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18 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
Town22 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (27 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in San Diego County, California, United States.
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Town26 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (28 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in San Diego County, United States.
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Town26 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (34 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Coastal city in the North County region of San Diego County, California, United States.
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Things to do27 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Theme park in Carlsbad, California, United States.
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Things to do28 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Zoo in San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego County, California, United States.
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State park35 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places.
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36 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
County seat of Riverside County, California, United States.
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State park40 miles west · straight-line distance
State park on the coast of California, USA.
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Outdoors42 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (54 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Beach in San Diego County, California, United States.
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State park46 miles east · straight-line distance
State park in California.
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Things to do49 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (66 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company.
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Ski area51 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (76 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Running Springs, California, United States.
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Ski area53 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (91 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski area in Southern California.
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55 miles north · straight-line distance
Waterfalls on Bonita Creek in San Bernardino County, California.
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57 miles south · straight-line distance
National Monument of the United States and historic district.
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67 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (94 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Public beach in San Pedro, Los Angeles, United States.
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Outdoors74 miles west · straight-line distance
Island in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
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National park site76 miles east · straight-line distance
National park of the United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 63 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
10 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 15 min by car (12 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Dripping Springs campground is a wonderful campground adjacent to the Agua Tibia Wilderness. Recreation Recreation in the area includes hiking, trail running, and backpacking.
CampingHistoryHunting
11 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Agua Tibia Wilderness now contains a total of 17,979 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office and the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California.
Wilderness
13 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (35 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
11 sites available. Wildomar Campground is currently closed due to the Wildomar Fire until further notice.
CampingHikingPicnickingRecreational Vehicles
19 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (36 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Fry Creek Campground is situated in the heart of Cleveland National Forest, uniquely located down the road from the world-famous Palomar Observatory.
Camping
19 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (36 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Science buffs and families are drawn to Observatory Campground for its proximity to the Palomar Observatory, a world-class center of astronomy research operated by the California Institute of Technology.
CampingHiking
21 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (34 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Crestline Group Campground is located in a wooded area on Palomar Mountain, at approximately 5,390 feet in elevation. Many trees including Black Oak, Cedar, White Fir and Live Oak surround the site.
BikingCampingHikingRanger programs
21 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Falcon Group Campground has three individual group campsites just off the scenic Ortega Highway in Southern California, which connects San Juan Capistrano and Temecula Valley Highway.
BikingCampingHikingMountain BikingPhotographyScenic DriveStar GazingWilderness
22 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (25 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Located on the Cleveland National Forest, Oak Grove Campground is nestled in a valley of large oak groves and manzanita. Recreation Oak Grove Trail is a short walk of 1.5 miles and is located across Rt. 79, behind the Ranger Station.
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25 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Beauty Mountain Wilderness encompasses a total of 15,627 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office .
CampingHikingHorseback ridingPhotographyWilderness
27 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal communities. It follows the historic route of the 1775-76 Spanish colonizing expedition from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco, CA.
HikingHistoryHorseback riding
30 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (44 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
17 sites. Pacific Crest Trail Access. No Water. The nearest water can be found at the Warner Springs Gas Station.
CampingHikingPicnickingRecreational Vehicles
31 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (56 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The picturesque Fern Basin Campground is a perfect escape from a busy lifestyle. It provides peace and quiet in the mountains of southern California as well as access to countless recreational opportunities.
CampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingLookout TowerMountain Biking
32 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (65 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. A four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle is recommended with a minimum ground clearance of 6 inches. Drive at your own risk.
BackpackingBikingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingMountain BikingPicnicking
32 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (56 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Marion Mountain Campground offers a beautiful retreat in the San Bernardino National Forest. It provides access to a number of hiking trails that lead to some of the most spectacular views of Southern California.
BikingCampingFire Lookouts/Cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorseback riding
33 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (65 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. 4 Wheel Drive is recommended. The road is currently a high-priority for maintenance, which should be occuring in June, 2023.
CampingClimbingFire Lookouts/Cabins OvernightFishingHikingPicnicking
39 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This San Bernardino County Parks managed area is an oasis within one of the fastest growing areas of Southern California. Riverside County and the City of Corona also provide recreation facilities.
