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Burnt Rancheria
Total sites: 56
Available Today: 5 FF*
Available this Weekend: 5 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 5 FF*
Available this Weekend: 5 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
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Cleveland National Forest › Descanso Ranger District › California
› San Diego County
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› Burnt Rancheria Campground
Burnt Rancheria Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Burnt Rancheria Campground is located in the Descanso Ranger District, Cleveland National Forest (41 min east of El Cajon, CA) with an elevation of 5,970 feet. There are a total of 56 campsites including 8 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 47 sites can accommodate RVs between 22 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $32.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, amphitheater, flush toilets.
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Campsite Reviews (140)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 74% | |
| 4 star | 14% | |
| 3 star | 4% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@LucasS3129241 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #49
Absolutely loved my time at Burnt Rancheria. The area is beautiful and access to hiking is great. Awesome view of the milky way at night. Pretty close to the site next to you, but just set up your tent in the trees between to give you some privacy.
@BretAVA3469781 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #57
Site 57 is quite pitched. Not a good trailer site. Other than that the campground and weather were terrific!
@AndrewP1911421 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #61
Don't trust any of the campsite photos! We booked a night at site 61 after seeing the pictures and reading reviews. What looked like a nice shaded campsite had no tree coverage and the entire campsite was in the blazing sun in the blazing sun! We ended up moving to 58 (it was mid week and it's pretty empty there mid week) but had to pay AGAIN for it. Would not reserve a site there again mid-week. I'd just show up and take one. Also, I learned that the racoons know what a hot cocoa packet is. Even with everything away except a few unopened cocoa packets that I didn't see, a family of racoons came by and tore into all of them leaving a chocolate covered mess to clean up in the morning! Beautiful campsite and I will definitely go back, but don't trust the dated pictures on line!
@AtharvaK3981D5 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #40
Site #40 has excellent shade (and most of Pinyon loop does as well). 40 was a bit far from bathrooms (few mins walk) but not too bad. Each site has lots of space for multiple tents/gazebos. Hosts were very kind. Hosts only take cash for firewood payment, or you can travel 1/2 mile down the road to the store for firewood/ice/other essentials.
@PhilipE3DDF3FD · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #32
WEATHER WAS BEAUTIFUL
@JesusB6E6CFD02 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #8
Clean campground, helpfull staff
@BruceC8051679 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #38
The campground was clean. The restrooms were clean and stocked. The camp hosts were friendly and answered my questions.
@EnriqueL591A1B · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #8
We absolutely love Burnt Rancheria. It is clean and very well maintained. The wild life is great too!
@EdieD5C0177FA4 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #52
Great campground. Site spaced out nicely.
@Stephanie13298 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #32
We love this campground, but they might need a little maintenance!
@BobW2452085 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025 at Campsite #33
It was very quiet and peaceful midweek and our campsite was great. My only complaint was the small bathroom near the host was not working, and only two showers were operable. This caused some long waits on the weekend. Hope they can be fixed soon!
@PeterD8307189 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #3
Nice campground with well kept facilities.
@JohnT2915386 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #35
What an awesome place to go for rest and relaxation. Hopefully westtrek, the new private services provider, who seems to be trying to over take maintenance/ cleaning operations, is able to drop the pride promoters in able to keep the good things shining.
@KristinaW217C1 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #53
Great and beautiful site for the whole family!
@ChristopherB30 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #26
The site was very close to the next door Neighbor and there was also an issue with the boundary line between this site and the neighboring site and we had initially placed our tent at first right on the boundary line and was later told by the campground host that spot technically belonged to the neighboring site. This campsite used to have a large tree for shade, but it has been cut down so there is minimal shade unless you place your tent far into the trees in the back. There are also a lot of caterpillars crawling around everywhere and some kind of either snake holes or chipmunk holes in the ground. This campsite is also pretty far from the closest bathroom. The site is very close to a nearby water spigot and you can also get some shade for your tent if you place it under the trees in the back of the camp site. The bathrooms and showers were exceptionally clean, and there were camp hosts constantly cleaning the facilities throughout our stay.
@JustinM3391219 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #45
Such a wonderful campground. Seems like it was somewhat recently renovated and the campsites have new concrete picnic tables and the bathrooms are so clean. It is steps away from the PCT so you can do some hiking overlooking the desert. Highly recommend Burnt Rancharia.
@RobertS9225788 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #33
This was my first time at Burnt Rancheria campground. I have camped at many places in SD County but this place was the best. Sorry I have not come sooner. The Laguna mountains are almost like the Sierra Nevadas with Pine trees all around. The camp sites are not too close together and there are plenty of nice trails around for hiking!
@KevinO6807738 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #52
Clean and quiet.
@JosianeG488404 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #14
its very clean. quiet, well maintained.It is a pleasure to be there.The bathrooms are really clean.We always come back to this camp.
@ThomasJ3121113 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #42
We found a level site (#42) latgee enough to park our motorhome and Jeep. It was also sunny enough to charge my batteries with solar. There is a section of the Pacific Crest Trail next to the campground where you can hike. There is also a small store and two restaurants within 1/4 mile.
@carolj2599988 · Camped on May 1, 2025 at Campsite #19
Arrived on opening day and the campground was clean and all the hosts were wonderful.
@NickT2297668 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #22
The campground was clean and quiet. The hosts are really nice.
@LeahAD18F35AC0 · Camped on Sep 13, 2024 at Campsite #9
Attentive camp hosts and clean facilities. Change machines in showers would make this place perfect.
@MarkV8262617 · Camped on Sep 1, 2024 at Campsite #3
Would highly recommend this campground! Camping spots have green areas between them and aren't too tight which is a blessing. The hike attached to the campground, Desert View trail, has a stunning view.
@DarcyC5147168 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #24
I spent 2 days at site 24, and while the shade on this site was lacking compared to a few others that were close by, it was VERY private and had tons of space. The hosts were very nice and helpful, and the grounds and bathrooms were super clean. Loved being able to go on a quick hike in the morning and then come back to relax at the site. And cell phone service was surprisingly good. I have t-mobile and never had less than two bars, but I was usually around 4. Can't wait to come back and explore more.
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