Kumeyaay Lake Campground

San Diego, CA

4.5(356 reviews)

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About this campground

Kumeyaay Lake Campground north of San Diego California (Santee) offers primitive tent camping sites in the popular Mission Trails Regional Park. Hiking, biking, and equestrian riding are popular at this urban park. Open for camping on weekends only the park is managed and owned by the city of San Diego. Situated on a loop road the campground is accessible for tent campers and RVs. RVs and trailers are limited due to a narrow access road. Multiple trails leave from that area including a trail right from camp down to a small lake.

What campers say

Kumeyaay Lake Campground is a well-kept, family-friendly spot centered on a small lake with wooded, semi-secluded sites and a short loop trail. Restrooms and free showers are frequently praised for cleanliness and good water pressure. Park hosts are generally helpful, though some visitors find ranger enforcement strict. Practical tradeoffs include a locked gate or limited late-entry flexibility, occasional nearby construction or small aircraft noise, and a few confusing trail signs. Overall it’s a convenient, peaceful campground for short stays and lake-side walks if you can accept possible urban noise and arrival-time constraints.

Our summary of 356 traveler reviews.