Campground

Dripping Springs Campground (Ca)

Cleveland National Forest · Aguanga · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

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Dripping Springs Campground (Ca) campground
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Weekend availability at Dripping Springs Campground (Ca)

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 5, 6:54 PM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Nov 6
    Sold out
  • Fri, Nov 13
    Open
    12/28 sites
  • Fri, Nov 20
    Open
    12/28 sites
  • Fri, Nov 27
    Open
    18/28 sites
  • Fri, Dec 4
    Open
    27/28 sites
  • Fri, Dec 11
    Open
    26/28 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Dripping Springs Campground (Ca)?

as of November 6

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a campground. We check Dripping Springs Campground (Ca) around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Nov 14Open
Dec 12Open
Jan 2Open
Jan 30Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Nov 11Open
Dec 23Open
Jan 27Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
33
Pull-through
7
Max rig length
25 ft
Equestrian No HookupStandard No HookupTent Only No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Dripping Springs campground is a wonderful campground adjacent to the Agua Tibia Wilderness.Recreation Recreation in the area includes hiking, trail running, and backpacking.Facilities The campground facilities include restrooms and potable water. No showers or other amenities are available at this location.Natural Features The campground is adjacent to sensitive riparian habitat which is home to the endangered Arroyo Toad. The hills surrounding the campground are covered in southern California chaparral which is host to a diverse population of flora and fauna. The mountain tops above the campground are lined with coniferous forest. Nearby Attractions The campground is directly adjacent to Agua Tibia Wilderness. This wilderness area includes a 20-mile hiking loop. The campground is also near Temecula, California, and the Temecula Wine Country.

Getting there

Campground is 11 miles east of Temecula off of Highway 79.

Elevation
1,635 ft
Contact
760-788-0250

Activities

  • VISITOR CENTER
  • HUNTING
  • CAMPING
  • HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE

Nearby federal campgrounds

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