Wonderful campground with lots of trees. Enjoyed a partial hookup that included electrical and water. Each site has a picnic bench and fire ring. Some have benches as well. Only one bathroom area but the family bathroom is spacious. The bathroom area also has huge wash tubs for cleaning pots and pans. Same area has the RV dump. Small pond about 0.1 mile from the east end of the park, can catch and release blue gill. Have to buy firewood at the ranger station. Only complaint was the noise. There were lots of kids screaming, crying and being unruly with parents doing nothing about it. read more

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I did not stay here, but went to check it out for a future stay. The staff said we could drive thru and check it out. It is nice, looks like a good place to camp, but the sites are on top of each other and not what we are looking for so I probably will not stay there. read more

Dos Picos County Park - Parks Near Me - Ramona, California

We have stayed at Dos Picos many times since it's literally a few miles from home. During the week camping is nicer because there are fewer people, on the other hand part of the fun of camping is socializing and making new friends, so weekends aren't terrible. The camp sites are relatively generous, with some larger and more secluded than others. There's also an area ideal for group camping. Surprisingly WiFi reception here is great, although I'm told I should be enjoying nature instead of being on the internet. Dos Picos has a small lake that's a nice 15 minute walk away from the camping area. When you're there it feels like you're far away from civilization. Overall, I recommend Dos Picos with the only negative being some sites are a little close together. read more

Great campground! Grounds and facilities are very well maintained. The ranger staff are wonderful and so helpful!

Just went for a few days of camping in the second week of June with 6 other families who were camping in the youth area (tent camping) and all 4 cabins (C3-6). We had a blast!! This area was close to the ranger station at check in, there's a nearby pond with fish and bullfrogs and an easy loop that the kids freely biked around. They set up a couple badminton nets and it kept the kids busy all week. We stayed in cabins C2 up the hill and it was quiet and very enjoyable. Although I hear it is much busier and louder on the weekends. You are only allowed to buy firewood at the ranger station for $6 - cash only due to concerns of bugs and critters from other woods brought in. There are two parking spaces allotted and allowed per cabin. Quiet time is from 10pm-8am. All campfire has to be out by 11pm. There are also public bathroom and coin-op showers nearby. No cooking allowed indoors. Cabins by the youth area were newly renovated with showers, bathrooms and sink, table and 4 chairs in the rooms, countertop and cabinets for storage plus in room heater, fans, dustpan and brooms provided. However, if you come in the winter, I was told to bring my own heater since their space heaters can get too hot. This was a major step up for us since we're used to tenting. More glamping here we come! We are looking forward to annual group trips here since the weather was pleasant and comfortable this time of year. Perhaps 55-75 degrees the whole trip. There are also fire pits, grill station and a two person round table outside of each cabin. There's also an outlet and hooks inside the cabin and outlets outside in case you want to plug in any appliances. There's also a few short Diamondhead hikes that are fairly low key and not too strenuous. Highly recommend bringing bikes to enjoy the loop which includes the pond, playground on the way with tons of picnic tables and scenic hikes. read more

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This is a nice county park in Ramona California. It's a pay park. Has a playground pavilions had a pond stocked with fish and ducks. Frogs. Has a campgrounds and cabins Lots of trails to hike and explore the area. Good spot to have a family event or social Gathering. Yes I recommend yes. read more

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Visited this park in October '24, just to fish, not for camping. We entered through the second gate since nobody was inside the security office. The 2 cars ahead of us just went ahead & entered, so we were confused if we had to pay or just go in, but we ended up paying the park fee ($2 or $3) Walked to the pond and it was ok... it was low & pretty dirty, so didn't think there was any fish lol but kids were catching some with pieces of hot dog so we threw a few casts out. Seen little turtles in the water as well as ducks. Would like to come back to see how the area looks when it's all green & nice. read more

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Dos Picos is everything you could ask for in a county park. It was a little strange seeing feminine products in the men's bathroom ‍

We had a wonderful time camping here for the weekend. The rangers were very helpful on the phone and in person. I loved that our campsite was clean and I could smell the fresh air instead of poured out beer and pee! The playground is within walking distance and my kiddos enjoyed the scavenger hunt from the rangers office. Highly recommend! read more

