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AS OF NOVEMBER 2023: Blue Jay is closed for improvements. For more information, please contact the district office at 951-736-1811.
Cal Trans continues to perform highway-widening work on SR-74 Ortega Highway with periodic nightly closures.
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https://sr-74-ortega-highway-widening.constantcontactsites.com/
Located approximately 4 miles off Hwy 74 (Ortega) on the North Main Divide Road, this campsite has 50 available sites with a varying distance apart for a true "wilderness" feel. Amenities include trash cans, fire pits, grills, vaulted toilets, and plenty of local trails for hiking, biking and equestrian. For information regarding local and connecting trails, please see our Trail Guide under the Trabuco District.
Located approximately 3 miles north of the Ortega Highway (Highway 74) and on the North Main Divide Road.
Beautiful day for a bike ride!
A bit overgrown. Needs a nice trim, push back the poison oak
Clean and comfortable campground that provided peace and a good night's sleep ... A good amount of the spots are closed right now (10/31/22) for renovation so be sure to make sure there's a space available before you submit your payment envelope at the gate!
1st time camping here.. its a 1st Come 1st serve try to get there be 10 AM so you can catch the spots as they leave after Breakfast. Its Beautiful and nice ..no internet connection which is very great . We will be back more often since we r only 20 mins away.. i got spot #50 its on the side corner nice n private #45 has 2 camping tent set ups #46 has the most beautiful huge tree right under it its nice to take picture.
There nice hiking trails
This is a great campground in the Cleveland national forest, east of San Juan Capistrano. Camping fees are $20 per night. Sites have picnic tables, fire rings, and flattened areas for tents. There are over 40 sites, and each has ample space. Lots of great hiking trails nearby. Bathrooms with pit toilets are accessible. There are water spigots, but they were turned off when I was there. Bring water just in case! There are dumpsters for trash- please use them, instead of leaving trash at the beautiful campsites. Dog friendly.
