Lake Morena County Park

2550 Lake Morena Drive, Campo, CA 91906
Park: (619) 579-4101
Reservations: (858) 565-3600, (877) 565-3600
Fishing Report: (619) 687-1496

Camping Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days per week
Day-use Hours: Sunrise - 1/2-hour before sunset 
Fishing/Boating Hours: Oct. - March: 6 a.m. – 1/2 hour before sunset, daily | April - Sept.: 5:30 a.m. – 1/2 hour before sunset, daily

Parking is $3. View the park brochure. See our latest fishing report.

NOTE: As of July 14, 2021, a Boil Water Order has been issued for Lake Morena County Park. This is a temporary, precautionary measure. Please plan ahead by bringing your own drinking water. Learn more on our Park Updates page.

Lake Morena County Park is a camping and fishing park located in East County San Diego. Because of its location – southwest of the Laguna Mountains – the park shows characteristics of desert, coastal, and mountain habitats. Lake Morena sits at an elevation of 3,000 feet. It is the most remote reservoir in all of San Diego County. The park features 8 miles of non-motorized multi-use trails, TRACK trails for kids, pavilion, corporate meeting space and a playground.

It’s a popular vacation spot for several reasons:

• It’s a hop, skip and jump away from the well-known Pacific Crest Trail.
• The lake is regularly stocked with a variety of freshwater fish.
• On site are a number of partial RV sites, 86 campsites and group sites – even wilderness cabins!
• Ample day-use picnic areas are available. 

Be sure to bring water, a snack, good footwear, and sun protection. 

Motorized boats can be rented for daily fishing and touring the lake. Swimming and direct-body contact are not allowed. For further information, call the park at (619) 579-4101. Additionally, the boat dock is subject to closure during inclement weather which includes high winds, electrical storms, rain and snow storms. Please call ahead.

Boat Launch Information:

All vessels and equipment must pass a quagga inspection prior to launch. To pass a quagga inspection, vessels and equipment must be clean, drained and dry:

• Clean of any visible mud, plants, fish, or animals on the watercraft, equipment and trailers
• Drained of all water, including from the lower outboard unit, ballast, live-well, buckets, etc. - drain plugs should be unplugged prior to arrival 
• Dry all areas and equipment including anchor lines, life vests, waders, live wells, and trailers

Boat Rental Fees:

• Weekday rate applies to Mondays - Fridays except holidays.
• You may provide your own rowboat.
• The speed limit is 10 MPH; no waterskiing.
• Swimming is NOT permitted; no direct body-water contact.  

**Weekday rate applies to Mondays - Fridays except holidays.

Fishing Fees: 
IMPORTANT: In addition to the County-issued permit fees below, you must hold a State-issued Fishing License (not available at Lake Morena or at any nearby facility or retailer).  Make sure you obtain your State-issued Fishing License in advance of your visit.

**Weekday rate applies to Mondays - Fridays except holidays.

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