · Lake Elsinore, CA
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Managed by State Park
Managing agency
- Cleveland National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Lake Elsinore, CA
About
El Cariso Campground will be CLOSED from June 27th to June 30th for administrative reasons. Please plan accordingly. Refunds will not be issued. For more information, please contact the Trabuco Ranger District at 951-736-1811 24 sites.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near El Cariso Campground
Trail
El Cariso Nature Trail
California
1.3 mi207 ftgain
Easy
Trail
McVicker Stairs
California
1.3 mi407 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
San Juan Trail Loop
California
6.7 mi1,880 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
San Juan Trail
California
19.4 mi5,837 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Upper Hot Spring Canyon to Falls Trail
California
3.1 mi610 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Morgan Trail
California
10.3 mi1,772 ftgain
Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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