Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park is a state park in San Diego County, California. Day use costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: 6 a.m - 8 p.m.
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park map
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Cuyamaca Rancho State Park has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: 6 a.m - 8 p.m.
- No, day use at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- Stonewall Peak Trail Fire lookout views from summit
- Green Valley Falls Trail Short walk to seasonal falls
What to see
- Overlook Stonewall Peak Granite summit above the park
- Historic site Dyar House ruins Historic ranch site in the meadow
Fishing and water
Cuyamaca Lake fishing (0.2 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
Public lands next to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
- State parkCuyamaca Rancho State Park borders Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
- National forestCuyamaca Rancho State Park borders Cleveland National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=667 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)