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Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)923-2210

Online Reservations

For reservations for the Cleveland National Forest Campgrounds including:

Blue Jay

El Cariso

Upper San Juan

Contact the National Recreation Reservation Services. A reservation charge is added to the price of the site. Reservations can be made by calling (877) 444-6777 or online.

Camping at Caspers Wilderness Park

Caspers Wilderness Park is located about 7 miles east of San Juan Capistrano and the 5 Freeway.

Open: Year round 7:00am - 10:00pm
Day Use - 7:00 a.m. to sunset all year.
Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:00pm, (Mon. - Fri.)

Ammenities include barbeque/fire rings, bike trails, family and group camping, equestrian camping and trails, family picnic areas, hiking trails, restrooms, showers, scenic views, and a playground/tot lot.

Ranger guided nature walks are scheduled on Sundays. Other programs and more information can be found at the Casper's Widerness Park website.

El Cariso Campground

Located just east of the fire station on the right hand side, is the El Cariso Campround.

Open: Seasonal - May to Oct

Reservations: Sites are first come, first served.

Campsites: 24

Elevation: 2,600'

Fee: $15

Grills: Yes

Max. Vehicle Length: 22'

Showers:

Tables: Yes

Toilets: Vault

Water Available:

 

Blue Jay Campground

Blue Jay Campground is located on Ortega Highway just east of the fire station and left on N. Main Divide Rd. Here is a link to an area map.

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Open: Year round.

Reservations: Sites are first come, first served.

Campsites: 50 sites

Elevation: 3400'

Fee: $15

Grills: Yes

Max. Vehicle Length: 20'

Showers: No

Tables: Yes

Toilets: Vault

Water Available: Yes

 

Upper San Juan Campground

Open: Seasonal: June - Sept

Reservations: Sites are first come, first served.

Campsites: 18

Elevation: 1,800'

Fee: $15

Grills: Yes

Max. Vehicle Length: 32'

Tables: Yes

Toilets: Vault