BoatingCampingHorseback ridingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
40 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Pinyon Flat is an 18-site first-come first-served campground located within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
Camping
40 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Ribbonwood is an ideal mountain escape for equestrian campers. The campground overlooks Palm Desert and the Salton Sea in southern California and provides visitors with access to hundreds of miles of terrain for exploration and enjoyment.
CampingFishingHorse CampingHorseback ridingMountain Biking
42 miles north · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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44 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
This scenic driving tour climbs from the desert through the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, before descending again to the desert.
PhotographyPicnickingWildlife viewing
49 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (77 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingRanger programsWater sports
49 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by Orange County, there is no permanent pool, but varied facilities such as fishing, picnic areas, a nature trail, and tennis. The site of the historic oil boom town of Olinda. Adjoins Chino Hills State Park.
FishingHikingPicnickingWildlife viewing
49 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (76 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Council Group Campground is a great place to enjoy a large outdoor gathering with just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer.
CampingFishingHikingRanger programs
49 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
This wilderness is part of the eastern slope of the San Bernardino Mountains with topography rapidly changing from low, rolling foothills and canyons to steep, rugged mountains. Elevations range from 2,300 to 5,500 feet.
CampingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingPhotographyWildernessWildlife viewing
50 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.
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51 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve/ACEC is well recognized as an important wildlife corridor that links BLM's San Gorgonio Wilderness with the San Bernardino National Forest and Joshua Tree National Park.
HikingHorseback ridingRanger programsWildlife viewing
51 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by Orange County, CA, there are facilities fishing, picnics, nature exhibits, handball and field sports. No permanent pool.
PicnickingWildlife viewing
51 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Surronded by the stark beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Lake Cahuilla (pronounced Kah-wee-ah) is a favorite recreation area in the Coachella Valley.
CampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingPicnickingRecreational VehiclesWater sports
52 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The recreation facilities at this project are managed by the City of Fullerton (CA) Community Services. Golf and tennis are main attractions at this project, located among the picturesque rolling hills in the City of Fullerton.
BikingHikingHorseback ridingHotel/Lodge/Resort Privately OwnedPicnicking
54 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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54 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The terrain within the Santa Rosa Mountains Wilderness is rugged with elevations rising dramatically from just above sea level to 7,000 feet.
CampingHikingHistoryHorseback ridingHuntingPhotographyWildernessWildlife viewing
56 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge is not only a haven for wildlife but also a natural retreat for nearby communities.
Ranger programs
56 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1972, Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to protect vital coastal habitats for rare and endangered species.
Ranger programs
57 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States.
HikingHistoryWildlife viewing
59 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
San Bernardino County Parks manages this project in the high desert wilderness at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains. No permanent pool, but camping and picnicking facilities are available. Access to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Hiking
59 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge The San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge protects a rich diversity of endangered, threatened, migratory, and native species and their habitats within a highly urbanized coastal environment.
BirdingFishingMotor BoatWildlife viewing
61 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Juniper Flats covers 101,272 acres of mixed public and private lands. Located between the Mojave Desert and the forests of the San Bernardino Mountains, Juniper Flats hosts a unique mixture of plants from both environments.
BikingCampingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingNature educationOff-highway vehiclesPhotography
63 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The north-central portion of this Wilderness area holds the rugged Bighorn Mountains and the eastern foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains.
CampingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingNature educationPhotographyRanger programsWildlife viewing
63 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve preserves one of the largest remaining examples of coastal wetland habitats in the southern California sub-region.
PaddlingPhotographyRanger programsSwimmingWildlife viewing
63 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Tijuana Slough is a 1,072-acre wetland where the Tijuana River meets the Pacific Ocean.
Ranger programs
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, Legoland California, San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 22 miles southwest in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 27 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 26 miles south in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 28 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 26 miles southwest in a straight line; driving takes about 35 min over 34 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 49 miles, including Dripping Springs Campground (Ca) (10 miles east), Wildomar Campground (13 miles northwest), Fry Creek Campground (19 miles southeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.