US Forest ServiceFree
PCT Kick-Off Camp CA
Cleveland National Forest, Campo CA, California🗓 Year-round
About this site
Cleveland NF dispersed along the PCT near Lake Morena. Traditional start of PCT thru-hiker season.
Activities
BackpackingHikingPCT
Amenities
Dispersed campingVault toilet
Site types
Tent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Rating
- 4.5
- Coordinates
- 32.7034, -116.4234
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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