Cuyamaca Rancho State Park (SP), Lake Cuyamaca and Grand Valley Rapids

Julian, California, United States

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This State park offers 24,677 acres of meadows, mountains, and oak woodlands; equestrian and hiking trails; hills; valleys; open terrain and scenic vistas. Have a riding trail, lifeguard tower, boat and sandy beaches. Also have bathrooms and ramps. Boats allowed: power and Row Between 10 feet and 18 feet only. Inflatables must have discernible bow and stern (9-18ft.) Wood Bottom and Multiple Inflatable Compartments Speed Limit-10MPH / Launch Ramp. Rentals: Boat and Motor, Canoes, Paddle Boats. No swimming or body contact with water. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park is a state park in inland San Diego County, California, United States, located 40 miles east of the metropolitan area of San Diego. Beautiful rolling hills, with a multitude of trails, large oaks, red trunked manzanitas, grassland and much more. The camping fee includes one motorized vehicle. Extra vehicles are $10 per night.

General Notes

updated 3.11.25 bd

NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Camps / Campgrounds NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Forests / Woodlands NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Mountains / Rocks / Geological Oddities NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Rivers / Rapids WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Waterfalls
County
San Diego
Region
*Southern
Setting
Inland Rural - Village
Noise
Peaceful/Quiet
Within 30-Mile Studio Zone
No
State Property
Yes
Closed/Vacant
No
Ownership
state
Permit
Yes, state
Verified
8/19/2026
Location

13652 Highway CA-79
Julian, California, 92036, United States
Location Email

Film Permits, Special Events/
(760) 823-6028
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,
323.860.2960
800.858.4749