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Boulder Oaks is the only equestrian site on the Descanso district, offering 17 horse stables, 30 camp sites, and direct access to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Visitors are drawn here for the convenience of horseback riding and day hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as picnicking in the beautiful mountain setting.
The campground consists of two loops. One has equestrian sites and corrals, and the other offers family campsites. The facility is equipped with one vault toilet.
The campground sits at an elevation of 3,300 ft. with lush oak and manzanita trees. The surrounding mountains are dotted with sagebrush. Wildflowers add color to the landscape in spring and early summer. The area is home to many species of local and migratory birds.
The beautiful Lake Morena County Park nearby offers fishing, hiking, boating and even sailboarding. Largemouth bass and trout are just some of the fish you can catch here. Boat rental available on site. Lake access rates
Cibbets Flat in the Kitchen Creek area is also nearby and features seasonal streams and ponds.
Boulder Oaks campground is located right off HWY 8, just outside of the Mount Laguna Recreation Area.
Mount Laguna is one of the highest peaks in San Diego county at 6,000+ ft elevation. It's one of the only places in San Diego to experience snowfall in the winter. It's not uncommon to get up to 3 feet of snow at these altitudes and it's one of the most unique characteristics of this region.
There are plenty of open space areas and hillsides to snowboard and play in the snow. Although we're not comparable to winter destination's such as Big Bear with ski lifts and steep slopes, we still offer a unique winter wonderland experience very close to home.
It's a great place to practice and learn with a variety of open space areas to explore.
Please be prepared when visiting the area. Snow chains may be required.
We’re blessed to have these beautiful winter snow conditions on our San Diego mountains, less than an hour away of downtown. There’s no doubt that it’s a beautiful and magical natural phenomena that touches us all, as it eventually cascades down through our rivers, waterfalls and into our valleys. It’s a very life line of San Diego county that concentrate at these sacred peaks.
Backpacking is an experience that blends distance hiking with dispersed camping. You must be able to carry all of life’s essentials on your back and you must be very strategic about your choice of gear.
One of the most famous backpacking trails in the world is the Pacific Crest Trail - a 2,650 miles wilderness path that runs through our backcountry.
This national scenic trail originates in Mexico and continues through California, Oregon, Washington and Canada.
Every year, hundreds of hikers and equestrians leave the world behind and embark on this pilgrimage across 3 countries. Some only travel a few miles, while others complete every mile in a single season. The entire hike takes approximately 3 months to complete and traverses the desert, Sierra Nevada and volcanic peaks in the Cascade Range.
The PCT movement represents a global devotion to the unique geography of the Western United States. People from all over the globe traverse this journey on foot, leaving the world behind and embarking on a 3 month long nature immersive experience.
It's one of the most important cultural phenomenons in recent years, as it relates to nature experiences, outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship.