El Capitan Reservoir Area Camping

San Diego County

kayaker on a lake, CA
kayaker on a lake, CA

El Capitan Reservoir Area Camping

San Diego County


El Capitan Reservoir Area Camping

While there is no camping at El Capitan Reservoir there are several nice campgrounds available nearby as well as some RV parks.

Our sister website, California's Best Camping, has full coverage of San Diego area campgrounds, including Lake Jennings, Santee Lakes, and Kumeyaay Lake Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park.




Lake Jennings

9535 Harrit Road, Lakeside, CA
(619) 390-1623 or Lake Jennings
Amenities: Open year-round, fishing (fee), weekend boating and boat rentals WiFi, pavilion, outdoor lounge, restrooms, hot showers, games, playground
RV Sites 35 Full Hook-up sites, 35 sites with water and electricity
Tent Sites 26 sites, no hook-ups

Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve

9310 Fanita Pkwy., Santee, CA
(619) 596-3141   Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Park Amenities: Biking, boating, bird watching, playgrounds, picnicking, fishing
Campground Amenities: Restrooms and showers, laundry, clubhouse, activities, 2 swimming pools, Jacuzzi, covered community shelters, exclusive fishing at lakes 6 & 7.
RV Sites 300 full hook-up campsites, WiFi, some with cable TV

Rancho Los Coches RV Park

13468 Interstate 8 Business, Lakeside, CA
(619) 443-2025   Rancho Los Coches RV Park
Amenities: Heated pool, spa, laundry, recreation hall, restrooms and showers, games, dump station, dog run, fitness room
RV Sites Full hook-ups, extended cable TV hook-up, WiFi, campfire rings
4 Tent Only Sites Basic with shared electric and water, Premium large site with electric and water

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Country Creek RV Resort

15141 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon, CA
(619) 443-0262  
Resort Amenities: Trees and creek setting, laundry, pool, convenience store, restrooms,
RV Sites: Large sites


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Nearby RV Parks


Vacationer RV Park

1581 E Main St., El Cajon, CA
(619) 442-4865
Vacationer RV Park
Clubhouse, heated pool, spa, WiFi, restrooms and showers, TV lounge with games, full kitchen, dog run, picnic area
147 sites, tropical landscaping, 50/30 amp, cable TV and phone hook-ups


Circle RV Resort

1835 E Main St., El Cajon, CA
(866) 468-9034
Circle RV Resort
Clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, BBQs, TV lounge, laundry, restrooms and showers, WiFi (fee)
165 RV sites with full hook-ups, 30/50 amp, cable TV


El Capitan Reservoir Area Lodging


Ayres Lodge Alpine

1251 Tavern Rd., Alpine, CA
(619) 445-5800     Website: Ayres Lodge Alpine
Amenities: Bed and breakfast style hotel, flagstone fireplace, heated pool, spa, patio, continental breakfast, fitness room
Accommodations: Cable TV, WiFi, refrigerator and microwave available in deluxe rooms

Best Western Santee Lodge

10726 Woodside, Ave., Santee, CA
(619) 449-2626     Website: Best Western Santee Lodge
Amenities: Outdoor heated pool, spa, sun deck, complimentary continental breakfast, free parking
Accommodations: WiFi, satellite TV, refrigerator, microwave

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