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

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