My review is for the campground, they have a day use for the park section. This is my second time camping at this campground. My first experience at this campground was for a organized teardrop gathering a few years ago. A ranger shared with me this last outing there are quite a few teardrop gatherings a year. For the second time we camped at the top of the campground. Although we weren't attending a teardrop event this time around we liked the top of the hill because it was a circular layout with semi hook ups. It has maybe 12 sites, more or less. ** Note** these sites are short. I have a teardrop hooked up to a SUV and it was pretty tight and this is if you don't want to unhitch. The only reason I didn't want to unhitch is because the platform is soft dirt and gravel and I can't easily maneuver the trailer to the hitch (still trying to master it). Anyway, I had to unhitch and my girlfriends helped me line up. ** Note** no hard liquor allowed. I mentioned the sites are short, I couldn't tell you how long. It would be best to contact the ranger office for specifics. In the middle of this cul-de-sac is a building used for events. It's kept locked.and I'm assuming you must make arrangements at the office to use it. There are restrooms available (one has a changing table for the littles), but no showers. The coin operated showers are located just below, walking would be better due to parking. I can't provide any other information of the shower area, this info was based on my fellow campers usage. Located on the building of the restrooms is a large community sink. It has a lever for hot and cold water, but hot water is not hooked up. This camping trip I had site 72 and the first time I had 71. Fellow campers had site 68, 70 and 73. Our stay we had a bit of wind through out the day. Our outing was at the Hawk Watch in Ramona (Jan-March) and a small hike at the Romona Grassland Preserve. Also, visit some of the wineries in the area. Also, not far at all is the well known Potato Chip Rock hike. I would come here again, and I would be fine camping at the top again as well. It's a little busier down below but wouldn't mind giving a try some time. Check with the ranger or website what guest speakers they may have scheduled. Our first visit they had a speaker come out with some reptiles. Very informative and fun for the kids, adults as well. read more

Dos Picos County Park - Our Little Guy Teardrop. - Parks Near Me - Ramona, California

It's my second trip to Dos Picos. I'm not an outdoor person but this place is very clean. Tent sites are all shaded with trees. The cabins are cute and well maintained, it has heater but no ac (each cabin does have fans). Thanks to the rangers, this place is very clean and orderly. If you are a hog or don't follow campground rules don't bother going there. The rangers are very strict about noise level and cleanliness. I love this place! read more

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An amazing campground, our camp neighbor said sometimes on weekends there's lots of kids and noise and yes on Friday the park filled with lots of families. But not extra noise. It's a beautiful campground with clean bathrooms, showers(quarter operated) and friendly campers. read more

We won't be staying here again, DO not recommend. NO cell service, no sewer, but they do have a dump station. We've stayed in hundreds of RV parks. This one is a county park. 1st time we couldn't check in until 2pm, they have a park next door that you stay in until check in time. Stating "they have to clean the site" before check in time. In the 4 nights we stayed here never saw one site being cleaned. We didn't tow our vehicle so an extra $4 a night to park our car. There is NO ONE here camping. October 2022. The Park rangers ride together (2) in their truck, not sure why, there should be someone in the office during office hours, closed from 12-1 for lunch hour. BS rules to say the least WE won't be back ever!!!!!! read more

Good park It would take you like 30 minutes to do the trail. Highly recommend for Pokémon GO. read more

This review is for Dos Picos County Park day-use, not the campground. We had never been to Dos Picos before. Honestly we didn't even know that this place existed. We drove up to the entrance and the pleasant lady in the booth took our $3 to enter. It is $3 per vehicle, not per person. There is ample parking, the parking lots are quite large. Our friend had reserved the huge metal roof pavilion for an event. The pavilion is huge and even has a stage if you had a band. It also has full electricity. Surrounding the pavilion were a bunch of concrete picnic tables as well. The pavilion itself has no tables our chairs, you must provide your own. The bathrooms were clean enough, but like beach bathrooms they have no stall doors which to me is less than desirable. Down a small hill is a pond for fishing - catch and release only. The parks is full of giant shade trees to keep the heat away. There is a nice groomed grassy area with a really nice gazebo on one side. It looked perfect for a wedding. A dry wedding. Highway 67 to and from Ramona is not conducive to an alcohol fueled wedding celebration unless you have extremely disciplined guests and a bunch of DDs. Or everyone stays at the campground. As avid campers Becky and I are anxious to check out the adjoining campground. read more

First time camper with 2 kids, Chris and his staff helped us setup tents and get the fire pit started. Very beautiful campsite and lot of kids playing and riding bikes! Kids loved every moment of it, and surprisingly slept through the chilly night! read more

