I recently had my first "legit" camping experience at Cuyamaca State Park, in the Paso Pichacho campground. It's a great site for people who are new to camping that may want to ease into it, as it has running taps, restrooms, and even warm showers (bring quarters). There are also some camp spots within the grounds where the car parking... More

Cuyamaca has so many trails, it would be difficult to get bored. One of my favorite places to hike, bike or camp.

Cuyamaca is Fantastic. Camping in the state park has always been a Great Experience. My wife and I have camped there for years and after we had children...we still consider it one of our favorite Camping spots. The lake is great fun and fishing is my kids favorite thing to do. Catfish are always plentiful and great fun for my... More

I enjoyed the hike I did on Mt. Cuyamaca. Even though the weather was fairly poor with bad visibility and some light mist, it was an enjoyable hike. The cooler weather was refreshing and the hike itself is not too much of a challenge in terms of terrain so it's great to bring amateur hikers who are in shape (there... More

Took the kids camping at the beginning of the warm season. Stayed at Green Valley Falls. Spring is when the falls are running good, so the kids could see it in action. We'd been there a couple of time in late summer but not much water is "falling" by then. Very Pleasent stay.

4 miles roundtrip Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging Elevation Gain: 900 ft 360 degree view from the top! We did this hike last weekend with another couple and their 10 year old son. 2 miles each way (4 total). The trail was very well maintained, there was even a volunteer working to cut the brush back while we were there. We... More

My friends and I bike ride in Cyamaca every Saturday morning. There aren't amazing views, but it's got great dirt trails perfect for running and biking.