Lake Cuyamaca offers duck hunting that includes; mallards, pintail and widgeon. The lake is open for hunting on Wednesday and Sunday during the season as set by State and Federal regulations.
The majority of birds do not arrive until after December 1 & so hunting is usually held off during the first half of the season. However, if fall rains and the arrival of enough ducks warrants the opening of the East Lake during the first half, they usually do so.
Management will initially place seven double blinds for the use of season members. Season members are accepted on a first come / first serve basis with payment of the $550 fee. Payment guarantees the member and a guest the use of the blind a minimum of six times during the season. Additional opportunities may develop if we get early rains and can open up the East Lake. Management will assign actual dates as soon as the season membership list is complete. A drawing will be held and dates and blinds will be assigned on a rotational basis. Register early as membership is limited.
The San Diego backcountry offers many hunting opportunities to choose from. Please be aware that these areas are actively patrolled by rangers and poachers will be prosecuted to the full extend of the law. You must have a valid hunting license and adhere to all hunting laws as prescribed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. We have a zero tolerance policy for poaching and illegal hunting activities.
Hunting is not allowed anywhere in the State Park. Seosonal Duck hunting is offered at Lake Cuyamaca in the winter months by reservation only. Hunting is permitted in the Cleveland National Forest in accordance with hunting regulations set forth by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. You can hunt with a firearm in the Cleveland National Forest except within the boundaries of the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. Only bow hunting is allowed in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area.
Hunting is traditionally a solitary sport that requires a lot of roughing it out. We want to change that. Our glamping sites are located near some of the best hunting sites in the backcountry so you can bring along the family. Our camouflaged hammocks can be used as blinds and deployed at any location including high up in the trees. They also serves as a comfortable resting area during your hunting outing.
Our company co-founder Rami Abdel is an avid hunter and spent many of his young years on the hunting trail with his father. A lot of his love and appreciation for nature stemmed from those experiences he had as a child. He only hunts what he'll eat and has many years experience as a hunter and game tracker. As he grew older, he was disappointed to find that it was getting harder and harder to keep this tradition alive. Hunting laws and regulations, although necessary, have also restricted the sport and made it much more challenging than it used to be. Hunting already requires a lot of reconnaissance work and prepping to ensure a successful trip, as well as waiting hours for a deer to hopefully cross your path. The process can seem very cumbersome and confusing, especially for first time hunters trying to learn the sport.
With such busy and fast paced lifestyles it was getting harder and harder to get out hunting. Rami also loved spending all his free time with his wife and family and wanted to find a way to have them nearby also enjoying the outdoors during his hunting trips.
That's where a lot of the inspiration for the hunting retreats came from. We take a lot of the hassle out of the process and position you in areas where you're most likely to catch a deer. Our team knows this area very well and take care of all of the scouting for you. We create strategic hunting blinds and outposts with our tree tents that bring a new dimension to the hunting experience.
Cuyamaca Peak, the second highest point in San Diego County, looms tall on the western edge of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. There are many trails and fire roads that can be used to craft different routes up the summit, but the most direct and popular course is to climb the Lookout Fire Road, starting at Paso Picacho Campground. This road, being entirely paved asphalt, is also the only hike in the park that dogs are allowed on.
You have various boating options on Lake Cuyamaca which make for a very fun day on the water. They also feature a lake view restaurant with craft beer, great food and apple pie! It is advisable to call well in advance for boat reservations at 760-765-0515 or 877-581-9904 Monday through Friday. Let us know if you're interested in boating activities for your group & we'll go ahead & organize this for you. Team building activities are ideal on the lake & your group will have a wonderful time throughout their stay.
Rowboat - max 5 people: $25 all day use / $17.50 after 1:00 PM
Peddle Boat - $15 per hour ($15 refundable cash deposit)
Motor Boat - max 6 people: $50 all day / $35 after 1pm / $30 after 4pm
Pantoon Boat - max 8 people: $125 per day weekdays / $175 per day weekends
Kayak - max 2 people: One Person Kayak $15 per hour / Two Person Kayak: $20 per hour ($20 refundable cash deposit) There must be one adult 18 years or older on each kayak.
Private Boats - Ramp Launch $7 per day / Power Wash $10 (any private boat will be subject to inspection)
Float Tubes -