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Cleveland National Forest › Palomar Ranger District › California
› Riverside County
› Aguanga
› Dripping Springs Campground
› Campsite #21
Campsite #21 at Dripping Springs Campground, CA
$25
Campsite #21
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 25 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
2/21
2/27
Campsite #21 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 25ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (8)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 75% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 25% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Feb 9, 2026 at Campsite #21
Beautiful simple spot and a great host
@DanielleG60547 · Camped on Jan 26, 2026 at Campsite #21
Dripping Springs was a good camping experience, it started with some hiccups but it was smooth sailing from there.When me and my dog first arrived, the camp site I reserved was not marked as reserved and someone was already camping in our spot. I went to the camp host's site and called out for someone with no luck in finding a camp host. I drove back towards town since there is no reception on the campgrounds and called the only number listed on the campsite signs. A customer support rep from recreation.gov answered and was pretty unhelpful in helping me reach the camp host. So me and my dog drove back and decided to just take an open site and let the host find us.I ended up liking this new campsite more than the one I reserved, so it worked out. The camp host, Jim, started making his rounds a couple hours later. He had been in town when I first arrived, hence why I couldn't find anyone on arrival. Jim is a friendly guy and apologized for the mix up and was cool about me taking a new spot. From then on forward, Jim was available and present around the campgrounds.Dripping Springs campground is calm and small. Every person I saw had their dogs leashed, which I appreciated since the campsites are pretty close to one another. The only downside to this campground for me is the poo problems (dog and human). The toilets are pretty much a historical exhibit at this point by how long the poo has been sitting in those outhouses. I would say more than several months of poo is in there and the moment you open the toilet door, it smells toxic, like a methane chamber. I truly think they should close off the toilets for public safety. If you're not camping in a camper trailer/van, I encourage you to bring a compost toilet system.As for dog poo, it was all over the hiking trails, which is so unfortunate. One camper had a dog and when they left, me and my dog passed their site and saw the owner didn't pick up any of the dog's poo. There needs to be accountability on this.
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@LinaADCF5FD98B · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #21
The campsite is pretty small. So in one spot instead of 4 tents we could only put 3 because of the small space. Also, we had a bad experience with some people camping and having a crazy loud party until 4am and no one was there to control it, we had kids that were sleepless and us too due to this. There are no showers so come prepared for that and the bathrooms are not clean since they are the ones with the hole on the ground. It gets pretty hot during the day not too bad during the night. Come prepared with bug spray!
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@howardg5666670 · Camped on Sep 7, 2024 at Campsite #21
There is a nice hiking trail looks like water could run through it.
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@TaniaB83B4AE68 · Camped on May 5, 2023 at Campsite #21
May temperature was perfect for camping in Aguanga. The creek next to the campground was so fun for the kids, and the hike trails were pretty and full of blooms that time if year.
I wish the map showed which sites are pull through for trailers.
Our site had a large space around it, a nice plus.
I wish the map showed which sites are pull through for trailers.
Our site had a large space around it, a nice plus.
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@EddielyQA71BD5 · Camped on Sep 17, 2022 at Campsite #21
Clean restrooms, close to trailhead. Will definitely be back.
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@GlennW952 · Camped on Oct 28, 2021 at Campsite #21
Plentiful very old oaks and sycamores shade a hidden gem just off Hwy 79 SE of Temecula. Driving there from the North you feel you must have chosen an RV park near a Walmart, but soon the topography changes, as does the road--from 6 lanes to 2 and suddenly there is a hard right turn into the campground. The sites are widely spaced and the one-lane road meanders around and then up a slight rise and doubles back, with two turnarounds. The trailhead is at the end of the campground and offers two trails 1 moderate and 1 strenuous. The toilets are vault and extraordinarily well maintained. Water faucets are plentiful. The camp host Jim is friendly and helpful. Great campground for a serene stay, not too far from the amenities of Temecula.
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@HyojinG116 · Camped on Apr 2, 2021 at Campsite #21
Peaceful and quiet campground. Host was really nice and welcomed us. Hiking trail along the campground was also very well maintained and beautiful.
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