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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/08/2023
Entrance sign at El Cariso Campground along Ortega Highway in the Santa Ana Mountains.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/08/2023
Operating on a first come, first serve basis, visitors can pay their camp fees at the entrance station.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/08/2023
Sites have paved parking spots, large enough for small to mid size RVs and trailers.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/08/2023
A standard camp site contains a table, grill and dirt flat for tents.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/08/2023
A small seasonal stream running through the center of the campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/08/2023
El Cariso Campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/08/2023
Water spigots within the campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/08/2023
El Cariso Campground contains 24 basic sites.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/08/2023
A couple vault toilet buildings serve the campground.