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Burnt Rancheria Campground

Cleveland National Forest, California

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As of September 2026, Burnt Rancheria Campground is a campground in Cleveland National Forest, California with 56 campsites. Burnt Rancheria Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Burnt Rancheria Campground is located at 32.8614° N, 116.4161° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Burnt Rancheria Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 4 (45 sites)Oct 5 (48 sites)Oct 6 (47 sites)

45 sites open on Oct 4 at Burnt Rancheria Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 07:17 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Burnt Rancheria Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Burnt Rancheria Campground

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Standard 48
Tent 8
Accessible 2

What an RV fits

20–24 ft2 sites
25–29 ft7 sites
30–34 ft7 sites
35–39 ft11 sites
40–44 ft8 sites
45–49 ft7 sites
50–54 ft5 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: hiking, wildlife, photography, stargazing, horse riding.

All sites at Burnt Rancheria Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
013	Amphitheater	Standard	8	38 ft	-
014	Amphitheater	Standard	8	42 ft	-
017	Amphitheater	Standard	8	50 ft	-
018	Amphitheater	Standard	8	50 ft	-
033	Amphitheater	Standard	8	40 ft	-
035	Amphitheater	Standard	8	25 ft	-
036	Amphitheater	Tent	8	-	-
037	Amphitheater	Tent	8	-	Accessible
039	Amphitheater	Standard	8	30 ft	-
041	Amphitheater	Tent	8	-	-
002	Lilac	Standard	8	45 ft	-
003	Lilac	Standard	8	45 ft	-
004	Lilac	Standard	8	33 ft	-
005	Lilac	Standard	8	30 ft	-
006	Lilac	Standard	8	42 ft	-
008	Lilac	Standard	8	36 ft	-
010	Lilac	Standard	8	25 ft	-
012	Lilac	Standard	8	48 ft	Accessible
015	Lilac	Standard	8	38 ft	-
016	Lilac	Standard	8	50 ft	-
019	Lilac	Standard	8	49 ft	-
028	Pinyon	Standard	8	35 ft	-
030	Pinyon	Standard	8	35 ft	-
038	Pinyon	Tent	8	-	-
040	Pinyon	Standard	8	25 ft	-
042	Pinyon	Standard	8	49 ft	-
043	Pinyon	Standard	8	40 ft	-
044	Pinyon	Standard	8	45 ft	-

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
045	Pinyon	Standard	8	36 ft	-
046	Pinyon	Standard	8	45 ft	-
049	Pinyon	Standard	8	28 ft	-
050	Pinyon	Tent	8	-	-
051	Pinyon	Tent	8	-	-
052	Pinyon	Standard	8	40 ft	-
053	Pinyon	Standard	8	38 ft	-
054	Pinyon	Standard	8	32 ft	-
055	Pinyon	Standard	8	25 ft	-
056	Pinyon	Standard	8	33 ft	-
057	Pinyon	Standard	8	26 ft	-
058	Pinyon	Standard	8	30 ft	-
059	Pinyon	Standard	8	24 ft	-
061	Pinyon	Standard	8	22 ft	-
007	Yucca	Standard	8	38 ft	-
009	Yucca	Standard	8	25 ft	-
020	Yucca	Standard	8	35 ft	-
021	Yucca	Standard	8	-	-
022	Yucca	Standard	8	37 ft	-
023	Yucca	Standard	8	30 ft	-
024	Yucca	Standard	8	38 ft	-
025	Yucca	Tent	8	-	-
026	Yucca	Tent	8	-	-
027	Yucca	Standard	8	50 ft	-
029	Yucca	Standard	8	40 ft	-
031	Yucca	Standard	8	50 ft	-
032	Yucca	Standard	8	40 ft	-
034	Yucca	Standard	8	40 ft	-

About Burnt Rancheria Campground

Overview

Burnt Rancheria Campground is located 50 miles east of San Diego at the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area in Southern California, right off the Sunrise Scenic Byway.

Campers can enjoy hiking, viewing unique birds and wildlife and enjoying cooler temperatures at this mountain facility in Cleveland National Forest, open from mid-April through October.

Recreation

Day hiking and picnicking are most popular at Burnt Rancheria. The facility provides easy access to a segment of the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile national scenic trail that runs from Mexico to Canada. Hiking and horseback riding are allowed on the trail. Biking is not allowed on any portion of the Pacific Crest Trail.

A short hike to the nearby Desert View Picnic Site provides visitors with a bird's-eye view of the desert 6,000 feet below. On most days, the Salton Sea is clearly visible to the southeast. Restrooms and potable water are available.

Families with children will enjoy activities, campfire programs and guided hikes available during summer. In addition to the guided hikes, a visitor might take the self-guided interpretive trail hike; brochures are available from the camp host.

Campers can also get a glimpse of the amazing night sky at "star parties" organized by the San Diego State University Observatory. These gatherings are conducted on most Saturday evenings during the summer months (schedule can be obtained at the Visitor Information Center on Laguna Mountain or by calling 619-473-8547).

Facilities

Burnt Rancheria is a large campground with several loops of campsites. Each site has a table and campfire ring. There are no hookups or dump station for RVs; the nearest is located at the Buckman Springs Rest Area, 4 miles east of Pine Valley on I-8.

The campground is equipped with restrooms and coin-operated showers (showers open only during reservation season). Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host.

Natural Features

Pines and oaks abound throughout the campground, which sits at an elevation of 6,000 ft. The site is heavily wooded and surrounded by an open oak grove with spectacular desert views.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (619) 354-8776.

Rules and notices at Burnt Rancheria Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Burnt Rancheria Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This is Burnt Rancheria in the Cleveland National Forest east of San Diego; it is not Rancheria near Clovis in the Sierra National Forest

2 Pets per site only

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Wooden pallets are not allowed for campfires; During hot and dry summer months, fire restrictions are common and campfires may be prohibited

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

Click here to learn more about Cleveland National Forest, or call 619-354-8776

Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.

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Burnt Rancheria Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Burnt Rancheria Campground?

Burnt Rancheria Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 56 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Burnt Rancheria Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Burnt Rancheria Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Burnt Rancheria Campground have?

Burnt Rancheria Campground has 56 campsites.