Recreation area

Blue Jay Lodge

Cleveland National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Established in 1926 The Blue Jay Lodge is a service partner with the Cleveland National Forest and is located in the Laguna Mountain Recreation area on Laguna Mountain. It is only 25 miles from the historic mining town of Julian and on hour east of the San Diego. Take Highway 8 east bound from San Diego to Sunrise highway. At Sunrise Highway junction head due north for 11 miles.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.