San Diego · California
San Diego Area Van Camping
Anza-Borrego — California's largest state park — allows free dispersed camping almost everywhere, and the Laguna Mountains give you pines and cool air 45 minutes from the city.
3 verified spots · 2 free · van-tested notes on every one
Anza-Borrego Desert — BLM Dispersed
California's largest state park with vast BLM surroundings. Spring wildflowers (Feb–Mar) are legendary. Giant …
Cleveland NF — Laguna Mountain Dispersed
The mountain forest above San Diego that most people don't know exists. Cool temps in summer, stunning meadows…
Palomar Mountain State Park
Famous Palomar Observatory is 2 miles away. Dense cedar forest. Dark skies. Surprisingly unknown outside of Sa…
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