Blue Jay Campground Cleveland National Forest California

Blue Jay Overview

Blue Jay campground has 51 single-family campsites and is located at 3,400 feet in elevation in the Cleveland National Forest. Sites can accmmodate tents, trailers and small RVs (to 20 feet). This campground is a first-come, first-serve campground has a nice ‘wilderness’ vibe and is close to many trails. The campground has drinking water and vault toilets.  Each campsite has has a table, fire ring and grate.

Blue Jay – Cleveland National Forest Area Recreation

Outdoor recreation in the area includes some nice mountain biking, hiking and equestrian trails. You can also have a delightful picnic and enjoy the wildlife in the area.

The Cleveland National Forest provides habitat for native wildlife, as well as a natural refuge and playground for many of the 3 million plus residents in the greater San Diego area.

Lake Skinner has a nice campground and some fine fishing. It’s about 37 miles east next to the town of Winchester. Other campgrounds in the areas are also El Cariso and Upper San Juan.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Comfort Station
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing