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GPS Coordinates: N 32°53'7.13"
W 116°34'28.98"; elev is 4,010 ft.

From San Diego
Take I-8 east to Exit 40, turn left onto Highway 79 north towards Julian. Drive about 3 miles and make a left hand turn towards Julian and Cuyamaca Lake. We are approx 3 miles on the right hand side.

From Riverside
Take I-15 south to I-8 East. Drive about 30 miles east on I-8 to Exit 40, turn left onto Highway 79 North towards Julian. Drive about 3 miles and make a left hand turn towards Julian and Cuyamaca Lake. We are approx 3 miles on the right hand side.

From Yuma
Take I-8 West to Exit 40, turn right onto highway 79 towards Julian. Drive approx. 3 miles and turn left (still on 79) towards Julian and Cuyamaca. We are approx 3 miles on the right hand side.

Driving Warning: The preserve entry from the south (I-8) is a very sharp right-hand turn on a limited-visibility curve. Longer rigs, rigs with tow vehicles, or limited turning radius rigs should proceed north past the preserve for 2.2 miles to the large parking lot on the right (east side of Hwy 79) to turn around and head straight into the preserve from the north.

Oakzanita Springs
Thousand Trails

Address & Phone
11053 Hwy 79
Descanso, CA 91916
619.445.2515

Accommodations
Campsites: 67 full hook-ups, 54 power and water only, 24 tent sites, overflow sites. Rentals: 2 TT cabins, 2 cottages, 1 Getaway cabin

Preserve Description

The fall and winter months bring us into our limited season at Oakzanita Springs. Our 4,000 ft. elevation can bring a wide range of weather conditions from the fall through the winter months. The pools, activities and weekend breakfast are hibernating and store hours are limited. All other facilities, campsites, and spa remain open during this time.

We are the perfect getaway for you if you want to experience the four seasons of the year! Oakzanita is just a short 45 minute drive from all of San Diego’s wonderful attractions! A reminder about campfires at Oakzanita, we are in a high fire danger area so no wood fires are allowed except under wet conditions. Pressed wood logs and charcoal are permitted year round.

Member Amenities Include

Basketball Court, Dinosaur Digs, Family Center, Horseshoe Pits, Laundry Facilities, Mini-Golf, Pickleball Court, RC track, RV Storage, Spa, Swimming Pool, Trading Post, Volleyball Court, Wading Pool, Wi-Fi Access

Preserve UPDATES

Horse Camping sites available! Call the preserve directly at 619.445.2835 to make reservations for horse camping! Bring your horse, spend the night, and take off riding into the beautiful Cuyamaca State Park!

Points of Interest

Green Valley Falls, 2 miles
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park's Indian Museum, 4 miles
Stonewall Mine, 7 miles
Cuyamaca Peak, 7 miles
Cuyamaca Lake, 8 miles
Laguna Recreation Area, 18 miles
Julian, old gold mining town, 18 miles
Santa Ysabel's famous Dudley's Bakery, 22 miles
San Diego Zoo, 40 miles
Sea World in San Diego, 43 miles

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