Site #30 This campground was an awesome campground from beginning to end. The guard shack that's in the middle of the entry to get into The campground appears to not be used. You actually check in at the office to the right of guard shack. They only appear to store their ranger trucks near the guard shack, so go into the lane on the right when you're entering the park. Check-in was quick and easy. There are signs in the park that direct you to where to go to get to your site as well as they give you a map when you check in. The Site was not level (which isn't a problem) just mentioning it so that you know you're going to have to have things with you to level your rig. Our site was covered with chalk from overly creative previous campers. Otherwise is was clean. This is a beautiful park with lots of trees and shrubbery. Saturday night was busy and slightly loud but quieted down by midnight. Sunday morning most of the campers packed up and left. The line for the dump is long and slow moving. Blocking sites in its path from 10:30 am to after 12:00 pm. So keep that in mind when you're scheduling your camping site. Our site was blocked but we could squeeze out so it wasn't a problem for us. But it could be a problem for others. So just a heads up. Bath house was clean showers looked good. They do you have poison ivy or poison oak in this park. I don't remember which but they had signs up about it. We saw squirrels, bunnies, and LOTS of hawks and a few other birds during our stay. We had solid Verizon service anywhere in the park. The rangers drive though on and off all day then disappear in the late afternoon reappearing early morning. There are quite a few flys buzzing around and gnat like bugs. But it was no big deal. Great park! read more

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This is such a great park and a campground, too. We did have ponies brought in and had a birthday party quite a few years ago - June 23 - it was the hottest day of the year. Even though plenty of shade.... Love this venue. Lots of oak leaves, so be prepared. I recommend not letting your kids wander around. With campgrounds being more permanent venues and the high crime rate in Ramona, keep a close eye on your kids. It's not someplace they should just wander after school or on the weekends. Other than that - they have lots of picnic benches and play equipment in good shape. The rangers are friendly, but they can't keep an eye on your kids. Lots of wildlife - you're going to love this place if you're a birder. This is a great place to eat lunch or dinner. Not sure if the have BBQ's any longer. The bathrooms are neat, but take a pal with you. Five miles away there's eagles that nest. The grasslands, not far away is a great place to go for a hike with your horse. read more

We love this park, but Rangers are a little difficult. I didn't have my parking slip on my car windshield on the way out one day and he stopped me to make sure I have one posted on my car. I told him I'm leaving and I didn't want it my way for driving he said to leave it on. Nope. Now on check out time which is 12. The ranger Chris called me at 11:56 to let me know there wasn't anyone at camp site which wasn't true I was there. Then he came by at 12:03 to let me know that we are a problem because we constantly check out late. (Usually by 12:15-12:30 from site) we leave no trash, we don't make noise, and we don't get up at 6am screaming at our kids). So I told my husband thanks for putting us on the bad list....Lol check out time is 12 no excuses! read more

We are San Diego locals and love the many weekends spent in our RV at Dos Picos . Ramona has all you need for supplies , restaurants and bars . The 45 Wineries are our favourite reason for visits , hikes and jeeping . The camp ground is well kept and the spaces are nicely set out for privacy or group camping in the higher section . As with any County park or private Camp grounds it is hit and miss re noisy campers kids having fun etc. The Dos Picos rangers are on patrol all day and into the evening and keep all within the rules of the park. This is fine for us and understood . Any fires in the provided fire rings for each spot must be extinguished by 10 PM . They seem to allow to 11PM. Our only gripe is the method for this by the ranger. At 11PM sharp! He/she will have several 5 gallon buckets in their truck bed , stop at your camp , walk over with a full bucket and dump it into your fire ring with you sitting there! It tends to put a damper on your evening no pun intended ! Hey , rules are rules ! Just have that fire out by 11PM folks or get the steam treatment Happy travels . read more

Not too far away from anywhere in San Diego is Dos Picos campground This was a very beautiful place to get away from city life to breathe fresh air and enjoy the simple pleasure of being outside. Nice short trails go around it and it is both kid friendly and handicap accessible. Don't miss out on this family friendly retreat! read more

We always have a good time when we stay here. All of the Ranger are very friendly. Bathrooms are clean :)

My son stayed here whilst having a tent spot with shade . He was on a budget and this park was very clean and had showers bathrooms which were clean and a park with picnic tables and a lake . We visited him and brought him food and he said it was pretty reasonable $20 a night . read more

