Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

3218 Summit Meadow Road, Bonita, CA 91902
Park: (619) 472-7572
Reservations Center: (858) 565-3600, (877) 565-3600
Camping Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days per week
Day-use Hours: 9:30 a.m. – sunset, daily
You can access the park with your vehicle and use the restrooms from 9:30 a.m. to sunset. You will not be able to access the park with your vehicle or use the restrooms on December 25. People can walk into the park from sunrise to sunset, daily.

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Day-Use Parking is $5. Watch the video!

About the Park

Visitors to this huge park have many fun activities to choose from. There are modern campsites at the top of the hill.  There is a seasonal splash pad, play areas, a 13-station exercise course, picnic areas to rent, a community room, and an outdoor theater.  You can also fish at out Sweetwater Reservoir.

Hikers, cyclists, and people on horseback can enjoy 15 miles of trails that wind up and down the hill, through grassy fields, and along streams. The trails offer amazing views of the reservoir and this special urban park.

There are 112 camping sites for campers, trailers, and tents.  Many sites have both water and power.  All campers can use the coin-operated showers.

One of the main attractions at the park is the 60-foot pavilion. This covered area has a kitchen and is great for group campers. There are also four 16-foot picnic pavilions, a campground amphitheater, and a big community room.  You can also take advantage of a 13-station exercise course. 

A nearby local park has a lawn, a play area for young children, a splash park, and picnic tables with shade. It also offers stunning views of the countryside.

Trail Notice: We just finished work on the Sweetwater Loop and River Trail.  The County of San Diego, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Sweetwater Authority all worked on the trail. This part of the trail (about 1.3 miles) was moved to protect nature, while still allowing people access. Please follow all posted signs so we can keep this trail open for everyone to enjoy. For more information, contact John Holder at 858-966-1362.

Sweetwater Summit Regional Park Campground Expansion

The popular Sweetwater Summit Campground is received an upgrade in 2024. The project is substantially completed providing 17 full hook-up RV campsites at Sweetwater Summit Campground. The project includes an expansion of the photo voltaic carports at the adjacent community room. The new solar installation is expected to completely offset the expanded electrical uses, making the new 17 campsites Zero Net Energy. Construction has been completed and is open for public use.

Aquatic Playground Rules and Regulations:

• Wristbands are $3 per child, or free for campers.
  
• Wristbands are required at all times. 
• No lifeguard is on duty.
• Children under 14 years of age must supervised by an adult.
• No running is allowed on the splash pad or in the playground area.
• All children not potty-trained MUST wear swim diapers or plastic diaper covers when in the splash pad.
• No alcohol, glass, smoking, rubber chips, sand, skateboarding, scooters, bikes, or throwing trash in the splash pad.
• No pets allowed in the splash pad or water areas.
• Street shoes are not allowed in the Splash Park. Sandals, flip-flops, or appropriate deck wear is recommended.
• Do not sit on the groundwater geysers or drains.
• No water balloons are allowed.
• NOTE: This playground is closed for maintenance on the first Wednesday of every month. It may also be closed at any time to meet DEH chemical level requirements.

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