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Wooded Hill Group

Cleveland National Forest — hiking

Location: ALPINE , CA, CA

Price: From $110 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Wooded Hill Group Campground is a great mountain getaway for groups of up to 110 people to take a retreat from the city. Just one hour east of San Diego, California, the campground offers cooler temperatures, unique natural areas and an extensive trail system. The facility is a perfect place for groups to gather and enjoy the outdoors from Memorial Day through Labor Day.The Laguna Mountains are known for great horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking trails.

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, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/wooded-hill-group to be notified when sites open up.

Wooded Hill Group Campground offers a huge single group site perfect for up to 110 people seeking a mountain retreat just one hour east of San Diego, with access to extensive trail systems in the Laguna Mountains for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Wildlife alert: Western Spotted Skunk, California Spotted Owl, Coast Mountain Kingsnake, and San Diego Nightsnake present in the area.

Insider tips for Wooded Hill Group: Book early — this is a federal campground with only one group site and high demand. Vault toilets are well-maintained according to camper reviews. Easy access via Sunrise Highway, approximately 8.1 miles from I-8.

Skip Wooded Hill Group if: You need RV hookups — campground has no hookups at sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You want to visit outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — seasonal operations only.. You're traveling outside peak season — facilities close after Labor Day..

Best time to visit Wooded Hill Group: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Only operational during this seasonal window per RIDB official data..

Nearby campgrounds: Burnt Rancheria (Mt. Laguna, CA), Horse Heaven Group (ALPINE, CA), Laguna (Mount Laguna, CA), El Prado Group (Alpine, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Wooded Hill Group

Cell signal at Wooded Hill Group (ALPINE , 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 · T-Mobile 5G: 100%

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.

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ALPINE , CA, CA★ 4.3 (3 reviews)From $110/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Wooded Hill Group Campground is a great mountain getaway for groups of up to 110 people to take a retreat from the city. Just one hour east of San Diego, California, the campground offers cooler temperatures, unique natural areas and an extensive trail system. The facility is a perfect place for groups to gather and enjoy the outdoors from Memorial Day through Labor Day.The Laguna Mountains are known for great horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking trails.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — campground has no hookups at sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs.✕ You want to visit outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — seasonal operations only.✕ You're traveling outside peak season — facilities close after Labor Day.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only one group site and high demand.

Vault toilets are well-maintained according to camper reviews.

Easy access via Sunrise Highway, approximately 8.1 miles from I-8.

Best: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Only operational during this seasonal window per RIDB official data.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Western Spotted Skunk, California Spotted Owl, Coast Mountain Kingsnake, and San Diego Nightsnake present in the area.

Location

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619-445-6235· Cleveland National Forest
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Getting there →

Located 50 miles east of San Diego, California. Take I-8 to the Sunrise Highway exit. Go approximately 8.1 miles and turn west onto Wooded Hill Road.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Wooded Hill Group cost per night?+
Wooded Hill Group costs $110 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Wooded Hill Group open?+
Wooded Hill Group is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Wooded Hill Group have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Wooded Hill Group?+
Wooded Hill Group can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Wooded Hill Group?+
Wooded Hill Group is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Wooded Hill Group?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Wooded Hill Group is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Wooded Hill Group open, and what are check-in times?+
Wooded Hill Group is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$110 /night★ 4.3 (3)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Burnt Rancheria

Mt. Laguna, CA

From $35/night

Horse Heaven Group

ALPINE, CA

From $60/night

Laguna

Mount Laguna, CA

From $35/night

El Prado Group

Alpine, CA

From $60/night

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