Horse Heaven Group

Show on map 619-445-6235 joy@westrecllc.com

DESCANSO RANGER DISTRICT, 3348 ALPINE BLVD.
ALPINE, CA 91901

Overview

Contrary to its name, Horse Heaven Group Campground has no equestrian sites. Instead, this tent-only facility can accommodate gatherings of up to 100 people. It provides a great mountain getaway for city dwellers to relax and enjoy cool summer temperatures, hiking and other outdoor recreation, just one hour east of San Diego.

Recreation

The Laguna Mountain region is known for its great horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking trails. Visitors can get their boots dusty on a segment of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from California to the State of Washington, and access other trails within a short drive. Many picnic areas are located nearby.

Facilities

This site offers three areas for group gatherings: Lupine Loop can accommodate 40 people and 10 vehicles; Buttercup Loop can hold 100 people and 16 vehicles; Hollyhock Loop can hold 70 people and 12 vehicles. The facility is equipped with vault toilets and drinking water. A general store is located 2.3 miles away at Mt. Laguna and Pine Valley.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled in the pines at an elevation of 5,600 feet within the Laguna Mountains in the southern portion of Cleveland National Forest. The area is home to many species of birds and wildlife.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (619) 354-8776 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, Big Laguna Trail System, Storm Canyon Overlook

Camp site features

Across 3 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 3 sites
Pets allowed: all 3 sites
Group sites: all 3 sites
Longest RV: 30 ft
Largest party: 100 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 8.2 mi

Nearest water fill: 24.7 mi

Directions

The campground is located 50 miles east of San Diego, California. Take I-8 to Sunrise Highway exit. Go approximately 14 miles until you see the Horse Heaven Group Campground sign and turn down the campground entrance road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

10 reviews

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Glen M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The only downside to this campground is the toilets. By the ed of the season they are in bad shape.

Bernadette R

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Buttercup at Horse Haven is a fantastic spot for large groups. I loved the layout—the social area and fire pit are set apart from the lower tent area, which creates a perfect separation of space. There is plenty of parking, the site feels incredibly private, and my T-Mobile reception was great throughout our stay. Highly recommend; we can't wait to return!

Jade W

Loop:Butr

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Reviewed a year ago

Great space, perfect for a group to enjoy the outdoors.

Raad J

Loop:Lupi

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Reviewed a year ago

The site was beautiful and within short distance to other beautiful hiking sites. We were a group of friends and had an amazing time having the site just to ourselves. The drive was about just a little over an hour from downtown San Diego. Very grateful for the experience!!

Roberto F

Loop:Butr

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Reviewed a year ago

Camp site is very nice and big. Has a nice parking lot to fit plenty of cars. Bathrooms very close to the campsite. Only down side I did not particularly like was that the fire ring is very far away from the campsite site itself which was very irritating to have to walk all our wood to the area and be so far away from our camping group just to have a camp fire… not ideal at all.

Jeff U

Loop:Lupi

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Reviewed a year ago

Excellent annual experience as usual.

Availability

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