Falcon Group

$75.00/night

Overview

Falcon Group Campground has three individual group campsites just off the scenic Ortega Highway in Southern California, which connects San Juan Capistrano and Temecula Valley Highway.

The pleasant climate, scenery, trail system and convenient location, make this a popular destination for groups from Los Angeles and San Diego. Hiking is especially popular among campers.

Recreation

Hikers of any level can find trails that challenge and accommodate their recreational goals around the campground. Among them are the Falcon Trail, a 1.4-mile easy trail that connects to the campground, and Trabuco Canyon Trail, which provides scenic 6.8-mile hike into the backcountry.

The San Juan Trial, which is popular with mountain bikers, has a trailhead at Blue Jay campground, adjacent from Falcon Group Campground. The trail climbs a very steep set of stacked switchbacks from the floor of Hot Springs Canyon and traverses briefly before steeply ascending a ridge toward Sugarloaf Mountain.

There are also many ideal picnic spots and scenic overlooks along Ortega Highway.

Facilities

There are three individual campsites within the group campground. Lupine can hold 40 people and eight vehicles, Sage can hold 30 people and six vehicles, and Yarrow can hold 70 people and 10 vehicles. The facility is adjacent to Blue Jay Campground, which has first-come, first-served individual sites.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 3,300 ft. off the Ortega Highway scenic drive in the Santa Ana Mountains, a route that offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, valleys and forest. The area lies in a mixed forest and chaparral ecosystem and is inhabited by a variety of birds, plants and wildlife.

Nearby Attractions

The closest town is Lake Elsinore, which has various shops, restaurants and recreation opportunities.

Camp site features

Across 3 camp sites:

Group sites: all 3 sites
Longest RV: 25 ft
Largest party: 70 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest propane: 13.9 mi · Chevron

Nearest dump station: 8.0 mi

Nearest water fill: 18.5 mi

Directions

From Southern California, take U.S. Highway 15 to State Highway 74 (Ortega Highway) in Lake Elsinore. Travel 6 miles west of Lake Elsinore on 74 and turn north on North Main Divide Road. Proceed 5 miles to Falcon Campground. From I-5, exit for Ortega Highway (State Highway 74). Take 74 east approximately 27 miles to North Main Divide Road. Turn north and proceed 5 miles to Falcon Campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

21 reviews

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Brian V

Loop:Sage

Site:

Reviewed 9 months ago

Well it would be great BUT THE CAMPGROUND WAS CLOSED. Drove all the way up and into Cleveland national forest AND ONLY TO GET TO THE CAMPGROUND SAYING ITS CLOSED AND VIOLATORS WILL PAY HEAVILY. Also keep in mind there’s no service up there. So had to drive all the way back down to get service to let everyone know that it was closed and they didn’t have service either. Look. I’m sure it would’ve been great, but they DID NOT notify me that it was closed. If they told me I would’ve rescheduled. Please tell me yall can rebook me. Thank you.

Wing Yee L

Loop:Sage

Site:

Reviewed 2 years ago

I made the reset a week ago and when I got there the forest rangers told me it burnt down 3 weeks ago And I even got a confirmation email telling me not to forget to be there So why didn't I get a update on the forest being burnt down? I prepared for a very long time because this was my first time camping and I am very upset that this company didn't tell me that the forest burnt down and continued to sell reservations

Purna S

Loop:Lupe

Site:

Reviewed 2 years ago

Very secluded location for a large group. The big fire rings are great to accommodate 40 happy campers around it. There are two water taps which made it very convenient. The only complain is the vault toilet which stunk pretty badly.

Keith S

Loop:Sage

Site:

Reviewed 3 years ago

Falcon group site is a very accomodating for large groups. The firepit is big enough to keep the entire group warm on the cool Cleveland National Forest nights. There are wooden picnic benches and a vaulted toliet that makes camping a little more comfortable. The parking may get a little tight, but if you are efficient with the space it shouldn't be an issue. I would book the Falcon Groupsite again.

Miho N

Loop:Yarr

Site:

Reviewed 3 years ago

Lovely stay at Yarr site. Vault toilets so just watch out when downwind! Beautiful sunrise close by if you walk out of site and head towards forest route!

Julia F

Loop:Lupe

Site:

Reviewed 3 years ago

Peaceful weekend. Lots of hike options nearby. Convenient bathroom that was well maintained. Three sturdy table and benches and park provided bucket by spicket. All very helpful. Some things to note though… there’s lots of rocks in ground and site is on a mild slope so choose wisely where you want to pitch your tent. No sign to indicate the campsite, that would have been helpful.

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 13% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.