This camp site or park is wonderful for family getaway! Lot of activities in inside. Hiking trails, pond for fishing and playground. The park rangers were super kind and welcome us every time we met. We will comeback next time to book cabins! read more

Dos Picos County Park - Play ground - Parks Near Me - Ramona, California

Husband, Inlaws, & myself stayed here for what was supposed to be a 2 night stayed but ended short due to my husband being called back into work. They offered to give us a full weekend again in December that we are so looking forward too! can't wait! read more

Real nice and clean park! Rangers are nice and helpful! Park and campground great for kids and for walks

Camped at Dos Picos Campground over July 4th weekend. Our family of 9 stayed at cabin #5 and campsite #5. The newer cabins have shower inside, so it was super convenient for my 80 yrs old grandma to access. Cabin was super clean, the fire ring area was really clean as well, and there is also a sink to wash dishes. It was great! Campsite #5 was decent, it was fairly close to #6 though, good thing our family mostly hung out by the cabin, so it wasn't an issue for us. Plenty of shades at this campsite. They do sell firewood at the ranger office, but when we arrived, the ranger told us they're out of firewood. Stater Bro. is like 10 mins away though. Rangers are super nice, helpful and responsible. I really appreciate they go to each campsite every night around 10:40pm ish and remind each party that they need the fire out by 11pm, and people usually have an awareness of they need to be quiet soon (I sleep fairly early lol). One thing though, on my confirmation email, it said $3 for additional vehicle and $1 for each pet. At check in, the ranger collected $8 for my additional vehicle and $2 for my pet :[ I paid up anyways, I mean, they're working over July 4th weekend, and I thank them. Anyways, I love this campground, my family camps here at least once a year and can't wait to come back next year. read more

First off we are BIG campers, we go every month sometimes 2x a month. We started off tent camping and recently got a travel trailer. We were in site 15 in our 24 ft travel trailer. Site 15 is a pull through. So first off, it's a nice campground. The campground offered a lot of areas for shade, paved roads for kids to bike ride (they must have a helmet per the park). All the hook up sites are 20/30/50 amp, which is helpful. They also have water hook ups. They do have a dump station, but only 1 and by the trash (awful layout and if you are in a larger trailer or RV it'll be a bit harder). - quiet time is enforced after 10PM, which we couldn't wait for and counted down the hours for it. Thank you for that. - flush toilets and decent showers CONS: -As we got there the ranger was definitely rough around the edges. But we didn't have much more interaction with him. So just be prepared for that. -The campground is very loud! Now we were apparently there when there was a group of 50 people, so screaming kids throughout (not laughing screaming, but screaming bloody murder from 8am-10pm) - also we have a kid, so we understand kids like to play, but this was outrageous. - Campsites are close together. A few tips, you can't bring your own fire wood, so be prepared to buy some. 11pm fires have to be OUT completely, rangers come around at about 1010/1030 to remind you. Potato Chip Rock is close to hike, so we did that one day to get out of the campground. All in all it was okay, we probably wouldn't return just because we prefer a bit quieter camping experiences and a little more space between. read more

What a good find! Budget-friendly camping in San Diego. We had so much fun staying at this camp. The campground is clean and facilities are available to shower. There are many trails to explore and a pond. I reserved campsite number 37 from the website - sdparks.org. It was perfect, at the campsite, there are trees in between and even the background. Great privacy, you can only put one tent but it was suitable for two people and two dogs. What I like about this campsite is there is partial hookup for electricity and water. Make sure to bring a hose with a nozzle to use the spigot. We stayed for two days along with two dogs. They were so entertained by the squirrels that they just wanted to chase them. We walked and hiked with them. I would recommend reserving the campsite as early as possible to get a good site. We also took advantage of traveling around San Diego and visit family. I had so much fun that I didn't want to leave! read more

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Great park to camp. Wish the rules were enforced equally. It really depends on the Ranger on duty. Most are very nice and helpful. Some not so much. Make sure you take video of your site when checking out. read more

Fantastic! Clean! Minimal insects. Rules respected. The ranger staff were cordial, accessible, welcoming, helpful, and were hands on in keeping the areas clean. The rangers presented a reptile show for the children and families that was engaging. The kids got to feed the animals and children's questions were answered. read more

