Falcon Group
Cleveland National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: LAKE ELSINORE, CA, CA
Price: From $60 per night
Price range: $60–$120 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
Falcon Group Campground has three individual group campsites just off the scenic Ortega Highway in Southern California, which connects San Juan Capistrano and Temecula Valley Highway. The pleasant climate, scenery, trail system and convenient location, make this a popular destination for groups from Los Angeles and San Diego. Hiking is especially popular among campers.There are three individual campsites within the group campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/falcon-group to be notified when sites open up.
Falcon Group offers three group campsites in a scenic Southern California location with convenient access to hiking trails and the Ortega Highway corridor. The area attracts groups from Los Angeles and San Diego for its pleasant climate and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, rattlesnakes (Southwestern Speckled), and kingsnakes are present in the area. Hikers should exercise caution and be wildlife-aware.
Insider tips for Falcon Group: Book early — this is a federal campground and popular with groups No hookups available, so plan accordingly for water and waste Hiking is especially popular; trails accommodate multiple skill levels
Skip Falcon Group if: You need hookups — this campground has none. You're visiting outside May-October when seasonal operations close. You're looking for individual sites — only 3 group campsites available.
Best time to visit Falcon Group: May - October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Dripping Springs Campground (Ca) (Aguanga, CA), Fry Creek Campground (Palomar Mountain, CA), Crestline Group Campground (Palomar Mountain, CA), Applewhite Campground (Ca) (Lytle Creek, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Falcon Group
Cell signal at Falcon Group (LAKE ELSINORE, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Falcon Group Campground has three individual group campsites just off the scenic Ortega Highway in Southern California, which connects San Juan Capistrano and Temecula Valley Highway. The pleasant climate, scenery, trail system and convenient location, make this a popular destination for groups from Los Angeles and San Diego. Hiking is especially popular among campers.There are three individual campsites within the group campground.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground and popular with groups
No hookups available, so plan accordingly for water and waste
Hiking is especially popular; trails accommodate multiple skill levels
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Southern California, take U.S. Highway 15 to State Highway 74 (Ortega Highway) in Lake Elsinore. Travel 6 miles west of Lake Elsinore on 74 and turn north on North Main Divide Road. Proceed 5 miles to Falcon Campground. From I-5, exit for Ortega Highway (State Highway 74). Take 74 east approximately 27 miles to North Main Divide Road. Turn north and proceed 5 miles to Falcon Campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cleveland National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cleveland National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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