Lake Morena County Park

2550 Lake Morena Drive
Campo, CA 91906

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Morena Reservoir lies in the middle of 3,250 acres of chaparral, oak woods, and grassland. In addition to these natural attributes, the newly renovated park features some of the most modern camping facilities in San Diego County. Picnicking, hiking, fishing...Lake Morena County Park has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast.

The lake is the highest (3000 feet) and most remote of the city's reservoirs. Because of its location southwest of the Laguna Mountains, the park shows characteristics of desert, coastal, and mountain habitats. This chaparral woodland is home to a variety of animals. Bald eagles, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, and many migratory waterfowl can be observed in the remote wilderness. (Here is a web page that discusses the birds in the Corral Canyon area, just north of the park. Many of these birds can be found within the county park.)

The campground consists of 86 individual sites, 58 of which have water and electrical hookups and are comfortably situated in a grove of majestic oaks. Lake Morena has a youth camping site, a primitive camping area on the North Shore, and wilderness cabins. (Note: the North Shore Primitive Campground is closed until further notice because of the lake’s low water level.)

Even if you're not camping, though, you can drop in for a picnic lunch and short hike. Trout fishing is excellent in winter, and bass start biting in spring (the lake record for bass is a 19 lb. 3 oz. largemouth, and the record trout weighed 9 lb. 6 oz.). Spring and summer are also good for panfish. Bring your own boat or rent one of ours. Take a look at our weekly fishing report for the latest news for anglers.

Hikers will want to explore the Pacific Crest Trail, which passes through the park on its way to Canada. Only minutes away from Lake Morena County Park is Campo, where you can discover local history in the Campo Stone Store or take an exciting train ride through the rugged backcountry.

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