Place is green and beautiful this time of year. Facilities are well kept and clean. Unfortunately, people out front super rude.... No eye contact, request without hello "license and registration (never have. I been asked for my registration in all 50 states).... And then the cous de gras - they use hedge trimmers for lawn mowers and hedge away all the grass on a Sunday. So much for getting away from the noise! Oh and don't show early, they will turn you away. read more

Dos Picos Park is by far the best campground offered in San Diego Recreation Parks out of the 6 campgrounds/park! Super clean restrooms with showers, RV/regular outlet hookups, water, and a lot of trees!!! They offer day park which has a 2 open fields (one next to the pond & the other next to the entrance). Around the park are legit exercise machines that goes around the trail (exercise trail). You can also go fish or just relax. It's my first time here, and I already booked another reservations for next week! The campsites offer 2 choices; tents only ($29) and Partial RV/tents with an outlet & water on site ($34) both include 1 car free parking. Additional car ($4), pets ($1 per night). Campsites are well disperse and is very safe for children to just roam around. Across the campsite is their day use park with the pond & hiking trail. Overall this place my my favorite place to camp if I never need to get a way for just a night or 2! The rangers are super friendly and maintains the whole park extra clean. There's a dumpster & a dump site for RVs. read more

Great park! Facilities are always clean and the staff are always helpful & professional.

This is a very fun park. Years ago we did a Boy Scout camp out here. I remember using flashlights to catch monster bull frogs. We put them all in my dads tent while he was sleeping. Hilarious! read more

You take your chances on the weekend if you decide to camp here on a Saturday night. The native American druming and chanting goes on for 24 hours. It comes from the property along the back of the park and the park ranger said there is not much they can do about it. We got about an hour of sleep and I sleep with ear plugs! Otherwise, this is a super nice quiet and peaceful place to tent or trailer camp. Very clean and well maintained. The fishing pond in the day use section is a bonus. read more

I am newly retired northern Californian camping for the last three years and this year in San Diego. I have stayed in many states and cities. This is the only campground that I left never to return. Beautiful campground, a bit crowded but nice. We had a horrible experience with one of the rangers who behaved more like boss Hog than a the friendly and helpful rangers I have met camping. I live in N. Cali but camping for the winter, thus temporary forwarded my mail to San Diego for two months. For this reason, my tags for my registration were in the mail and a bit late. The ranger treated me as if I were a criminal trying to pull a fast one. It was insulting. Further he literally argued with me when I tried to explain that I paid the extra $4.00 parking fee for my other vehicle. He literally told me "no, you didn't pay." I was shocked. He apologized after realizing I had. Needless to say this man was so out of line and it wasn't the last time we saw him. This man was not interested in helping anyone or enjoying nature. He was just a bully. I will not be staying there ever again. What a horrible 4 days. read more

Beautiful little campground. Although quite close to San Diego, this campground manages to feel woodsy and secluded. Nearby trails will take you over hillsides and creeks, and to the adorable campground pond. Campsites are small, and are generally clustered close together and close to the access roads, which are good for group camping, but not so good if you're looking for private secluded spots. Good for RV campers, full hookups, dump station, and paved pads at each site. read more

Dos Picos County Park - View of campsites. - Parks Near Me - Ramona, California

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What a wonderful, relaxing place to visit! This place is located within 20 minutes of where we live, yet we had never heard of it until reading about it in the Reader (we even own Gary Shad's book -so much for reading that lol!). Beautiful park that appears to be popular with the camping crowd. It has many oak-shaded campsites and picnic benches, a duck-filled lake, hiking trails, and even a large playset for the kids. This would be a great place to come for a picnic. read more

I enjoyed Dos Picos a lot more than I thought I would. Just like the other reviews say, this place is a great staycation. My stay with my friends was relatively quiet since it was after Christmas. We stayed in a cabin which came to our safety with the heat. The water in the showers and washing stations were either cold or freezing, so it was nice that we could come back here to warm up. Luckily the water in the bathroom of the cabin had heated water. This also came in handy when it began to rain on Day 2 of our stay. Some of the lights and outlets in our cabin didn't work. This was unfortunate since the sign on the cabin says that it was built in 2011. But we worked around the broken outlets and lights since the important ones still worked; the entryway, bathroom, and front light. There's a cute playground for children near the entrance, a nature path (a light hike) that leads to a gorgeous pond near a gazebo and gives you a nice view of Ramona. I only docked a star because since it was late December, the water was freezing which led to washing dishes becoming an undesirable chore and showering a little terrifying to do. I do want to come back, maybe in the springtime or summer though. read more

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