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**Corral Canyon Campground** **Distance** | 1.2 miles with connecting options \---|--- **Campfires** | Campfires are not allowed when elevated fire restrictions are in effect. Please see our [current fire restrictions](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cleveland/home/?cid=fseprd549882) page for more details. **Fees** | [Adventure Pass Required](http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cleveland/passes-permits/recreation) **Hike/Ride Time** | Half day **Difficulty** | Easy to Moderate **Best Seasons** | Spring, Winter **Location** | Off the I-8 at Buckman Springs Rd. Turn right on Buckman Springs rd. to Morena Stokes Valley rd, travel 10 miles to reach Four Corners Staging area and continue to the campground **Ranger District** | Descanso Ranger District - (619) 445-6235 Corral Canyon Campground is located within the Corral Canyon OHV Area and provides a secluded camping opportunity for those using the surrounding trails. Campsites are nestled amongst an Oak grove with views of chaparral and desert for miles. Trails can be accessed from just outside of the campground, linking many to the greater OHV Area for more options. Each parking sport was designed to accommodate vehicles towing up to 27ft. trailers. 20 sites are available and OHV use is allowed with a Green Sticker (required). Please note that there is no potable water in the campground or within the local Corral Canyon and Bear Valley area.
Sad that almost all ohv trails have been shut down in San Diego County. This is basically all we're left with. Thank you, you granola bar eating, elite hikers!
The trail system is pretty decent, but not enough space and trails to go around. It'd be nice if there were some more technical challenges.
Do us all a favor, FEEL free to run over any hikers you see on our trails! Your trail today, theirs tomorrow!
A great get away spot for me and my family to camp and ride our toys!
Rangers are easy going and respectful.
Pros.
Vault toilets
East to gather firewood
"Most" other campers/riders are friendly
Has a Youth only mx track
Cons.
Vault toilets w/flies
Rough riding terrain for youth/beginners
The rare highschooler wild parties
Distance to medical facility in the event of ohv accident(experienced)
This time of year (end of April), is a perfect time of year
to visit the area. We drove up the flank of Los Pinos Peak to the small parking area near the top. A short uphill walk to the fire lookout resulted in the most fantastic views of the back country from Mexico on the South to San Diego on the West, to the Laguna Mts on the North. My travel partner was in awe. Ate a very relaxing lunch at the Canyon camping area. Peaceful even with off road vehicles going by occasionally.
Also visited the Lake Morena area. Lake level is low but still enough water to show it's beauty.
