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Driving Directions

GPS Coordinates: N 32°53'7.13"
W 116°34'28.98"; elev is 4,010 ft.

From Los Angeles: Take I-5 south to Hwy 805. Take Hwy 805 south to I-8 east. Go about 30 miles east to Hwy 79. Go north on Hwy 79 for 3 miles, making a left turn toward Julian (Lake Cuyamaca). Drive 3 more miles to the preserve.

From Riverside: Take I-15 to I-8. Go about 30 miles east to Hwy 79. Go north on Hwy 79 for 3 miles, making a left turn toward Julian (Lake Cuyamaca). Drive 3 more miles to the preserve. We don't recommend Hwy 79 from the north, because it's very steep, narrow and winding.

Driving Warning: The preserve entry from the south (I-8) is a very sharp right-hand turn on a limited-visibility curve. Longer rigs, rigs with tow vehicles, or limited turning radius rigs should proceed north past the preserve for 2.2 miles to the large parking lot on the right (east side of Hwy 79) to turn around and head straight into the preserve from the north.

Oakzanita Springs
Thousand Trails

11053 Hwy 79
Descanso, CA 91916
619-445-2515

Accommodations
Campsites: 67 full hook-ups, 54 power and water only, 24 tent sites, overflow sites. Rentals: 2 TT cabins, 1 Getaway cabin

Preserve Description
Located in the Cuyamaca Mountains at an elevation of 4,000 feet, this 140-acre preserve is covered with oak trees and manzanita shrubbery. You can hike along the preserve's self-guided hiking trail to an ancient Indian archaeological site. Lake Cuyamaca, north of the preserve, offers excellent fishing. The gold mining town of Julian is nearby. Drive to San Diego to tour one of America's best zoos, plus take in the aquatic attractions of Sea World.

Make Oakzanita your summer retreat! Our small preserve is a great place to meet new friends, bring friends, or relax in the tranquility of the beautiful foot hills of San Diego County. Our pools are open for the summer, breakfast is cooking on the weekends, recreation programs are on the go, and our country store is ready to serve you.

Feeling the gas crunch? Don’t want to drive the R.V. to far from home? We have many programs to help you ease the crunch! Cabin rentals are available for you or your guest. Our new Getaway cabin is waiting for the getaway club members. Try on-site storage or our extended stay programs. Bring a group or family reunion to camp! Call the preserve for more information at 619-445-2835.

See our 2008 Theme Weekend page!

Member Amenities Include

Basketball Court, Dinosaur Digs, Family Center, Horseshoe Pits, Laundry Facilities, Mini-Golf, Pickleball Court, RC track, RV Storage, Spa, Swimming Pool, Trading Post, Volleyball Court, Wading Pool, Wi-Fi Access

Points of Interest

Green Valley Falls, 2 miles
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park's Indian Museum, 4 miles
Stonewall Mine, 7 miles
Cuyamaca Peak, 7 miles
Cuyamaca Lake, 8 miles
Laguna Recreation Area, 18 miles
Julian, old gold mining town, 18 miles
Santa Isabella's famous Dudley's Bakery, 22 miles
San Diego Zoo, 40 miles
Sea World in San Diego, 43 miles

Additional Local Information

Spring is popping at Oakzanita with beautiful flowers and sunshine! While we are still on limited status through April there are plenty of things to do nearby to ensure a great stay in the San Diego area and our preserve. Look for our 2 new cabins and 1 getaway unit to go on line for rentals sometime in April. Our pool remain closed until Mid-May but the spa is open daily. We have breakfast available both Saturdays and Sundays with a limited menu and our full menu will return in May. We hope to see you soon at our peaceful retreat!